Abstract: In this essay, a system developed to generate visual meaning for live performed music is described. Specifically, this system is calibrated to respond to North Indian classical and folk drumming tradition, using custom designed digital musical interfaces, such as the Electronic Tabla and Electronic Dholak. A drum, when struck, does not generate its sound … Continue reading A System for Generating Real-Time Visual Meaning for Live Indian Drumming – Philip Davidson, Ajay Kapur, Perry Cook