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Smartwatch-Based Audio-Gestural Insights in Violin Bow Stroke Analyses

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Paper year

2025

Citations

0

Authors

5

Topic labels

3

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Source and corpus status

Venue

Transactions of the International Society for Music Information Retrieval

Source slug

tismir

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Core corpus

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6

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3

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2

Run label

shadow-generalization-product-candidate-ranking-v1

Snapshot

source-snapshot-shadow-generalization-v1-20260521

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Emerging

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0.413

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Signals: semantic=0.8397, citation_velocity=0.0000, topic_growth=0.8160, diversity_penalty=0.0000

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Bridge

In top 50 at rank 39

0.530

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Signals: citation_velocity=0.0000, topic_growth=0.8160, diversity_penalty=0.0000

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In top 50 at rank 25

0.571

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Topic momentum: high; used in final ranking (contribution to score: 0.5712)

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Pool popularity penalty: reduces score when non-zero (contribution to score: 0.0000)

Abstract

Following the exposition of quantitative, identifiable idiosyncrasy in violin performance - via neural network classification - we demonstrate that smartwatch-based synchronous audio-gesture logging facilitates interpretable practice feedback in violin performance. The novelty of our approach is twofold: we exploit convenient multimodal data capture using a consumer smartwatch, recording wrist-movement and audio data in parallel. Further, we prioritise the delivery of performance insights at their most interpretable, quantifying tonal and temporal performance trends. Using such accessible hardware to observe meaningful, approachable performance insights, the feasibility of our approach is maximised for use in real-world teaching and learning environments. Presented analyses draw upon a primary dataset compiled from nine violinists executing defined performance exercises. Recordings segmented via note onset detection are subject to subsequent analyses. Trends identified include a cross-participant tendency to 'rush' up-bows versus down-bows, along with lesser temporal and tonal consistency when bowing Spiccato versus Legato.

Authors

  • William Wilson
  • Niccolò Granieri
  • S W J Smith
  • Carlo Harvey
  • Islah Ali-MacLachlan

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3 labels

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Music and Audio ProcessingMusic Technology and Sound StudiesNeuroscience and Music Perception

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