{"id":1,"date":"2025-01-17T22:28:38","date_gmt":"2025-01-17T22:28:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/projects.etc.cmu.edu\/stringers\/?p=1"},"modified":"2025-02-14T21:49:47","modified_gmt":"2025-02-14T21:49:47","slug":"hello-world","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/projects.etc.cmu.edu\/stringers\/hello-world\/","title":{"rendered":"Week 1"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-contrast-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-7d4e143acf2ca93552c83713b38c2d68 has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide is-content-justification-space-between is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-3 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-2 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"is-default-size wp-block-site-logo\"><a href=\"https:\/\/projects.etc.cmu.edu\/stringers\/\" class=\"custom-logo-link\" rel=\"home\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2389\" height=\"994\" src=\"https:\/\/projects.etc.cmu.edu\/stringers\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Screenshot-2025-02-14-163003.png\" class=\"custom-logo\" alt=\"STRINGERS\" srcset=\"https:\/\/projects.etc.cmu.edu\/stringers\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Screenshot-2025-02-14-163003.png 2389w, https:\/\/projects.etc.cmu.edu\/stringers\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Screenshot-2025-02-14-163003-300x125.png 300w, https:\/\/projects.etc.cmu.edu\/stringers\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Screenshot-2025-02-14-163003-1024x426.png 1024w, https:\/\/projects.etc.cmu.edu\/stringers\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Screenshot-2025-02-14-163003-768x320.png 768w, https:\/\/projects.etc.cmu.edu\/stringers\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Screenshot-2025-02-14-163003-1536x639.png 1536w, https:\/\/projects.etc.cmu.edu\/stringers\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Screenshot-2025-02-14-163003-2048x852.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2389px) 100vw, 2389px\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-1 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\"><h1 class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-d6202aa7d337f2ce08aedc8ed261a84e wp-block-site-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/projects.etc.cmu.edu\/stringers\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"home\">STRINGERS<\/a><\/h1>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-site-tagline has-small-font-size\"> &#8211; 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This helps create purpose-driven solutions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Prepare for the Client Meeting, <\/strong>Clarify goals, expectations, and priorities to align on the design vision, have a question list.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Deeping knowing the design content, if necessary find a Ukulele expert to interview.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Explore how musical instruments can be integrated into games\u2014either as tools for teaching or as game elements.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Kick-off Task\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Research music games for inspiration.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Study teaching methods for ukuleles, <strong>pedagogies<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Storyboards to map out possible user experience.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Insights from Client Meeting:<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Research Question: <\/strong>How do humans acquire, adapt, and retain motor skills?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Outcome: <\/strong>&nbsp;Develop a web-based <em>Ukulele Training Tool<\/em> that:<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Creates learning scenarios involving hand-object interaction (ukulele).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Scales data collection using webcams (crowdsourcing).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Functions as an open-source, research-friendly platform that is simple yet playable.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u201cPlayable as a simple open-source computer web-app, amenable for research\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How can I experience it easily? No need for complex setups<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"3\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Pivot:<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Simplicity Over Flashiness<\/strong>: Clear and easy-to-follow design is more important than visual complexity.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Interactive but Not Overwhelming<\/strong>: Avoid overly abstract interactions to maintain research clarity.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"4\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Approaches:<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Direct Mapping<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Track user\u2019s hands and the ukulele in real time.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Give instructions by directly showing where to press, no more abstraction or deciphering.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Why Ukulele?<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Compact and fits within the frame of a webcam.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Simple enough to teach foundational motor skills effectively.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Existing Reference: <\/strong><em>Roli<\/em> &#8211; Direct mapping for piano.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>5. Data Type for Research<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Hand Tracking<\/strong>: x, y positions of both hands for accurate feedback.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Performance Metrics<\/strong>: Reaction time, execution accuracy, and proficiency<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>6. Concerns and Open Questions<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Is it enough to recognize hand shapes, Can the tool track exact pressing accuracy?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Hand Tracking Visibility can be flexible: <\/strong>Should users see their tracked hands during training?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Enabling Learning Customization: <\/strong>Should users choose what to learn, or should groups follow a structured learning path?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How can the app ensure ease of use and minimize setup complexity for users?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Based on the discussion: we will be coming up with several pitches based on following learning process:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Chord Learning<\/strong>: Teach hand positions for individual chords.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Strumming Pattern<\/strong>: Accurate strumming or plucking.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Song Integration<\/strong>: Piece chords and strumming into full songs.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Production In the first week, we met with our instructor, Mo as well as our team members, and decided on the team name.\u201dStringers\u201d Team meeting notes: Insights from Client Meeting: 5. 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