Music Technology and Alternate Controllers for Clients with Complex Needs

Ward, Asha; Davis, Tom; Bevan, Ann

doi:10.1093/mtp/miz006

Cited by 12 publications

(13 citation statements)

References 42 publications

Supporting

Mentioning

Contrasting

Order By: Relevance

“…studies have acknowledged the relevance of music technology to increase the availability and accessibility of music-based therapy for patients with neurological disorders in different settings, including hospitals, communities, and home environment [57][58][59][60]. For example, the use of programmable devices can help patients to exercise independently in addition to scheduled caregiver-guided sessions, thus increasing treatment intensity [58].…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Development and evaluation of a novel music-based therapeutic device for upper extremity movement training: A pre-clinical, single-arm trial

et al. 2020

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Restoration of upper limb motor function and patient functional independence are crucial treatment targets in neurological rehabilitation. Growing evidence indicates that music-based intervention is a promising therapeutic approach for the restoration of upper extremity functional abilities in neurologic conditions such as cerebral palsy, stroke, and Parkinson’s Disease. In this context, music technology may be particularly useful to increase the availability and accessibility of music-based therapy and assist therapists in the implementation and assessment of targeted therapeutic goals. In the present study, we conducted a pre-clinical, single-arm trial to evaluate a novel music-based therapeutic device (SONATA) for upper limb extremity movement training. The device consists of a graphical user interface generated by a single-board computer displayed on a 32” touchscreen with built-in speakers controlled wirelessly by a computer tablet. The system includes two operational modes that allow users to play musical melodies on a virtual keyboard or draw figures/shapes whereby every action input results in controllable sensory feedback. Four motor tasks involving hand/finger movement were performed with 21 healthy individuals (13 males, aged 26.4 ± 3.5 years) to evaluate the device’s operational modes and main features. The results of the functional tests suggest that the device is a reliable system to present pre-defined sequences of audiovisual stimuli and shapes and to record response and movement data. This preliminary study also suggests that the device is feasible and adequate for use with healthy individuals. These findings open new avenues for future clinical research to further investigate the feasibility and usability of the SONATA as a tool for upper extremity motor function training in neurological rehabilitation. Directions for future clinical research are discussed.

show abstract

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Development and evaluation of a novel music-based therapeutic device for upper extremity movement training: A pre-clinical, single-arm trial

et al. 2020

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

show abstract

“…Inclusivity and accessibility in the field of music and media arts Accessibility has become an increasingly important topic for musicians, performers, and organizations. Besides the fact that many music venues now have accessibility features like ramps, elevators, and accessible restrooms to ensure that everyone can participate in music performances, many musicians now use assistive technology in their performances; examples include motion-sensing devices (Camara Machado et al, 2017), adaptive interfaces (Browne, 2016), and alternative controllers (Ward et al, 2019) to be able to perform despite their condition. The roots of this tradition can be traced back to classical music.…”

Section: Debates On Technology Sustainabilitymentioning

confidence: 99%

“Below 58 BPM,” involving real-time monitoring and self-medication practices in music performance through IoT technology

Merendino,

Rodà,

Masu

2024

Front. Comput. Sci.

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

The project presented in this paper illustrates the design process for the development of an IoT system that monitors a specific bio-metric parameter (heart rate) in real time and provides feedback for an opera singer, as well as adding effects that manipulate the sounds emitted by the body during a self-healing practice. This allows the singer to rest and alternate opera singing techniques (which is very demanding) with other less demanding singing techniques and even a self-healing session in case of necessity during a performance. The case study presented in this paper has been developed with and for Eleonora Amianto, an opera singer who suffered from a carotid aneurysm. We performed an idiographic design process, closely collaborating with Eleonora, and developed a wearable IoT that suited her health and artistic needs. In the design of the system, we explore the intersection between self-healthcare and performative arts, focusing on the use of an Internet of Musical Things (IoMusT) system to implement medical prevention and treatment practices in an art performance. The system is developed using open-source tools, allowing for easy replication and improvement, as well as reducing risks of obsolescence and costs of updating. We complement a formal evaluation session with field notes collected during the design phase. We could observe a positive effect of the system on Eleonora's practice and its potential applications within different performative scenarios.

show abstract

“…A discussion of accessibility challenges that people with disabilities face when making music in groups was presented in work by Steinmeier et al (2022), together with design suggestions. 18 design considerations for DMIs used in SEN settings were proposed by Ward et al (2017) and a set of design considerations based on interviews with SEN teachers in Germany was recently published by Förster (2022). Access barriers in SEN settings have also been discussed (Davis et al, 2019).…”

Section: Related Workmentioning

confidence: 99%

Collaborative music-making: special educational needs school assistants as facilitators in performances with accessible digital musical instruments

Lindetorp

Svahn

Hölling

et al. 2023

Front. Comput. Sci.

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

The field of research dedicated to Accessible Digital Musical Instruments (ADMIs) is growing and there is an increased interest in promoting diversity and inclusion in music-making. We have designed a novel system built into previously tested ADMIs that aims at involving assistants, students with Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities (PMLD), and a professional musician in playing music together. In this study the system is evaluated in a workshop setting using quantitative as well as qualitative methods. One of the main findings was that the sounds from the ADMIs added to the musical context without making errors that impacted the music negatively even when the assistants mentioned experiencing a split between attending to different tasks, and a feeling of insecurity toward their musical contribution. We discuss the results in terms of how we perceive them as drivers or barriers toward reaching our overarching goal of organizing a joint concert that brings together students from the SEN school with students from a music school with a specific focus on traditional orchestral instruments. Our study highlights how a system of networked and synchronized ADMIs could be conceptualized to include assistants more actively in collaborative music-making, as well as design considerations that support them as facilitators.

show abstract

Music Technology and Alternate Controllers for Clients with Complex Needs

Cited by 12 publications

References 42 publications

Development and evaluation of a novel music-based therapeutic device for upper extremity movement training: A pre-clinical, single-arm trial

Development and evaluation of a novel music-based therapeutic device for upper extremity movement training: A pre-clinical, single-arm trial

“Below 58 BPM,” involving real-time monitoring and self-medication practices in music performance through IoT technology

Collaborative music-making: special educational needs school assistants as facilitators in performances with accessible digital musical instruments

Contact Info

Product

Resources

About