Another scholarly article I have read is “Performing Music in Virtual/Augmented Space” By Mehrnaz Alirezaie & Joel Mendoza. In this article, they are pushing the boundaries of intersection between music and the Virtual/Augmented reality world. They show this by introducing three virtual reality and three augmented reality instruments and evaluating each instrument through different categories such as functionality and efficiency. In addition, researchers are also looking at the possibility of improving ways of musical expression in the near future using Augmented and virtual reality-based instruments. The instruments being used during this article are the Virtual Xylophone, Virtual Air Guitar, and the Virtual synthesizer. The augmented instruments used are an Augmented DJ Booth, an Augmented Groove, and an Augmented music table for the creation of music.
This contributes to my project in a little way because it relates to the usage of music in a virtual and augmented reality setting. The way this article differs from my project is the fact this article focuses more on instruments being played while my project leans more toward songs as a collective being played. While my project does differ, this article did help clarify people’s initial reactions to music in a different setting and showcased how music in a Virtual or Augmented reality could be beneficial to learning.
This week, I have sent out emails and have been asking professors in person to be on my committee and a member for my project. I have a meeting with two professors next week to discuss my project in more detail. Another professor has already agreed to be on my committee while another has agreed to be a member.
Alirezaie, M., & Mendoza, J. (2005). Performing Music in Virtual/Augmented Space.