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Current State and Future Directions of Technologies for Music Instrument Pedagogy
Alberto Acquilino1, Gary Scavone1
1Computational Acoustic Modeling Laboratory, Center for Interdisciplinary Research in Music Media and Technology, Schulich School of Music, McGill University, Montreal, QC, Canada.
Frontiers in Psychology
|April 8, 2022
Summary
Modern music education technology offers limited practice support. This study surveys available software, finding most lacks real-time feedback and advanced skill analysis, highlighting potential for improved assistive technologies.
Area of Science:
- Music Pedagogy
- Educational Technology
- Audio Signal Processing
Background:
- Technological advancements have spurred music instrument pedagogy tools.
- Mobile devices have increased the availability of music educational technology (edTech).
- Existing edTech often has limited functionality for technical skill development.
Purpose of the Study:
- To survey current music edTech software.
- To analyze methods of use, technical skills addressed, commonalities, and limitations.
- To identify opportunities for future assistive technologies in music practice.
Main Methods:
- Literature review and survey of available music edTech software.
- Analysis of software features, target skills, and user feedback.
- Identification of trends and limitations in current music practice tools.
Main Results:
- Most music edTech relies on basic tools like metronomes and tuners.
- Few systems offer real-time performance analysis for note, intonation, or rhythm accuracy.
- Significant potential exists for edTech to monitor instrument-specific skills like dynamics and attack clarity.
Conclusions:
- Current music edTech software is underdeveloped for comprehensive technical skill assessment.
- There is a need for advanced assistive technologies to support music students' practice.
- Future developments should focus on instrument-specific skills and real-time feedback to enhance music learning.
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