The KANUD
About
The KANUD is a digital musical instrument and application. It is a hybrid device, based on two stringed Arabic instruments, the kanun and the oud. The KANUD’s application enables users to select one music scale out of eight possibilities and to record their performance along with music visualizations. Based on the principles and aesthetics of Arabic music theories, The KANUD offers novel and creative pathways to music creation.
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Nesma Khodler
Virginia Commonwealth University Qatar
Nesma is a researcher and multidisciplinary designer. Her work investigates the behaviors and functions to interrogate the relation between music, art, design and engineering. Nesma's concept implies the merge between digital technology and traditional craft which yet remain contemporary and simple designs. Nesma's latest product. The KANUD are done by herself from inception to 3D modeling, machine programming, assembly, and hand finishing. She collaborated with musicians and programmers in order to complete her new music instrument. She received her BFA in Graphic and Visual communication at the University of Fine Arts in Alexandria and received her MFA in Design Studies at Virginia Commonwealth University in Qatar, 2016. She exhibited in Egypt, UAE and Qatar where she is also teaches in community education at Virginia commonwealth university.
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