Follow the Tactile Metronome: Vibrotactile Stimulation for Tempo Synchronization in Music Performance
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In this paper we present a pilot study evaluating the effectiveness of a tactile metronome for music performance and training. Four guitar players were asked to synchronize to a metronome click-track delivered either aurally or via a vibrotactile stimulus. We recorded their performance at different tempi (60 and 120 BPM) and compared the results across modalities. Our results indicate that a tactile metronome can reliably cue participants to follow the target tempo. Such a device could hence be used in musical practice and performances as a reliable alternative to traditional auditory click-tracks, generally considered annoying and distracting by performers.
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