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Metasonic Resonators

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Course description

LUNASON's Metasonic Resonators offer a unique approach to resonance, sound projection, and spatial perception. The course focuses on the resonators developed by LUNASON and the question of how acoustic vibrations can be transferred to materials, amplified, and projected into space. Participants will become familiar with different Metasonic Resonators and learn how shape, material, surface, and construction influence their sonic behavior. It will become clear that a resonator doesn't simply amplify sound, but rather becomes an integral part of the musical composition itself. Each shape reacts differently, develops its own resonances, and alters the way sound propagates in space. Using practical examples, various resonance principles will be explored and experienced firsthand. Participants will listen, compare, and experiment with different resonators, sound sources, and excitation methods. This will lead to new perspectives on timbre, dynamics, spatial effect, and musical presence. Another focus will be on the interplay between the sound source and the resonator. Participants will learn how targeted sound projection can alter musical structures and what possibilities this opens up for composition, performance, installation, and sound art. The course combines acoustic fundamentals with practical sound research and artistic experimentation. The Metasonic Resonators are understood not only as technical systems, but also as independent musical instruments and sound bodies that enable new forms of listening and creation.

Course objectives

• Learn the fundamentals of resonance and sound projection Explore LUNASON's Metasonic Resonators and their diverse properties Understand how material, shape, and construction influence resonance behavior Experience the interplay between sound source and resonator through hands-on practice Experience different forms of sound projection and spatial perception Gain hands-on experience with resonance, timbre, and dynamics Explore Metasonic Resonators as independent musical sound bodies Gain new inspiration for composition, performance, installation, and sound art

Target groups

• Music school teachers • Teachers of all school levels • Special education teachers • Musicians • Artists and cultural professionals • Students

Contents

• Introduction to the world of LUNASON • Fundamentals of resonance and sound projection • Presentation of Metasonic Resonators • Materials, shapes, and acoustic properties • Interaction of sound source and resonator • Practical experiments with different resonators • Spatial listening and sound projection • Artistic application in composition, performance, and installation • Joint conclusion and exchange

Applications

• In-service training • Teacher training days • Artistic training • Project weeks • Inclusion projects • Cultural and creative days

Educational benefits

This course supports educational institutions in creating creative learning spaces, fostering perceptual skills, exploring new forms of musical expression, developing interdisciplinary approaches to music, strengthening group dynamics through collaborative music-making, and gaining innovative inspiration for their teaching. • Relation to Curriculum 21/27 • Interdisciplinary skills • Contribution to school development

Course instructor

Domenico Melchiorre is a musician, composer, instrument developer, and founder of LUNASON. As principal timpanist of the Basel Symphony Orchestra, he combines his international concert career with many years of research and development in the field of new instruments and soundscapes. For over ten years, he has been developing LUNASON's unique instrumentarium and the sonic language of Metasonic Sound. His instruments are used worldwide by musicians, ensembles, universities, festivals, and in film, theater, and concert productions. As a composer and instructor, he provides practical insights into the creation of new sounds, instruments, and artistic processes, inviting participants to discover, experience, and shape sound in new ways. The courses are led by Domenico Melchiorre or qualified specialists from the LUNASON team.

Course formats

• One-day course (1 day) • Intensive course (2 days) • Customized formats available upon request

Venue

LUNASON GmbH Vereinshausstr. 18 4133 Pratteln info@lunason.com

Group size

Minimum 3 people Maximum 10 people

Requirements

The requirements depend on the respective target group and are adapted to the qualifications.

Course fees

Half-day course (3 hours)

500.-

Full-day course (2 x 3 hours)

Intensive course (4 x 3 hours)

1000.-

2000.-

Cost contributions: Materials, preparation, follow-up, etc. will be offered according to the effort involved.

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