MIT IAP 2025—Biomechanics of Piano Playing

Biomechanics of Piano Playing

Instructors: Praneeth Namburi, Research Scientist; Mi-Eun Kim, Lecturer, Pianist

Date: Thursday, January 16
Time: 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Location: MIT.nano, Building 12 Room 3216

Limited to 10 participants.

This course will introduce biomechanical measurements in the context of piano playing. In this course, you will learn how to use motion capture, accelerometers, and ultrasound imaging to visualize signals from the body during piano playing. At the moment, this course is open to experienced pianists only.

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