Breathing is vital for human life, hence also for music performance and perception. But what is breathing, what does it mean for music, and how can we measure it? These are questions we address in this second volume of our new research edutainment concept MusicLab.
Recent technological developments allow for non-invasive and portable solutions to collect breathing data, making it easier to quickly and efficiently see and use information from our bodies. We invite everyone to learn more about such sensing, and will test out the sensors in a musical setting in the evening.
Programme
| Time | Content | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 13:00 | Workshop on the FLOW sensor | Informatics library |
| 14:00 | Coffee break | Informatics library |
| 14:15 | Hands-on with FLOW | Informatics library |
| 16:00 | Dinner for workshop participants | Canteen |
| 19:00 | Intellectual warm-up | Escape |
| 20:00 | Concert | Escape |
| 21:00 | Data jockeying | Escape |
Workshop: FLOW breathing sensor
The workshop will focus on the new breathing sensor FLOW, made by the Norwegian company Sweetzpot. This is wearable breathing monitor that gives you the complete picture of your breathing activity, pattern, and rate.
Participants will be introduced to FLOW by research scientist Sagar Sen, and led through the basics of breathing data collection. Next, they try FLOW through practical exercises. Eventually, participants combine hardware and software to generate breathing patterns and visualizations. At the end of the workshop, participants will be able to keep their own breathing prints and visuals.
Who can attend?
The workshop is open to anyone passionate about sound, music, physical activities, and technology. Musical and academic background does not matter as long as you are ready to get in touch with new technologies and explore the possibilities of understanding more about how you breathe.
What to bring?
Bring a laptop and/or a smartphone.
How does it work?