Guitar assisted string pressing

The playing of traditional instruments is a fun and healing activity. This is the reason why many people learn to play instruments. But for people with physical disabilities, the disability should not be a reason to stop them from learning the instrument. The traditional way of playing the guitar requires the left hand to press the strings. The pressure must be at a certain level to make the guitar sound right. In my research I have found that many guitar players lose the strength to press the strings due to ageing or illness, and this stops them from playing their beloved instrument. This project allows the player to do this with a simple touch, using electrical circuits and some mechanical structures.

Xiaoyuan Sun
MSc

sherry_sun150@163.com

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