The Accessible Music Project (AMPs)

Using open source assitive music technology for fun or therapeutic use.


Finger tip sounds	Palm chords	Drumming Fingers	Foot notes

Some novel ways to participate in music, where standard instruments could be a barrier.


Plug into a base station to trigger chords, tones or percussion.		Talking Whiteboard	Dedicated MP3 player

The advantages and examples of using open source and readily available technology can be seen on this sight. e.g.

Accessibility
The dexterity required for keyboards and strings can be side stepped with the use of arcade games, alarm systems and smart phone devices supported by open source (free) technology.

Low Cost
Open source technology supports the global exchange of ideas. My "Accessible Music Project" aims to help in the take up of assisted music technology.

Ease of use for the therapist and pupils
The aim is to support music therapist, their students or services users and support carer involvement i.e. to engage in music at any time for fun or therapy. That is not just an hour a week at a day centre ,but every day with carer support.

Objectivity
The AMP's devices can do data logging with potential to support research and funding applications with demonstrable outcomes.

With 21st centaury technology, a wall can sing, a table becomes an electric guitar, a floor is a drum kit. It's variety that helps engagement.

A talking table. Pictures, sound clips and background can be swapped around for any purpose (Uses capacitive sensing)..

See also: Projects.

"Polyphonic Plank", a proof of concept, contact-less keyboard: Multi voice, multiple keys (C, D, G, F major) and octave shifting.. A good demonstration of linking mathematics with ,music generation via MIDI.

The Tone Circle, a musical concept demonstration.