A utilização de tecnologia para ampliar a experiência sonora/vibratória de surdos

Abstract

This research purpose is use technology sources to increase the possibilities of sound experiences by deaf students and to enhance the relation between music and hearing impairment by means of technology. The methodology comprises experimental methodology improved with sensory experiments, wich were performed using exploratory analysis categories. The study observed four teenagers aged from 17 to 23 years old in course of music learning who were enrolled in Cora Pavan Capparelli State Music School, in Uberlândia, Minas Gerais, Brazil. The research was divided into two major phases. The first phase (2014) included a bibliographical survey in order to support the authors thesis. In the second one (2015), the research developed in three stages related to experiments through the senses of touch and sight. During the experiments, the students could increase their ability to perceive and enjoy musical vibratory sensation from VIBRÁTIL, device designed in this research. The experience provided students with a greater understanding of sound and music universe in wich they live, as well as with self-awareness. In conclusion, technology may improve the relation between music and hearing impairment, for music is a sensory experience and, therefore, hearing-impaired people can take part in music universe mainly by means of vibrotactile simulators.