Purdue University Senior Design Fall 2007

Group 2: Hooked on Harmonix!

Ever taken an interest in music but couldn't bring yourself to practice at an instrument for hours every day? I bet your piano teacher will only teach you Beethoven but all you care about is impressing some girl by playing her favorite song. Well imagine learning to play all your favorite songs at your own pace and having fun at the same time. Think about it...what's that one thing that always distracts you from practicing? Answer: videogames. Now imagine learning piano while playing a videogame. This is all made possible with the new Hooked on Harmonix gaming system. Just select your favorite MIDI piano track in the game and play the displayed keys along with the song. When you're done, simply view your results and try to beat your top score! Beginners? Just slow down the tempo (functionality to be provided in future release) and play at your own speed. This software is great for all levels of aspiring pianists.