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MelodyDrop: A Portable LED-Guided Piano Learning System with Real-Time MIDI Synchronization via BLE

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Author :  Yuelin Cheng1 and Jonathan Sahagun2

Affiliation :  1USA, 2California State Polytechnic University

Country :  USA

Category :  Computer Science & Information Technology

Volume, Issue, Month, Year :  15, 19, October, 2025

Abstract :


MelodyDrop is a mobile application designed to improve piano learning by synchronizing MIDI playback with both falling-note animations and physical LED guidance via an ESP32-S3 microcontroller [1]. It addresses the difficulty beginners face when reading sheet music by offering a game-like interface and lighting up the exact keys to press. The system is composed of a Flutter app, a MIDI parsing engine, a custom BLE protocol, and an LED strip mounted on a piano [2]. Experiments showed that BLE latency remains low enough for real-time use and that LED-guided learning significantly improves accuracy compared to screen-only visualization. MelodyDrop builds on prior methods that used tactile or MusicXML-based feedback, but does so wirelessly and with greater portability. Its cross-platform nature and low-cost hardware make it widely accessible for casual learners and schools alike. Future improvements could include adaptive practice modes, cloud syncing, and expanded accessibility features. MelodyDrop provides a compelling, intuitive way to practice piano.

Keyword :  Piano Learning, MIDI, BLE, LED Guidance

Journal/ Proceedings Name :  CS&IT

URL :  https://aircconline.com/csit/abstract/v15n19/csit151909.html

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