Accessible guitar playing
Exploring participatory design of digital musical instruments in a special educational needs school
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 21642971 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Andreas Förster (0000-0002-9799-1749, Technische Universität Berlin, corresponding author), Norbert Schnell (0009-0008-3172-1923, Furtwangen University) |
| Year | 2025 |
| Volume | 196 |
| Pages | 103435 |
| Publication date | 2025-02-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | International Journal of Human-Computer Studies (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1071-5819 • E-ISSN: 1095-9300 |
| Publisher | Elsevier BV (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.1016/j.ijhcs.2024.103435 |
| OpenAlex | W4405395550 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 2 |
| References cited | 17 |
We present the design and evaluation of several digital musical instruments (DMIs) inspired by practices of guitar playing using open-source technology. The DMIs were designed using a participatory design process involving four children who expressed an interest in playing the guitar, and two music teachers at a German special educational needs (SEN) school. The instruments were integrated into various educational activities and evaluated through observations and qualitative interviews with the music teachers. One of the primary contributions of our study, in addition to the instruments themselves, is an understanding of the intricate and hitherto unexplored domain of designing in SEN schools. Our findings indicate that the DMIs facilitate motivating access to music making and contribute to the development of musical and non-musical competencies. Furthermore, we discovered that adequate educational activities and emotional support are equally crucial factors for the successful implementation of DMIs in the SEN school context. • Participatory design with children and teachers shaped guitar-inspired DMIs. • We observed the development of both musical and non-musical competencies. • Educational activities and support are crucial for DMI use in SEN schools. • Differing DMI perceptions highlight need for multiple stakeholder involvement
Acoustics · Art · Citizen journalism · Guitar · Human–computer interaction · Multimedia · Musical · Musical instrument · Participatory design · Sociology · Visual arts · World Wide Web · Assistive Technology in Communication and Mobility · Computer Science · Engineering · Interactive and Immersive Displays · Psychology · Tactile and Sensory Interactions
| Unique citing works | 2 |
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| Citations per year | 2 |
| Citation span | 2025 - 2026 (2) |
| Citation velocity | current |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 2 |