Soundbeam

Introduction

Soundbeam is an award-winning device which uses sensor technology to translate body movement into digitally generated sound and image.
In performance, education and therapy, this unique creative and expressive medium is now widely recognised as 'must-have' 21st Century technology

Soundbeam for special needs and music therapy
"profoundly physically or learning impaired individuals can become expressive and communicative using music and sound"
Soundbeam has been most extensively and thoroughly evaluated with children with Severe Learning Difficulties and Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities.
However, the benefits to children and adults with a range of conditions and syndromes including Autism, ADHD, dementia, Down’s Syndrome, Rett’s Syndrome, depression, Alzheimer’s Disease and challenging behaviours, have also been documented.
Soundbeam provides a medium through which even profoundly physically or learning impaired individuals can become expressive and communicative using music and sound. The sense of control, agency and independence which this provides can be a powerful motivator, stimulating learning and interaction in other areas.
Soundbeam is identified as a key resource by the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority in assisting children with learning disabilities to attain learning targets as prescribed by the National Curriculum for Music. Its success rests upon two factors: the sensitivity of the beam means that even the most unreachable or immobilised individuals can ‘play’ independently; secondly, electronic technology makes available a huge pallette of possible soundworlds, releasing the player from the traditional limitations of percussion-based activity.