2 papers
cs.SD2024
Analyzing Pitch Content in Traditional Ghanaian Seperewa Songs
Kelvin L Walls, Iran R Roman, Kelsey Van Ert +2
This study examines the pitch content in traditional Ghanaian seperewa (Akan harp-lute) songs, utilizing a unique dataset from field recordings of the mid-twentieth century. We sel…
cs.SD2023
Total variation in popular rap vocals from 2009-2023: extension of the analysis by Georgieva, Ripolles & McFee
Kelvin L Walls, Iran R Roman, Bea Steers +1
Pitch variability in rap vocals is overlooked in favor of the genre's uniquely dynamic rhythmic properties. We present an analysis of fundamental frequency (F0) variation in rap vo…