Abstract
When individuals with visual impairments endeavor to study a new piece of music,they confront several challenges. Traditional methods involve relying on residual vision,
reading braille music (which restricts simultaneous playing), or auditory feedback (limited by the musician’s absolute pitch). A promising alternative lies in combining tactile
information with audio cues. In this thesis, we outline the development of a physical
vibrotactile wearable prototype, focusing on informing musicians about the notes they
should play through tactile feedback for woodwind instruments, specifically focusing
on Ocarinas. In a user study, we investigate how accurate musicians with and without
visual impairment of varying musical backgrounds can distinguish the given vibrotactile
feedback and whether it could be a substitute for reading or hearing music.
| Date of Award | 2024 |
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| Original language | English (American) |
| Supervisor | Kathrin Probst (Supervisor) |