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Combining EEG, MIDI, and motion capture techniques for investigating musical performance

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posted on 2023-07-26, 15:11 authored by Clemens Maidhof, Torsten Kästner, Tommi Makkonen
This article describes a setup for the simultaneous recording of electrophysiological data (EEG), musical data (MIDI), and three-dimensional movement data. Previously, each of these three different kinds of measurements, conducted sequentially, has been proven to provide important information about different aspects of music performance as an example of a demanding multisensory motor skill. With the method described here, it is possible to record brain-related activity and movement data simultaneously, with accurate timing resolution and at relatively low costs. EEG and MIDI data were synchronized with a modified version of the FTAP software, sending synchronization signals to the EEG recording device simultaneously with keypress events. Similarly, a motion capture system sent synchronization signals simultaneously with each recorded frame. The setup can be used for studies investigating cognitive and motor processes during music performance and music-like tasks—for example, in the domains of motor control, learning, music therapy, or musical emotions. Thus, this setup offers a promising possibility of a more behaviorally driven analysis of brain activity.

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Refereed

  • Yes

Volume

46

Issue number

1

Page range

185-195

Publication title

Behavior Research Methods

ISSN

1554-3528

Publisher

Springer

Language

  • other

Legacy posted date

2020-11-26

Legacy Faculty/School/Department

ARCHIVED Faculty of Arts, Law & Social Sciences (until September 2018)

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