“Lots of violinists use a shoulder rest to ease strain on their neck when playing,” he said. “When I realised I could add some small transducers to it to make you actually feel the digital sound you’re hearing, it completely transformed my practice — a real ‘eureka’ moment for me that has brought lots of joyful playing”.
ASU Skysong Innovations is helping to market the device to a variety of sound and music industry parties.
WATCH: View a full demonstration of the hybrid-feedback shoulder rest.