DrumGenius: bridging learning-gap with interactive musical instruments

Authors:
Ye Tao;Guanyun Wang;Yujie Hong;Qi Wang;Cheng Yao;Fangtian Ying
Affiliations:
Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China;Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China;Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China;Eindhoven University of Technology, Eindhoven, Netherlands;Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China;Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
Venue:
Proceedings of the companion publication of the 17th ACM conference on Computer supported cooperative work & social computing
Year:
2014

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Abstract

When independent learning is conducted in musical instruments learning, the learning process can be easily interrupted due to expectation gap between children and parents. Traditional acoustic musical instruments are challenging for young children because they require high levels of coordination and precision. We found that children learnt rhythm and cadence through physical activity in the early music learning by instinct. DrumGenius, as a new controller for interactive musical games, was designed to combine exploration and play by providing real-time dynamic feedback depending on children's movements in the learning process. The study aims to bridge the gap by a dynamic learning pattern in initial learning stage with respect to the existing static way.