The intensity of the users mental focus can also change the volume and speed of the piece.

It was really very moving.

The first time we tried with Rosemary we were in tears.

Disabled violinist makes music for the first time in 27 years using brain signals

We could feel the joy coming from her at being able to make music.

She is essentially controlling another musician to play it for her.

Its not yet possible to read thoughts but we can train people to use brain signals to control things.

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Its more interactive with people actually getting my instructions.

It was great to hear the musician play the phrase I selected.

I tried to select music that was harmonious with the others.

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Now, she has regained the ability to communicate her compositions.

Mary, Johnsons mother said the project had given her daughter new hope.

Music is really her only motivation, she said.

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She doesnt really enjoy anything else.

But this has been so good for her.

I can tell she has really enjoyed it.

You could clearly see in her broad smile during the performance how much she enjoyed the experience.

If this idea was developed, it could have ramifications in all areas of someones life.

source: www.techworm.net