Another academic article I found is titled: “Music Everywhere-Augmented Reality Piano Improvisation Learning System”. In this article, the author discusses the design and usage of an AR piano tool that combines the Microsoft Hololense and a MIDI Bluetooth-enabled electric piano. The system displays a type of mirror resembling a keyboard, fitted to the environment the user is in, and opens up new possibilities of instrument learning. An entire curriculum is dedicated to teaching different genres of music such as blues, rock, jazz, and classical music. Users engaging with a piano have interactive lessons, can watch virtual hand lessons, see and hear demonstrations, and even play their own solos. The tool was designed to be fun and effective in teaching musical concepts.
This contributes to my project by having the connection of using music in an AR setting. In addition to having music be the primary focus, the article touches on music being an effective tool in teaching music, as well as showcasing users enjoying their experience when listening to music in an AR setting. This would help foster the idea that music in an AR/VR setting can be enjoyable and even beneficial for people who might want to study music.
What I am thinking about are the details of how my AR/VR album will look. In addition, I have nailed down that there will be a physical copy of the album for people to use with their mobile devices.
Das, S., Glickman, S., Hsiao, F. Y., & Lee, B. (2017). Music Everywhere–Augmented reality piano improvisation learning system. In Proceedings of the International Conference on New Interfaces for Musical Expression (NIME). Aalborg University Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark (pp. 511-512).