TY - JOUR
T1 - The 3D-Printed Cornett: Reflections on a Decade of Experimentation and Performance
AU - Savan, Jamie
PY - 2025/5/25
Y1 - 2025/5/25
N2 - Reflecting on some of the pioneering research that led to the first 3D-printed cornetts (2012–14), this paper describes various ways in which 3D-printed cornetts have since informed our understanding of historical performance practices, before discussing their subsequent use in the author's own professional practice. The latest iterations of the modular 3D-printed cornett at the center of this study demonstrate some opportunities afforded by the technology for innovation in contemporary instrument design, including a version with integrated piezo pickup for performance with live electronics. Finally, the author offers some thoughts on possible future directions for the research, with some consideration of environmental impacts and potential mitigations.
AB - Reflecting on some of the pioneering research that led to the first 3D-printed cornetts (2012–14), this paper describes various ways in which 3D-printed cornetts have since informed our understanding of historical performance practices, before discussing their subsequent use in the author's own professional practice. The latest iterations of the modular 3D-printed cornett at the center of this study demonstrate some opportunities afforded by the technology for innovation in contemporary instrument design, including a version with integrated piezo pickup for performance with live electronics. Finally, the author offers some thoughts on possible future directions for the research, with some consideration of environmental impacts and potential mitigations.
UR - https://www.open-access.bcu.ac.uk/16416/
U2 - 10.1177/20592043251345256
DO - 10.1177/20592043251345256
M3 - Article
SN - 2059-2034
VL - 8
JO - Music & Science
JF - Music & Science
ER -