Perfect Pitch Synesthesia: Train Your Ear with Colors and Haptics
Perfect Pitch Synesthesia is an innovative app developed by Unfoldit LLC that aims to help users develop perfect pitch through synesthetic associations. By capitalizing on both implicit and explicit color-tone associations, the app provides a unique and immersive learning experience.
The app allows users to associate haptics and custom colors with each musical pitch, creating a cross-sensory experience known as synesthesia. As pitches and songs are played, the associated colors illuminate, providing a visual representation of the sound. This visual feedback helps users strengthen their auditory skills and improve their ability to identify and recreate musical notes without a reference tone.
Perfect Pitch Synesthesia offers a range of features to guide mastery. Users can train using fifteen built-in melodies, songs, and scales, all presented in the Circle of Fifths. The app also allows users to choose custom color associations that feel right to them, providing a personalized learning experience. Soft haptics are used for natural notes, while rigid haptics are used for sharps and flats, further enhancing the sensory experience.
Developed at Georgia Tech by students working with ubiquitous computing researchers, Perfect Pitch Synesthesia brings together cutting-edge technology and cognitive psychology principles. While the app is not affiliated with the Institute, it showcases the innovative work happening in the field of music education.
Perfect Pitch Synesthesia is a free app available on the iPhone platform. Whether you're a musician looking to develop perfect pitch or simply someone interested in exploring the fascinating world of synesthesia, this app provides a valuable tool for enhancing your musical skills.
