Abstract
This paper outlines the design and development process of
the
'DIYSE Music Creation Tool' concept, by presenting key
questions, the used methodology, the music instrument
prototype development process and user research
activities. The
aim of this research is to study how music therapists (or
instructors) can utilize novel technologies and study new
performing opportunities in the music therapy context,
with
people who have intellectual learning disabilities.
The research applies an action research approach to
develop
new music technologies by co-designing with the music
therapists, in order to develop in situ and improve the
adoption
of novel technologies. The proof-of-concept software
utilizes
Guitar Hero guitar controllers, and the software allows
the
music therapist to personalize interaction mappings
between the
physical and digital instrument components. By means of
the
guitars, the users are able to participate in various
musical
activities; they are able to play prepared musical
compositions
without extensive training, play together and perform for
others. User research studies included the evaluation of
the tool
and research for performance opportunities
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Proceedings of the International Conference on New Interfaces for Musical Expression, NIME 2011 |
| Place of Publication | Oslo |
| Pages | 429-432 |
| Number of pages | 4 |
| Edition | June |
| Publication status | Published - 2011 |
| MoE publication type | A4 Article in a conference publication |
| Event | International Conference on New Interfaces for Musical Expression, NIME 2011 - Oslo, Norway Duration: 30 May 2011 → 1 Jun 2011 |
Conference
| Conference | International Conference on New Interfaces for Musical Expression, NIME 2011 |
|---|---|
| Abbreviated title | NIME 2011 |
| Country/Territory | Norway |
| City | Oslo |
| Period | 30/05/11 → 1/06/11 |
Keywords
- Music interfaces
- music therapy
- modifiable interfaces
- design tools
- Human.Technology Interaction (HTI)
- User-Centered Design (UCD)
- Design for All (DfA)
- prototyping
- performance