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Authors:

Ziyue Piao, Isabelle Cossette, Marcelo M. Wanderley

Publication or Conference Title:

2026 CHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems Workshop (Body Transformation Experiences: A workshop on How to Elicit, Assess and Support them through Multisensory Technology)

Abstract:

Mastering musical performance requires precise multisensory coordination, yet learners encounter a kinesthetic mismatch, which is a discrepancy between the internal perception of an action and the actual physiological state of the body. While multisensory Body Transformation Experiences (BTE) provide tools to bridge this gap, existing designs often focus on external correction rather than internal alignment. To address this, we propose the Somatic Alignment Mindset (SAM), a conceptual lens that integrates Taoist philosophy to shift the focus of HCI design from prescriptive feedback toward holistic embodied unity. By positioning technology as a reflective medium, SAM operationalizes the principles of Adaptation, Assessment, and Awareness to reconcile somatic discrepancies and foster deep, self-aligned musical mastery.

Publication Details:

Type:	Conference Paper
Date:	04/13/2026
Pages:	5
Location:	Barcelona, Spain

IDMIL Participants:

• Marcelo M. Wanderley
• Ziyue Piao