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5 months, 3 weeks ago • Frank Heyen, Michael Sedlmair

Supporting Music Education through Visualizations of MIDI Recordings

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This new method leverages MIDI data to provide musicians with a comprehensive view of their recordings, focusing on rhythm analysis. Developers in the audio and game design sectors should take note, as these visualizations can improve user experience in music-based games and applications.

The paper, authored by Frank Heyen and Michael Sedlmair, was submitted on March 24, 2026, and proposes innovative techniques that could reshape how musicians interact with their work. By facilitating a more intuitive understanding of music through visual means, this research could lead to more engaging educational tools and applications in the gaming industry.

“Musicians mostly have to rely on their ears when they want to analyze what they play.”

— Frank Heyen · Discussing the limitations of traditional music analysis.
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Introduction of visualizations for analyzing MIDI recordings
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Frank Heyen and Michael Sedlmair
when
Submitted on March 24, 2026
impact
Enhances error detection and stylistic understanding for musicians
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This research offers innovative solutions for music education and game development.

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