Asanka Compositional Model: An Aid to Computer Assisted Guitar-Band Highlife Music Composition with “Battery 4” Virtual Studio Technology Instrument
Publication Date: 27/03/2021
Author(s): Emmanuel Obed Acquah, Stephen Nyanteh Ayesu.
Volume/Issue: Volume 1 , Issue 1 (2021)
Abstract:
The paper aimed at developing a music compositional model, Asanka, for guitar-band highlife composition with BATTERY 4 VSTi whereby traditional sound elements in guitar-band highlife are retained.. In establishing the model, concept of African Guitarism, creative ethnomusicology theory and the model of creative thinking were reviewed. Guitar-band highlife music creation with asanka model through MIDI configuration will assist composers avoid overreliance of foreign sound libraries and rather, feature traditional musical elements in their computer-assisted highlife compositions. The use of the model recommends simulation of Ghanaian traditional sound patterns in BATTERY 4 VSTi from its natural setting for guitar-band music creations.
Keywords:
Asanka, BATTERY 4 VSTi, Highlife, Guitar-band, Compositional model
