Keep the VRhythm going

Abstract

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Room Acoustics Mismatches of Rehearsal Spaces and Concert Halls and Their Impact on Music Performance

“…Many of the musical performances during the COVID-19 pandemic were conducted remotely via the web using virtual reality technology 33 with relevant research gaining momentum 34 . However, comparable performances had already been conducted using systems 35 demonstrating the capacity to assist performers with rehearsing and performing in a manner that mitigates the social and performance anxieties that live performances can sometimes induce 14,16,35 . Furthermore, users of this technology seem to have positive views when using them 14,36 .…”

“…These projects emphasize the immersive experience of both visual and auditory aspects in remote music interactions 14 , while also evaluating the effectiveness of virtual music instruction 36 . The Virtual Concert Hall (VCH) combines visual signals and dynamic binaural sound to create simulated performance settings 37 , while VR Rehearse & Perform utilizes VR headsets and headphones to virtually place musicians in spaces of their choice 16 and was developed using ongoing feedback from musicians and experts.…”

“…Consequently, particularly regarding vocal performance, several strategies have been developed to assist with the transition from the acoustics of rehearsal spaces to those present in performance venues 5,12,13 . Among these strategies, Virtual and Augmented Reality (VR/AR) technologies have been suggested for investigating how room acoustics and auditory experiences affect performance, and for assisting performers in adjusting to the acoustic characteristics of performance venues, even when physically absent [14][15][16] . The current study revisits the mismatch between the acoustics of rehearsal and performance spaces and the adaptation strategies singers use to manage this mismatch.…”

Brass Haptics: Comparing Virtual and Physical Trumpets in Extended Realities

“…Virtual environments can provide many benefits beyond the instrument simulation itself. VR can simulate interesting environments that students might not normally be able to visit or perform in, such as a theatre or concert hall, including varying acoustical reverberation responses (Ppali et al 2022). These environments can be manipulated to induce different levels of comfort in the user through adding factors such as an active virtual audience, thereby creating an accessible system for treating performance anxiety through virtual exposure therapy (Bissonnette et al 2015).…”

Construction of Sports Music Integration Training and Performance Practice System Based on Virtual Reality Technology

“…Against this backdrop, the construction of a sports music integration training and performance practice system based on virtual reality technology represents an innovative approach to athletic preparation [17]. By harnessing the immersive capabilities of VR technology and the motivational power of music, this system aims to provide athletes with a dynamic and engaging training experience that transcends traditional methods [18]. Through synchronized music accompaniment and immersive virtual environments, athletes can immerse themselves in realistic training scenarios while fine-tuning their skills and enhancing their performance capabilities [19].…”