AFRICAN MUSIC AND INSTRUMENTAL TECHNOLOGY

Description

The book, African Music and Instrumental Technology is a comprehensive exploration of the dynamic relationship between traditional African musical practices and the ever- evolving landscape of instrumental technology. This is a seminal work that delves in to the rich tapestry of African music and technology.

It examines the adaptation of African Music to modern technological advancements and innovations. Allusions made by this book on festivals and instruments made it a complementary volume for the Nigerian Festivals and Traditional Instruments by the same author.

Although some folksongs are reflected in this book but readers with further yearnings and hanker for deeper knowledge of Nigerian folksongs are encouraged to access deeper illustrative references and condensed repertoire on Nigerian folksongs in the book, History of Nigerian Folksongs. This is available on https://selar.co/18131g.

The book contains the process of fabrication and tuning of such traditional instruments like, Kuntigi, Hourglass, Oja flute, Bamboo flute, Udupotdrum etc. African Music and Instrumental Technology canvasses for the technological inclusion of the sounds of the traditional instruments in both the digital media/materials and synthesizers for studio recording.

The book contains traditional culture, costumes and marriage of some tribes in Nigeria. General and Musical Instruments of Royalty In South-West Nigeria and other parts were displayed too. Among others, Computer Music Writing, Recording and Production, Music Notation and its Composite Functions, Music Recording and its Composite Functions like Sound Forge, Cubase, Pro Tools, Ableton Live, Fl Studio etc