# Play Music with Your Nose Face Tracking Software Gets Musical By Nisara | Published 2007-06-03 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/play-music-with-your-nose References: [abc.net.au](http://www.abc.net.au/science/news/stories/2007/1937589.htm) Now, you can play music by tipping their nose on to a [computerised instrument](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roli-piano). The software has been developed by Van Dusen, a recent graduate of computer science and electronic media arts and communications and Pauline Oliveros, a musician and arts professor at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in New York State. To play music, you need a [webcam, software](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/phantomy-software), and of course a computer. When you look into the webcam, you see a live video of your face through a webcam. The software will track your motions. When you tips your nose, it will place a red box as a mark on a monitor which matches to an onscreen keyboard. This is a a great innovation for people with physical disabilities. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 24% | Activity: 12% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Nose-controlled Music:** Creating music using nose control opens up opportunities for new interfaces and accessibility for individuals with physical disabilities. - **Face Tracking Software:** Advancements in face tracking software enable new interactive experiences and musical compositions. - **Webcam-based Interactions:** The use of webcams for interactive music playing introduces novel ways of engaging with technology and artistic expression. ### Where This Applies - **Music Technology:** Incorporating nose control into musical instruments and software presents disruptive innovation opportunities within the music technology industry. - **Assistive Technology:** Developing face tracking software for accessibility purposes can revolutionize the assistive technology industry and provide new solutions for individuals with physical disabilities. - **Multimedia Computing:** The integration of webcam-based interactions and face tracking software creates opportunities for disruptive innovation in multimedia computing, enhancing user experiences and enabling new forms of expression. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Facial Movement Game Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gameface.md) - [Ai Music Module Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/muse-3.md) - [AR-Fueled Musical Camera Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minibeats.md) - [AI-Powered Piano Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roli-piano-system.md) - [Interactive Music Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sound-maestro.md) - [Facial Gesture Control Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/facial-gesture-control.md) - [Motion Tracking Eye Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magtrack.md) - [Smartphone-Based Musical Instruments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artinoise-zefiro.md) - [Mobile Music Analysis Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/music-analysis-device.md)