Biblioteca de la Guitarra y Cuerda Pulsada

This research project describes the research and building of an ergonomically designed electric guitar that extends the capabilities for composition and performance on guitar by integrating sensors in to the construction of the instrument. The Mistry‐hyper‐guitar integrates and extends traditional playing techniques. The instrument controls physically modelled sounds, triggers samplers and creates controller messages for sound and effects manipulation utilising sensor technology ergonomically positioned around the guitar body. The shape of the body is designed to encourage good posture and correct positioning of both the left and right hands in order to promote comfort and ease of playing both the strings and sensors during performance.   I will examine and describe the development of the instrument and  the techniques required to play the instrument. The creative portfolio will comprise a 25‐minute composition created to demonstrate the capabilities of the instrument.

The Mistry‐Hyper Guitar