Patent ID: 9183755
Filing Date: 2015-11-10
Classification: G09B

Abstract:
1. A system for learning, composing and playing music, comprising: a plurality of objects configured to be placed next to or on top of each other to form a structural pattern, wherein each object comprises an identifier, is assigned with a music-related indicator, and is selected from a group consisting of a note rhythm object, a music pitching defining object and a music control object; an interactive surface configured to recognize the identifier and location information of an object placed on or near the interactive surface; a physical sheet configured to cover the interactive surface, comprising a first area labeled with graphics delineating a series of placement spaces for receiving a series of note rhythm objects and musical pitch defining objects, and a second area for receiving a series of music control objects; a processor operatively linked to the interactive surface; and a memory operatively linked to the processor and configured to store a database of correlation relationship between identifier and music-related indicator, wherein upon the plurality of objects being placed on or near the interactive surface to form a structural pattern, the processor is configured to derive a music piece from the structural pattern, and wherein the note rhythm objects and the music pitching defining objects in the first area define music notes and their durations in the musical piece, and the music control objects in the second area control playback sounds to be produced for the music piece and trigger the starting and stopping of the playback sounds.