Category Archives: Science

A Few Things I’ve Learned About Livestreaming

Posted on August 7, 2020 by dantepfer

“Thanks” to the pandemic, I’ve spent much more time figuring out how to deal with video and live streaming than I ever thought I would. It’s turned out to be a surprisingly rewarding experience. In no particular order, here are … Continue reading →

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TriadSculpture for sale

Posted on May 1, 2020 by dantepfer

At long last, I’m now offering my triad sculptures — the ones that I created while developing my Natural Machines project — for sale. Here’s the Major Triad (ratios 4:5:6) in natural sandstone: And here’s the Minor Triad, ratios 10:12:15 … Continue reading →

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The TRAPPIST-1 System: Listening to Planetary Orbits

Posted on May 23, 2017 by dantepfer

(Cross-posted from WBGO.org. Thanks to Nate Chinen for inviting me to write this.) With most things, I’ve found, what’s most interesting isn’t the thing in itself, but rather how it relates to other things. In other words, everything is relative, … Continue reading →

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Rhythm / Pitch Duality: hear rhythm become pitch before your ears

Posted on December 13, 2012 by dantepfer

I just got home from a five-week tour in Europe and finally have some time to do what I call research. The way I see it, being a touring musician is a bit like being a scientist: you spend a … Continue reading →

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