Paper
Reconciling Kinesthetic Mismatches: A Somatic Alignment Mindset for Musical Body Transformation
Mastering musical performance requires precise multisensory coordination, yet learners encounter a kinesthetic mismatch, which is a discrepancy between the internal perception of an action and the actual physiological state of the body. While multisensory Body Transformation Experiences (BTE) provide tools to bridge this gap, existing designs often focus on external correction rather than internal alignment. To addre · Authors: Ziyue Piao, Isabelle Cossette, Marcelo M. Wanderley · Published 2026-09-02 · arXiv:2609.01981
- Published
- 2026-09-02
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- 3
- arXiv
- 2609.01981
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- cs.HC
Abstract
arXiv:2609.01981
Ziyue Piao, Isabelle Cossette, Marcelo M. Wanderley
Mastering musical performance requires precise multisensory coordination, yet learners encounter a kinesthetic mismatch, which is a discrepancy between the internal perception of an action and the actual physiological state of the body. While multisensory Body Transformation Experiences (BTE) provide tools to bridge this gap, existing designs often focus on external correction rather than internal alignment. To address this, we propose the Somatic Alignment Mindset (SAM), a conceptual lens that integrates Taoist philosophy to shift the focus of HCI design from prescriptive feedback toward holistic embodied unity. By positioning technology as a reflective medium, SAM operationalizes the principles of Adaptation, Assessment, and Awareness to reconcile somatic discrepancies and foster deep, self-aligned musical mastery.