Music From Your Brain

Brain Computer Interfaces or BCI are a direct communication method bwteen the brain of a human being with an external electronic device. A computer will get brain signals from the wired individual and then analyze them to understand what commands the individual wishes to give the device.

BCIs have been used for people who suffer from paralysis in the past. The direct connection to the computer has been used to allow them to direct the device to do what they want done. Simple tasks like surfing the internet and writing emails was made possible using this system, making them more independent than previously thought possible.

Needless to say it is a revolutionary technology, and now it’s branching out by making it’s musical debut. Researchers at the Graz University of Technology have come up with a brain computer application that allows users to compose music using the power of thought.

To make your own musical score you will need a special cap to measure your brain waves, the BCI method called P300, a music composing software, some knowledge of music and of course your very own medley in your brain waves. The science project has been tested on 18 people so far, with mixed results.