A low-cost MRI compatible keyboard

Martin Snejbjerg Jensen; Ole Adrian Heggli; Patricia Alves da Mota; Peter Vuust

A low-cost MRI compatible keyboard

Martin Snejbjerg Jensen, Ole Adrian Heggli, Patricia Alves da Mota, Peter Vuust

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Neuroimaging is a powerful tool to explore how and why humans engage in music. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) has allowed us to identify brain networks and regions implicated in a range of cognitive tasks including music perception and performance. However, MRI-scanners are noisy and cramped, presenting a challenging environment for playing an instrument. Here, we present an MRI-compatible polyphonic keyboard with a materials cost of 850 $, designed and tested for safe use in 3T (three Tesla) MRI-scanners. We describe design considerations, and prior work in the field. In addition, we provide recommendations for future designs and comment on the possibility of using the keyboard in magnetoencephalography (MEG) systems. Preliminary results indicate a comfortable playing experience with no disturbance of the imaging process.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Proceedings of the international conference on new interfaces for musical expression
Number of pages	4
Publication date	15 May 2017
Pages	257-260
Publication status	Published - 15 May 2017
Event	The International Conference of New Interfaces for Musical Expression 2017 - Aalborg University Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark Duration: 15 May 2017 → 19 May 2017 http://www.nime2017.org/

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Conference	The International Conference of New Interfaces for Musical Expression 2017
Location	Aalborg University Copenhagen
Country/Territory	Denmark
City	Copenhagen
Period	15/05/2017 → 19/05/2017
Internet address	http://www.nime2017.org/

Series	NIME Proceedings
ISSN	2220-4806

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The dynamics of the improvising brain: a study of musical creativity.
Alves da Mota, P. A. (Participant), Fernandes, H. (Participant), Vuust, P. (Project coordinator) & Kringelbach, M. L. (Project coordinator)
01/12/2015 → 30/09/2019
Project: Research

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