Virtuosity in Computational Performance

This is a research summary of Virtuosity in Computational Performance, addressing the question: How can a computer, as judged by a human audience, demonstrate virtuosity in computational performances with a physical model of a bass guitar? The proposed plan for this research is to develop a computational performance system which uses case-based reasoning and reflection to produce virtuosic performances with a physical model of an electric bass guitar. Three supporting studies are planned to investigate bass playing, collect performance data and perceptions of virtuosity.