A Wearable Haptic Interface for Breath Guidance in Vocal Training

Yinmiao Li, Ziyue Piao, and Gus Xia

Proceedings of the International Conference on New Interfaces for Musical Expression

Abstract:

Various studies have shown that haptic interfaces could enhance the learning efficiency in music learning, but most existing studies focus on training motor skills of instrument playing such as finger motions. In this paper, we present a wearable haptic device to guide diaphragmatic breathing, which can be used in vocal training as well as the learning of wind instruments. The device is a wearable strap vest, consisting of a spinal exoskeleton on the back for inhalation and an elastic belt around the waist for exhalation. We first conducted case studies to assess how convenient and comfortable to wear the device, and then evaluate its effectiveness in guiding rhythm and breath. Results show users' acceptance of the haptic interface and the potential of haptic guidance in vocal training.

Citation:

Yinmiao Li, Ziyue Piao, and Gus Xia. 2021. A Wearable Haptic Interface for Breath Guidance in Vocal Training. Proceedings of the International Conference on New Interfaces for Musical Expression. DOI: 10.21428/92fbeb44.6d342615

BibTeX Entry:

  @inproceedings{NIME21_19,
 abstract = {Various studies have shown that haptic interfaces could enhance the learning efficiency in music learning, but most existing studies focus on training motor skills of instrument playing such as finger motions. In this paper, we present a wearable haptic device to guide diaphragmatic breathing, which can be used in vocal training as well as the learning of wind instruments. The device is a wearable strap vest, consisting of a spinal exoskeleton on the back for inhalation and an elastic belt around the waist for exhalation. We first conducted case studies to assess how convenient and comfortable to wear the device, and then evaluate its effectiveness in guiding rhythm and breath. Results show users' acceptance of the haptic interface and the potential of haptic guidance in vocal training.},
 address = {Shanghai, China},
 articleno = {19},
 author = {Li, Yinmiao and Piao, Ziyue and Xia, Gus},
 booktitle = {Proceedings of the International Conference on New Interfaces for Musical Expression},
 doi = {10.21428/92fbeb44.6d342615},
 issn = {2220-4806},
 month = {June},
 presentation-video = {https://youtu.be/-t-u0V-27ng},
 title = {A Wearable Haptic Interface for Breath Guidance in Vocal Training},
 url = {https://nime.pubpub.org/pub/cgi7t0ta},
 year = {2021}
}