Learning an Orchestra Conductor's Technique Using a Wearable Sensor Platform
Dominik Schmidt, Asim Smailagic, Roger B. Dannenberg, Daniel P. Siewiorek, Bernd Bugge · 2007
Our study focuses on finding new input devices for a system allowing users with any skill to configure and conduct a virtual orchestra in real-time. As a first step, we conducted a user study to learn more about the interaction between a conductor's gestures and the orchestra 's reaction. During an orchestra rehearsal session, we observed a conductor's timing and gestures using the eWatch, a wrist-worn wearable computer and sensor platform. The gestures are analyzed and compared to the music of the orchestra.