Learning an Orchestra Conductor´s Technique Using a Wearable Sensor Platform

Our study focuses on finding new input devices for a system allowing users with any skill to configure and conduct a virtual orchestra in real-time. As a first step, we conducted a user study to learn more about the interaction between a conductor´s gestures and the orchestra ´s reaction. During an orchestra rehearsal session, we observed a conductor´s timing and gestures using the eWatch, a wrist-worn wearable computer and sensor platform. The gestures are analyzed and compared to the music of the orchestra.