JP2001215963A - Music playing device, music playing game device, and recording medium - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a music playing device, a music playing game device, and a recording medium capable of giving reality to a player as if he/she were involved in the performance of the music in accordance with this invention, while a conventional game device or the like using music have not been able to give a feeling to a player as if he/she were involved in the performance of the music. SOLUTION: These are a music playing device, a music playing game device, and a recording medium wherein a CPU 1 detects a swing speed and amplitude of an operation part 13 based on the movements of the operation part 13, and makes an audio processing part 11 play the music information read out of a recording medium control part 12 by setting a sound volume based on the amplitude and setting a playing tempo based on the swing speed.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a music performance apparatus for performing music based on music data, and more particularly to a process based on an operation for performance control.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In conventional game machines, music is played exclusively to enhance the atmosphere of the game. 2. Description of the Related Art In recent years, a game device has been developed in which an operation is performed in accordance with the rhythm of the music being played, and a high score is obtained when an operation having a rhythmic feeling is performed. As such a game device, for example, Japanese Patent No. 292509
No., "Music production game machine, production operation instruction system for music production game, and computer-readable recording medium on which game program is recorded."

[0003] Further, musical score information is stored in a part of the electronic musical instrument, and operation instructions are presented to a player, for example, on a keyboard in accordance with the musical score information, and when the player operates the keyboard in accordance therewith, music is played. Some are designed to work.

[0004]

However, in the above-mentioned conventional game apparatus, the player does not independently control the music playing state, but feels as if he or she is virtually involved in the music playing. There is a problem that cannot be brought.

[0005] Therefore, it is not possible to arouse interest in the music performance itself, and some players quickly get bored.

[0006] On the other hand, in the above-mentioned conventional electronic musical instrument, the player himself or herself plays music, thereby satisfying the player's desire to play music. However, in the electronic musical instrument, only the sound played by the player is played, and therefore, there is a problem that the player cannot be given a feeling of being engaged in playing the magnificent music composed of the entire orchestra.

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and provides a player with a feeling as if he or she virtually participated in a performance performed by the entire orchestra.
It is an object of the present invention to provide a music performance device that satisfies a player's desire for music performance, and a music performance game device that can stimulate a player's interest in music performance and can play without getting tired.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a music performance device that can contribute to conductor education as a conductor performance simulator.

Still another object of the present invention is to provide a music performance apparatus which can contribute to emotional education for children and which can be used for rehabilitation for the elderly and the physically handicapped. The purpose is to:

[0010]

According to a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a music playing apparatus having means for performing music on the basis of music data. And control means for controlling a performance state of the music based on an input from the command operation unit.

[0011] By reflecting the commanding operation by the player in the music performance state in this way, the player can be given a feeling as if he is engaged in music performance, thereby satisfying the player's desire for music performance. Can be done. It should be noted that by making the music data to be played in an orchestra such as classical music, it is possible to give the player a feeling as if he or she is involved in playing magnificent music.

[0012] Here, it is preferable that the music data, such as MIDI data, can control the performance state by parameters. Compact disc (CD) and mini disc (M
When a storage medium storing music such as D) is used, the performance control is performed by controlling the data reading speed or by controlling the running speed if the running speed can be controlled such as a tape. Can be achieved.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, there is provided a music playing apparatus as set forth in the first aspect, wherein at least one of an amplitude or a period of the conducting operation by the conducting operation unit is provided. Is included. As a result, performance control according to the amplitude and cycle can be performed.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, there is provided a music performance apparatus according to the first or second aspect, wherein the control means controls the music in accordance with the amplitude of the commanding operation. Is characterized by controlling the volume of the sound.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a music playing apparatus as set forth in any one of the first to third aspects, wherein the control means controls the period of the commanding operation. The tempo of the music is controlled.

As described above, by controlling the volume according to the amplitude of the commanding operation, for example, the volume can be increased by shaking the commanding operation part large, and the volume can be reduced by shaking the commanding operation part small. The player can be given a feeling as if he / she has become a player.

If the actual situation of the conductor is taken into consideration, the amplitude information of each commanding operation unit is accumulated, and the volume control is performed based on the state of the past commanding operation and the current state of the commanding operation. Is preferred. Specifically, the means for detecting the commanding operation periodically detects at least the amplitude of the commanding operation, and the control means reflects the detected amplitude of the one or more times of the commanding operation to reflect the amplitude of the music. Control the volume. In this way, even if an inappropriate commanding operation is performed, the contents of the past single command or a plurality of commanding operations are reflected in the volume of the music, and the performance control closer to reality is performed. Can give a realistic playing feeling.

Further, according to a fifth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a music performance apparatus comprising means for performing music based on music data, comprising: an operation unit; And control means for controlling the performance state of the music based on the input from the computer, and means for evaluating the controlled performance state and displaying an evaluation result.

By controlling the tempo of the music performance according to the vibration cycle of the operation unit, for example, if the operation unit is quickly shaken, the music performance tempo is increased, and if the operation unit is slowly shaken, the performance tempo is slowly reduced. It is possible to give the player a feeling as if he / she is an orchestra conductor. Further, the game performance can be improved by this evaluation means.

Also in this case, the means for detecting the operation of the operation unit periodically detects at least the period of the vibration of the operation unit, and the control unit detects the operation cycle for one or more operations. To control the music playing tempo.
In this way, even if an inappropriate commanding operation is performed, the contents of the past single operation or a plurality of operations are reflected in the music playing tempo, and the performance control more realistic is performed. Can give a realistic playing feeling.

When the music playing means is a CD or MD, the performance tempo may be adjusted by a known method such as adjusting the data reading speed. In the case of a tape or the like, the performance tempo may be adjusted. A method of changing the traveling speed may be used. Further, more preferably, music data such as MIDI or the like which can be processed by a computer may be used to change the performance tempo in the processing.

In order to control the performance tempo, there is provided means for storing music data in units of a predetermined unit (for example, one bar unit), and the control means controls the performance tempo to the performance speed of each bar. It is preferable to control the performance tempo by controlling the reproduction speed because the control process can be easily performed.

According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a music playing apparatus, comprising: a music playing device for music of each part based on music data defining a timbre and a pitch for each of a plurality of parts; , Means for detecting an action of the player, and selection control means for selectively controlling at least one performance state of the part of the musical instrument based on the detected action of the player. And

Thus, the performance state can be controlled for each part. For example, if the volume of the designated part is controlled, only the violin part can be excited, and the player can play the music independently. The player can be involved in the performance, and can give the player a feeling as if he / she actually became a conductor. In addition, this makes it possible to control the performance based on the interpretation of the player, thereby improving the sense of reality as a commanding simulator.

According to a seventh aspect of the present invention, there is provided a music playing apparatus according to the sixth aspect, wherein the means for detecting an action of the player includes at least a direction of the player. The selection control means detects, and selects at least one of the parts of the musical instrument to be selectively controlled based on the detected direction of the player.

As the means for detecting the direction of the player, a known technique such as a robot vision technique or a technique for detecting an electromagnetic element mounted on the player from an external magnetic sensor is used.

According to an eighth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a music performance apparatus according to the sixth or seventh aspect, further comprising a basic performance state registered in advance for music data. Means for detecting data of a difference from the actual playing state controlled based on the detected action of the player, means for generating evaluation data based on the detected data of the difference, and informing the player of the evaluation data. , Is included.

Thus, the player can compare the professional performance with his / her own performance, and can compare the performance with his / her own past performance, thereby improving the performance. Further, when this is used as a game device, a score can be given by the evaluation means, the game property as a game can be improved, and the player does not get bored.

According to a ninth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a music performance game apparatus comprising: means for playing music based on music data; and means for displaying an image. An operation unit, a control unit that controls a performance state of the music based on an input from the operation unit, a unit that evaluates the controlled performance state, and information indicating a timing of displaying an image in the music data. The means for storing the images in association with each other and the means for displaying the image include means for controlling display of the image in accordance with the information indicating the timing.

Thus, the operating state of the music is controlled by the operation of the operating section, giving the player an impression as if he or she is independently involved in the performance, evoking the interest in the music performance, and enhancing the game characteristics. , So that the player is not bored.

Also, by means of this display control means, for example, a moving picture in which the entire orchestra is usually displayed is displayed, and when a specific scene of music is reached, a moving picture in which a violinist or pianist performing solo is enlarged. The display of the video can be controlled at the timing, and the sense of reality of the player can be improved.

Further, when the image of the score sheet is displayed for each page, the display control means can control the display of the next page of the sheet image at the timing of turning the page of the musical score indicated on the score sheet, and to the player. Operation instructions can be given appropriately.

According to a tenth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a music performance game apparatus according to the ninth aspect, wherein the control means evaluates the performance state. When a predetermined interruption condition is met,
The feature is that the performance is interrupted.

By setting the interruption conditions in this way, an incentive for the player not to interrupt the game is given to enhance the game characteristics, and the player is not bored.
Here, the interruption condition may be a case where the evaluation is inferior to the predetermined evaluation, a case where the predetermined input is lost from the operation unit (the case where the player loses the intention to perform), or the like.

Further, according to an eleventh aspect of the present invention, there is provided a music performance game apparatus according to the tenth aspect, wherein the evaluation means is configured to evaluate when the performance is interrupted or terminated. And sounding a sound effect based on the result.

In this way, the player can know the evaluation result of the performance by sound, and can more intuitively convey the incentive for the player to obtain a better evaluation.

A large number of variations are set for the sound effect, and the sound effect is selectively reproduced from the large number of variations in accordance with the evaluation. Can be expected to have an effect of playing, etc., and the player is not bored.

According to a twelfth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a music playing game apparatus according to the eleventh aspect, further comprising means for storing a boo sound of an audience, wherein the evaluation means comprises: When the performance is interrupted, the booing sound of the audience is sounded as a sound effect.

Thus, when the performance is interrupted,
By reminding the player that a virtual audience is booing, the presence can be further improved.

According to a thirteenth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a music playing game apparatus according to the eleventh or twelfth aspect, further comprising:
Means for storing a clapping sound, wherein the evaluation means, when the performance is completed and the result of the evaluation satisfies an excellent evaluation condition set in advance, at least one of cheering and applause of the audience as a sound effect. It is characterized by ringing.

Thus, the player can know the performance evaluation result by sound, and can more intuitively convey the incentive for the player to obtain a better evaluation. In addition, it is preferable that a large number of variations are set for the cheers and applause sounds, and the variations are selectively reproduced according to the evaluation. By doing so, it is possible to expect an effect that the player plays repeatedly to hear a specific sound effect, and the player is not bored.

According to a fourteenth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a music performance game apparatus according to the ninth to thirteenth aspects, further comprising a music score image associated with music data. Means for controlling the display of the image, wherein the means for displaying the musical score image is divided for each page and displayed, and the musical score image is page-turned and displayed based on an input from an operation unit. .

As described above, the player can operate the page of the musical score image to enhance the sense of realism, and can incentivize the player to perform not only the performance but also the musical score properly. And the player is not bored.

According to a fifteenth aspect of the present invention for solving the problems of the above conventional example, in the music performance game apparatus according to the fourteenth aspect, the means for performing the display control comprises: Is selectively displayed or hidden, so that a confident player can perform performance control by turning off the musical score display in order to play the game with more difficulty. Appeal to the ambition of the player, and will not bore the player.

According to a sixteenth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a recording medium readable by a computer, comprising: a module for performing music based on music data; And a module for controlling a performance state of the music on the basis of an input.

According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a computer-readable recording medium comprising: a module for performing music based on music data; And a module for controlling the performance state of the music on the basis of the input of the music data, and a module for evaluating and displaying the controlled performance state.

The invention according to claim 18 for solving the problem of the conventional example is a computer-readable recording medium, which is based on music data in which timbre and pitch are defined for each of a plurality of parts. A module for playing music of each part, a module for detecting an action of the player, and a module for selectively controlling at least one playing state of the part of the musical instrument based on the detected action of the player. It is characterized by storing a music performance program.

Further, the operation unit or the commanding operation unit according to the present invention includes a front end in the form of a prism or a column, imitating a conductor rod of an orchestra, and a gripping unit. At least one has a hollow portion, and a sensor for detecting the movement of the operation section or the commanding operation section is arranged in the hollow section. Here, it is preferable that the sensor is an acceleration sensor. Further, it is preferable that the acceleration sensor is oriented so as to detect an acceleration when the player swings the operation unit or the command operation unit up and down.

Further, it is preferable that the operation section or the commanding operation section includes means for switching the orientation angle direction of the acceleration sensor. The orientation angle switching means may be a widely known one comprising a notch for holding the acceleration sensor at a predetermined orientation angle and a lock for regulating the rotation of the acceleration sensor within the orientation angle range.

With such an operation section or a commanding operation section, by attaching an attachment to the tip,
It can be applied to various games. For example, by fitting an attachment made of a flat plate into the tip portion and mounting it, if this operation unit or the commanding operation unit is regarded as an auction tag, it can be applied to an auction game, and a high flexibility columnar attachment is mounted and mounted. The orientation angle of the acceleration sensor is switched so that the acceleration when the player moves the operation unit back and forth can be detected, and the invention can be applied to a fencing game.

Further, the tip is screwed or
It is preferable to be able to separate into a plurality by fitting. By doing so, the convenience of storage is improved, and replacement of the attachment can be facilitated.

[0052]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. A music performance device according to a first embodiment of the present invention includes a CPU 1 and a bus controller 2.
, An input / output interface 3, a timer 4, an interrupt controller 5, a serial interface 6, a device interface 7, a RAM 8, a graphic engine interface 9, and a graphic engine 10.
Audio processing unit 11, recording medium control unit 12,
It is mainly composed of an operation unit 13 and a display 14. The display 14 may be a CRT or a liquid crystal display, or may be a display connected to a home television device via a known RF modulator or video interface.

The CPU 1 is connected to the bus via the bus controller 2, reads out a processing program stored in a recording medium from a recording medium control unit 12 described later via the device interface 7, and responds to the processing program. Perform processing. Specific processing of the CPU 1 will be described later. The CPU 1 corresponds to control means and evaluation means of the present invention, and means for notifying or displaying an evaluation result. The bus controller 2 transmits a data signal input from the CPU 1 to the bus, buffers a signal received via the bus, and outputs the signal to the CPU 1 at a predetermined timing.

The input / output interface 3 transmits a signal input from an external device to the bus, and outputs a signal received via the bus to the external device. The external device may be a network control device or the like, and the music performance device of the present embodiment can be connected to an external network such as the Internet via the input / output interface 3.

The timer 4 measures the time and outputs a tick timing signal at each predetermined timing. The tick timing may be, for example, 1/60 second (１ ／ times the vertical synchronization time of the screen). The interrupt controller 5 receives, for example, a signal indicating that the pause button (pause button for operation) has been pressed from the operation unit 13 and sends the signal to the CPU 1 via the bus.
To communicate. The serial interface 6 includes an operation unit 13
And transmits the content of the operation performed by the operation unit 13 to the CPU 1 via the bus. It is also preferable that the serial interface be a USB (Universal Serial Bus) interface.

The device interface 7 transmits signals input from various devices including the audio processing unit 11 and the recording medium control unit 12 to the bus, and transmits signals received via the bus to the various devices. Output. Other examples of these devices include a memory device for storing various parameters. RAM
Reference numeral 8 denotes a readable and writable memory.
It operates as a work memory. The graphic engine interface 9 outputs a signal received via the bus to the graphic engine 10 and outputs a signal input from the graphic engine 10 to the bus.

The graphic engine 10 draws graphics according to an instruction input from the CPU 1,
Output to the display 14. This graphic engine 10 preferably includes an MPEG decoding unit. The audio processing unit 11 is connected to the bus via the device interface 7 and performs music reproduction processing according to an instruction input from the CPU 1. The audio processing unit 11 specifically has a predetermined timbre, pitch, and pitch for each channel (corresponding to a group of performers such as a first violin channel, a second violin channel, and a brass instrument channel). Produce the sound. The audio processing unit 11 corresponds to a unit for playing music according to the present invention. The specific processing contents of the audio processing unit 11 will be described later in detail.

The recording medium control unit 12 is a device that reads data from or writes data to a recording medium such as a CD (compact disk), DVD, MO, hard disk, floppy disk, or the like. Connected to the bus via
In response to an instruction input from U1, data is read from the recording medium and transmitted to the bus. Further, the data input via the bus is written to a recording medium. In the music performance device of the present embodiment, the recording medium control unit 12
Reads out the processing program and music information stored in the recording medium and transmits them to the CPU 1. This music information will be described later in detail.

As shown in FIG. 2, the operation unit 13 is a device having the shape of a conducting rod,
, Base portion 22, grip portion 23, operation button 24, cable 25, cable fixing portion 26, connector portion 27
Consists of Further, the inside of the grip portion 23 is hollow as shown in FIG.
And 2. FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view of the grip portion 23 when cut along AA in FIG. In the following description, the attachment 21 and the base 22 are collectively referred to as a distal end. The operation unit 13 corresponds to a command operation unit or an operation unit of the present invention.

Here, the operation section 13 will be described. The attachment 21 and the base 22 have a cylindrical shape, and are joined in series by a joining portion C. Joint C
May be fitted or screwed in as shown. In the case of fitting, the shape may be not a column but a prism. The grip portion 23 has a prismatic or cylindrical shape, and its cross section is made thicker so that it can be gripped more easily than the cross section of the tip portion. The grip 23 is connected to the base 22 substantially in series. The operation button 24 is provided on the outer periphery of the grip 23.
The grip section 23 preferably has a rectangular cross section so that the player can easily understand the direction of grip (which side should be up).

The cable 25 is connected to the grip portion 23, a cable fixing portion 26 is provided in the middle portion, and a connector 27 is provided at an end portion. The cable fixing part 26 is attached to the player's arm or the like in advance so that the cable 25 does not get tangled with the player's arm or the like during operation.
, And specifically, a magic tape (trademark) may be used in addition to the band as illustrated. The connector 27 is for connecting the operation unit 13 to the serial interface 6 and the interrupt controller 5.

The sensor section 31 built in the grip section 23 allows the player to grip the grip section 23 and operate the operation section 1.
When 3 is shaken up and down, the movement of the vibration is detected.
Specifically, the sensor unit 31 is an acceleration sensor oriented to detect an acceleration in a vertical direction. As the acceleration sensor, a sensor using an elastic body and a weight, and a surface-mount type sensor in which piezoelectric ceramics are bimorphized are generally used, but either of them may be used.

The microcomputer unit 32 receives a signal indicating that the player has pressed the button and a signal indicating the movement of the operation unit 13 (particularly, a signal indicating the vertical acceleration) from the operation buttons 24 and the sensor unit 31. Connect the signal to cable 25
And the interrupt controller 5 via the connector 27.
To the serial interface 6. The microcomputer unit 32 may convert the signal representing the acceleration into a digital value of 0 to 176 and output the digital value. In this case, the intermediate value 88 corresponds to the case where there is no acceleration (constant speed). In the case of downward acceleration, the value is converted to a value smaller than 88, and in the case of upward acceleration, it is converted to a value larger than 88. Will do.

Here, the music information read by the recording medium control unit 12 will be described with reference to FIG. The music information is composed of entity data and reference data. The entity data is, as shown in FIG.
digital interface) standard file (SMF; Standa)
rd Music Format). What is characteristic in the present embodiment is that the music information is divided not into the whole music but into predetermined units (here, units of bars) such as measures or beats, and together with an identifier (ID). The stored tempo is set to a fixed tempo irrespective of the original music (for example, when the tempo is set in units of 0 to 255, the intermediate value is 127). ), And the volume is also set as a constant volume. The reference data of the music information, as shown in FIG. 5, represents the performance order of the entity data using the identifier.

Here, the processing of the CPU 1 will be described. The CPU 1 receives an instruction to start music performance from the operation unit 13, reads the processing program shown in FIG. 6 from the recording medium via the recording medium control unit 12, starts this processing, and starts initialization. Processing is performed (S1). Specifically, the initialization process includes a process of detecting the value of the vertical acceleration of the operation unit 13 (hereinafter, referred to as “acceleration value”) detected by the sensor unit 31 input from the operation unit 13 via the serial interface 6. As an initial value, the acceleration value when there is no acceleration is stored in the RAM 8, and the current time measured by the timer 4 is read and stored in the RAM 8.

Then, the CPU 1 reads the reference data of the designated music information, and acquires the identifier of the entity data to be played (S2). Then, the acceleration value is received from the operation unit 13 (S3), and it is checked whether the acceleration value is rising or falling (S4). If the acceleration value is falling, the previously stored acceleration value is read from the RAM 8 to read the acceleration value. (S5) It is checked whether or not it was rising last time (S6). If the vehicle was rising last time (if Yes), the acceleration value input in step S3 is stored in the RAM 8 (S7), and the process proceeds to step S11. If it is determined in the process S7 that the vehicle was not rising last time (if No), the process proceeds to the process S18 (A).

If it is determined in step S4 that the vehicle is rising, the CPU 1 reads the acceleration value stored last time from the RAM 8 (S8), and checks whether the vehicle was descending last time (S9). And if it was descending last time (Yes
If so, the acceleration value input in process S3 is stored in RAM 8
(S10), and the process proceeds to S11. If it is determined in the process S9 that the vehicle was not descending last time (No), the process proceeds to the process S18 (A).

The CPU 1 calculates a volume value based on the acceleration value stored in the RAM 8 (S11), and outputs this volume value to the audio processing unit 11 via the device interface 7 (S12). The calculation in the process S11 is performed when the acceleration value is specifically detected at a stage from 0 to 176, the value when there is no acceleration (for example, 88).
Is calculated and multiplied by a predetermined numerical value in accordance with the volume value. That is, when the maximum value of the sound volume value is 255 and the acceleration value stored in the RAM 8 is “150”, 62 obtained by subtracting 88 from 150 is obtained. On the other hand, the maximum value of this difference is 88. Therefore, 2.89, which is obtained by dividing 255 by 88, is multiplied by “62” to obtain 62 ×
2.89 = 179.18 is obtained, and the fractional part of 179.18 is rounded down to 179, which is output as the volume value.

Further, the CPU 1 obtains the time currently measured by the timer 4 (S13), reads out the time measured by the timer 4 previously stored in the RAM 8 (S14), and calculates the tempo based on the difference therebetween. (S15), and outputs the calculated tempo to the audio processing unit 11 via the device interface 7 (S16).
Overwrites the clock time stored in step S13, and stores the clock time acquired in step S13 (S17).

The CPU 1 controls the audio processing unit 1
It is checked whether or not the performance of the entity data for which the performance instruction has been performed last time has been completed (S18). If the performance has been completed (Yes), the entity data corresponding to the identifier acquired in the process S2 is transmitted to the device interface 7 , And outputs the actual data to the audio processing unit 11 to instruct a performance (S19).

Then, the CPU 1 checks whether or not the performance of the music has been completed (S20). If the performance has not been completed (No), the CPU 1 returns to the process S2 and continues the process (B). If the performance of the music has been completed in step S20, the process ends. Further, the CPU 1 executes processing S1
In step 8, if the audio processing unit 11 has not finished the performance of the entity data for which the performance was previously instructed, the process returns to step S3 to continue the process (C).

When the CPU 1 receives an instruction to interrupt the performance from the operation unit 13 via the interrupt controller 5 during processing, the CPU 1 saves and holds the contents of the RAM 8 at that time, and issues an instruction to restart. stand by. In response to the input of the restart instruction, the contents of the RAM 8 are restored and the processing is restarted. As a result, the player can interrupt and restart the performance according to circumstances. In this case, the operation unit 13
Buttons for suspending and resuming the performance are arranged in the operation buttons 24 of.

Further, the processing of the audio processing unit 11 will be described here. The audio processing unit 11 includes a CP
When the tempo and the volume information are received from U1, the information is held, and further, when the entity data as shown in FIG. 4 is input, the channel information, the tempo information, and the program information (tone color) are obtained from the entity data. Information), note information (note information), and duration information, and set the tone of the channel indicated in the channel information according to the program information.
At the held tempo and volume, the sound of the pitch shown in the note information is produced for the time shown in the duration information.

When the player grips the operation unit 13 and presses one of the operation buttons 24 indicating the start of the performance, the CPU 1 starts the processing shown in FIG. Here, when the player swings the operation unit 13 in the up-down direction, the acceleration sensor of the sensor unit 31 detects the acceleration accompanying the up-down movement according to the swing, and the microcomputer unit 32 calculates this acceleration.
For example, the data is digitized as a value from 0 to 176 and output to the bus via the serial interface 6, and the CPU 1 receives this acceleration value. Here, this acceleration value indicates that it is falling when it is from 0 to 87,
The case of 8 indicates that there is no acceleration, and the case of 89 to 176 indicates that it is increasing.

The cable 25 for transmitting the acceleration value vibrates according to the vertical movement of the player. However, since the player wraps the cable fixing portion 26 around the arm or attaches the cable fixing portion 26 with Velcro (trademark). The cable 25 does not become entangled with the player's arm or the like.

The CPU 1 monitors the acceleration value associated with the up and down movement of the operation unit 13 by the processing shown in FIG. 6, and detects the timing of going from rising to falling and the timing of going from rising to falling (hereinafter referred to as operation change timing). so,
The acceleration value at that time is obtained, and a difference in time measured by the timer 4 is calculated between the operation change timings. Then, the CPU 1 outputs the volume value corresponding to the obtained acceleration value and the tempo corresponding to the calculated time difference to the audio processing unit 11 together with the actual data of the music information obtained from the recording medium control unit 12.

Then, the audio processing unit 11 performs audio processing for each channel based on the pitch, tone length, and timbre represented in the entity data, and plays at the input tempo and volume.

In this way, for each unit of the divided music information, the tempo and the volume are determined according to the movement of the operation unit 13 and the performance is continued. The sound volume increases as the user gets more and more, and the tempo can be controlled by quickly swinging the operation unit 13. This allows the player to treat the operation unit 13 like a baton, change the playing state of the music, and give the player a feeling as if he / she is an orchestra conductor. I can satisfy the demand for performance.

Even when the operation section 13 is shaken small, if the tempo is increased quickly to increase the tempo, the acceleration at the operation change timing increases, and the sound volume increases. Therefore, more preferably, the CPU 1 estimates the amplitude by integrating the acceleration value by a predetermined method (such as the Romberg method). Further, when the tempo is fast, instead of the integration, the detected acceleration value may be corrected to a small value by an empirical rule and reflected on the sound volume.

Further, it is preferable that the CPU 1 performs a process of evaluating a performance whose tempo and volume are controlled in accordance with the operation of the player. In this case, in association with the music information divided for each unit shown in FIG. 4 (for example, in association with the identifier of the reference information), the target value tempo and the target value volume (basic performance state ) Is recorded on a recording medium, and the CPU 1 compares the volume value calculated in the processing S11 in the processing of FIG. 6, the tempo (actual performance state) calculated in the processing S15 with this basic performance state, The evaluation score is adjusted according to the difference. That is, as the difference is smaller, the evaluation points are added to perform an excellent evaluation, and when the difference is larger, the evaluation points are deducted. Then, when ending the processing shown in FIG. 6, the CPU 1 notifies the player of the evaluation point.

In this case, the number of performance interruption points is set in advance, and the CPU 1 calculates the evaluation points,
The performance interruption point is compared with the evaluation point. If the evaluation point falls below the performance interruption point, the processing is interrupted and the performance is stopped even during the processing of FIG.

In this way, it is possible for the player to know the evaluation of the player's own performance state with respect to the target performance state, thereby improving the game characteristics.

Here, the method of reporting the evaluation includes a booing sound of a spectator, a plurality of types of clapping sounds (stepwise claps from sparse to loud claps), cheering of a spectator ("bravo", etc.). The audio data may be stored in a recording medium, and the audio may be read out via the recording medium control unit 12 and sounded by the audio processing unit 11. Specifically, when the performance is interrupted due to the interruption of the processing, a clapping sound or a cheering sound data is selectively sounded according to the evaluation point, such as sounding an audience booing sound. As a result, the player's presence can be enhanced.

Further, the CPU 1 performs processing for displaying a screen as shown in FIG. 7 in parallel with the processing shown in FIG. That is, an orchestra animation image (eg, MPEG (Motion Picture Experts Groove)
up) Video) S and pop-up animation image P
And an instruction to display a music score screen R representing the music score of the music to be played is transmitted from the CPU 1 to the graphic engine 10 via the graphic engine interface 9, the graphic engine 10 draws and arranges these screens, and A screen as shown in FIG. 7 above is displayed.

In this case, reference information of an animation image to be displayed in a popup or information for controlling an animation image S as a background is set in association with the identifier of the reference information shown in FIG. If there is an animation image associated with the acquired identifier in parallel with the processing S2 in FIG. 6, an instruction to reproduce and display the animation image is output to the graphic engine 10 via the graphic engine interface 9, and the acquired image is acquired. If there is information for controlling the background animation related to the identifier, processing such as changing the reproduction speed of the background animation image and the type of the background animation image is performed according to the information.

Further, in association with each music information, the image of the score is divided for each page of the score (for example, on a recording medium).
At the same time, the information of the page to be displayed is stored in association with the identifier of the reference information shown in FIG. Then, the CPU 1 acquires the page information associated with the acquired identifier in parallel with the processing S2 of FIG.
An instruction to display the musical score image R indicated in the page information is output.

In the musical score image R, various performance symbols (speed slogans and the like) T are represented, and the player can know the basic performance state according to the performance symbols. In FIG. 7, the performance symbols are not only those used in the actual music score but also may be written in a language such as "slow" or "large" according to the instruction. In this case, a plurality of musical score images in each notation method may be prepared, and at least one of the images may be selectively displayed according to a preset setting.

On this screen, a display U1 showing the evaluation as a bar graph or a character string, and a display U2 showing the evaluation as animation of a character (change of facial expression, image in a balloon, change of character, change of movement). Is preferably displayed together to enhance the game characteristics. With such a display, the player does not get bored with the game. Furthermore, if the player does not have much experience in playing, if he does not know the difference from the basic performance state, he may misunderstand as if he / she is wrongly evaluated and get bored with the game. It is also preferable to display (Q) a bar display Q1 representing the basic performance state of the volume / tempo and a bar graph Q2 representing the actual performance state of the player on the screen by selecting the difficulty level. By doing so, the player can visually recognize the deviation from the basic performance state, and can easily adapt to the game and play continuously.

Further, here, the CPU 1 performs the processing in parallel with the processing S2, and thus realizes the page feed of the musical score image in parallel with the music performance regardless of the instruction of the player. Regardless of the progress of the music performance, when the operation button 24 of the operation unit 13 is pressed, the page of the score image is turned, and each page of the score image may be sequentially displayed. In this case, the player controls the playing state by the commanding operation and also performs the page turning operation of the musical score, thereby increasing the difficulty of the game.

Further, the CPU 1 may not display the musical score image according to the instruction. In this case,
Since the display of the performance symbols is not performed, the difficulty of the game can be further increased, and the game characteristics can be improved.

Further, an image to be displayed according to the evaluation result is set together with each piece of music information, and the CPU 1 selects a display image based on the evaluation result obtained by the evaluation processing after the performance of the music. An instruction to display the image may be output via the interface 9. In this way, the player can be expected to play repeatedly for the purpose of displaying an image displayed with a specific evaluation, and the player is not bored.

In the above description, the operation unit 13
Has been described as an example in which the sensor unit 31 includes an acceleration sensor oriented in a single axial direction, but the sensor unit 31 may include a plurality of sensors. Specifically, the sensor unit 31 includes an acceleration sensor that is oriented in the up-down direction of the operation unit 13 and detects acceleration in the direction, and an acceleration sensor that is oriented in the left-right direction of the operation unit 13 and detects acceleration in the direction. May be provided.

In this case, the CPU 1 can detect the left-right direction of the player by a known method such as integration based on the left-right acceleration. Therefore, for example, each channel (each instrument part) of actual data of music information
The CPU 1 determines which instrument part the player is facing based on the left and right directions, and determines the volume of the channel corresponding to the instrument part based on the left and right directions. May be controlled. Also in this case, it is realistic and preferable to set the tempo common to all channels. In this way, the volume of each part can be independently adjusted by changing the direction by the player, and the player can be given a stronger impression as if he / she is a conductor.

Further, if the processing for controlling the volume of each channel is performed for all the songs, if the sense of reality is rather deteriorated, the highlighted portion (specific musical instrument part is emphasized) in association with the reference information in FIG. Alternatively, a flag indicating a music location to be played) may be set, and the above-described volume control processing for each channel may be performed only at the highlighted location.

Further, when performing the volume control processing for each channel, a cursor display indicating which part is to be given an instruction (a frame line is superimposed on the image S in FIG. It is preferable to perform a display such as changing a background color of a part of the score image R).

Further, the CPU 1 of the present embodiment may store the volume value and the tempo under the performance control in the recording medium via the RAM 8 or the recording medium control unit 12 in accordance with the instruction in accordance with the instruction. In this way, the player can later listen to the performance that he controlled,
In the case of a game, repeated play can be expected to record a better performance state, and as an educational simulator, its own performance control can be verified later, and the educational effect can be enhanced.

In the above description, the operation unit 13
Is connected to the serial interface 6 by the cable 25.
And a transmission unit that modulates data output by the operation unit 13 via the cable 25 by a predetermined modulation method and transmits the data wirelessly.
The receiving unit that receives and demodulates the modulated signal transmitted from the transmitting unit and outputs data to the interrupt controller 5 and the serial interface 6 may be provided on the interrupt controller 5 and the serial interface 6 side. Absent. By doing so, the operation unit 13 can wirelessly transmit data relating to the movement, and the player can handle the operation unit 13 as if it were a baton. The feeling can be enhanced.

The operation unit 13 is not limited to the music performance device shown in the present embodiment, but may be, for example, a sensor unit 31.
Of the operation unit 13 can be rotated from the outside, and can be oriented to the main axis (longitudinal direction of the distal end) of the operation unit 13,
The attachment 21 may be used in a fencing game, for example, as a flexible rod-shaped body (in this case, it is preferable that the orientation angle of the sensor unit 31 be the main axis direction). E-commerce,
It can be used for various purposes such as auction games.

In the operation unit 13 described here, the sensor unit 31 is an acceleration sensor. However, any other sensor may be used as long as it can detect displacement and an amount related to the displacement. For example, if a speed sensor is used, the displacement can be obtained by integration. Therefore, the CPU 1 obtains the amplitude of the vertical movement of the operation unit 13 based on the displacement, changes the volume of the music performance, and based on the detected speed. To change the tempo.

Further, originally, it is preferable that the sensor section 31 is disposed closer to the distal end of the attachment 21 than the grip section 23 is. By doing so, the detection accuracy can be improved.

In addition, the operation unit 13 may be one using a cross key, an analog joystick, a keyboard for a personal computer, a mouse, or the like. In this case, with a cross key or a keyboard, the tempo may be determined at a timing at which a predetermined timing key is pressed. Further, the sound volume can be realized by changing the sound volume to a proper value set in advance depending on whether or not a predetermined sound volume key is pressed at a timing instructed by the screen display. In this case, it may be determined whether or not to set the volume to a predetermined volume depending on how much the timing deviates from the strict timing. Further, when controlling the volume of each channel, a music portion for controlling the volume of each channel is set in advance, and the score image of the portion is highlighted (color is changed, shaded, etc.). Depending on whether or not a key for channel designation is pressed while the part is being played, whether or not to control the volume for each channel may be selectively executed.

Further, in the case of an analog joystick, the volume and tempo may be controlled by the shake width and the timing of up / down movement, respectively, and the volume control for each channel may be achieved by left / right operation. A similar process can be performed in accordance with the operation described above.

Next, a music performance device according to a second embodiment of the present invention will be described. The music playing device according to the present embodiment, in order to detect the action of the player,
It uses a three-dimensional digitizer or a motion capture system.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8, the music performance device according to the present embodiment comprises a CPU 1, a bus controller 2, an input / output interface 3, a timer 4, an interrupt controller 5, a serial interface 6, , Device interface 7, RAM 8, graphic engine interface 9, graphic engine 10
Audio processing unit 11, recording medium control unit 12,
A motion capture system 41, an operation unit 42,
It basically comprises an interface unit 43.
Note that the same components as those in the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and detailed description is omitted. The processing of the CPU 1 of the present embodiment is slightly different from that of the CPU 1 of the music performance apparatus according to the first embodiment, and this processing will be described later.

The motion capture system 41 detects at least the movement of the player's finger and the movement of the baton held by the player, and outputs the three-dimensional coordinates of the principal points to the interface unit 43. Specifically, as the motion capture system 41, there are a system to which a robot vision technology is applied, and a system for detecting an electromagnetic element attached to an operation unit 42 as a baton or an attachment of a player by magnetic means, and the like. Specifically, Motion Analy
There is a system such as HiRES (trademark) of sis. The operation unit 42 includes buttons, a joystick, and the like, and outputs the contents of these operations by the player to the interface unit 43. The interface unit 43 outputs data input from the motion capture system 41 and the operation unit 42 to the serial interface 6 or the interrupt controller 5 as serial data or an interrupt control signal.

The CPU 1 performs the same processing as the CPU 1 according to the first embodiment shown in FIG. 6, except that the processing performs the control processing of the playing state based on the acceleration value. On the other hand, the present embodiment is different in that the performance state is controlled based on the position coordinates of the fingers of the player and the coordinates of the baton.

That is, the CPU 1 calculates the vertical component (Y coordinate) from the data of the position coordinates of the baton, which is periodically input from the motion capture system 41 via the interface 43 and the serial interface 6.
Is taken out, the data of the Y coordinate is differentiated, and the speed data of the vertical movement is calculated. Then, a tempo is calculated based on the time counted by the timer 4 when the speed data becomes “0”, and the calculated tempo is output to the audio processing unit 11 to control the music playing tempo.

Further, the CPU 1 detects the amplitude of the baton in the Y coordinate direction from the data of the position coordinates of the baton input from the motion capture system 41, and based on this amplitude, The volume value is calculated and output to the audio processing unit 11.

Further, at this time, the CPU 1 detects the direction of the player based on the lateral position (X coordinate) of the baton and the position coordinate (Z coordinate) in the depth direction, and based on the direction. Depending on which channel the musical instrument part is facing, the volume of the channel corresponding to that part is controlled based on the amplitude of the baton.

Further, what is characteristic in the present embodiment is that the movement of the finger of the player is detected, and the playing state is changed by the movement of the finger. In this case, the player wears the glove on the hand without the baton, and the motion capture system 41 detects each point (each fingertip, joint position, hand position, etc.) of the glove, Output via the interface unit 43 and the serial interface 6. Then, the CPU 1 detects the direction of the index finger of the player, and controls the volume of the channel corresponding to the musical instrument part in the direction by the amplitude of the baton. Further, when the coordinates of the player's hand and the coordinates of the baton are more than a preset value in the X direction,
The volume value may be controlled assuming that the player has instructed the entire orchestra to increase the volume. Even if the amplitude of the baton is not large, the CPU 1 determines the sound volume value in consideration of the movement of the hand when the movement is large. That is, the CPU 1 determines the sound volume value in accordance with the greater amplitude of either the baton or the hand movement.

Further, what is characteristic of the present embodiment is that the operation section 42 is formed in the shape of a music stand for a conductor, and operation buttons are arranged at predetermined positions on the music stand, as if the music were turned over. This is to give the player the feeling of being. In this case, for example, when the baton is taken out of the music stand, preparations for starting the performance may be made.

The other processes such as the evaluation process and the screen display process of the CPU 1 are the same as those in the first embodiment, and the description is omitted.

In the screen display process of the CPU 1, the movement of the player may be superimposed and displayed on the screen by using a character by a setting in a known manner. In this way, the player can visually recognize his / her own actions via the character, and can enhance the game characteristics as a game. In addition, the player can use his / her own movement as a simulator for conductor education. Verification can improve educational effects.

As described above, according to the music performance apparatus of the present embodiment, various actions of the player can be reflected in the performance state, and a higher sense of realism can be given to the player.

Next, a music performance device according to a third embodiment of the present invention will be described. The music playing device according to the present embodiment has a tip 5 having a substantially cylindrical or prismatic shape.
1 and a grip portion 52. The grip portion 52 has a hollow portion, and a circuit for implementing the music playing device according to the present embodiment is arranged in the hollow portion.

As shown in FIG. 10, the circuit includes a microcomputer section 61, and the microcomputer section 61 includes a sensor section 62.
, An external storage control unit 63, a ROM 65, and an amplification unit 66.
And are connected. Power is supplied from a power supply unit 67 to each unit.

The microcomputer section 61 has a CPU or a DSP (Di-
gital Signal Processor), a RAM, a timer, etc., according to a processing program stored in the ROM 65,
A process for controlling each unit is performed. The operation of the microcomputer will be described later. The sensor unit 62 is similar to the sensor unit 31 according to the first embodiment, and detects a displacement and an amount related to the displacement. In the following description, the sensor unit 62
Is an acceleration sensor that outputs an acceleration value.

The external storage control section 63 reads out music information and various parameters from a memory card or a stick-shaped memory device (hereinafter, referred to as a recording medium). The ROM 65 stores programs processed by the microcomputer unit 61, parameters necessary for the processing, and the like. The amplifying unit 66 includes the microcomputer unit 6
1 amplifies the audio signal output and sounds the speaker.
The amplifying unit 66 sets the volume (amplification factor) according to an instruction for setting the volume input from the microcomputer unit 61. The power supply section 67 is a battery and supplies power to each section.

Here, the operation of the microcomputer section 61 will be described. In the following description, the external storage control unit 63
The music information stored in the recording medium read by
It is assumed that the image data is divided into predetermined units as in the embodiment. The microcomputer unit 61 starts the processing shown in FIG. 11 when the power is turned on, determines whether the acceleration value input from the sensor unit 62 exceeds a preset value (S31), and exceeds the set value. If not (if No), the process S31 is repeatedly executed and the process stands by. Then, in step S31, if it exceeds the set value (Ye
If it is s), it is checked whether the music performance apparatus of the present embodiment is descending or ascending based on the acceleration value input from the sensor unit 62 (S32). Here, if the vehicle is descending, the acceleration value (RAM
It is checked whether or not it was rising last time (S33), and if it was rising last time (Yes) (Yes).
If that is the case), it means that it has changed from ascending to descending, so the current acceleration value is stored in the RAM (S34), and the process proceeds to processing S37.

If it is determined in the process S33 that the vehicle is descending the last time (No), the process shifts to the process S32 to continue the process. Further, if it is rising in the process S32,
With reference to the acceleration value previously input from the sensor unit 62,
It is checked whether or not the vehicle was descending last time (S35). If the vehicle was descending last time (Yes), it means that the vehicle has changed from descending to rising, and the current acceleration value is stored in the RAM (S35).
36). If it is determined in step S35 that the vehicle is not descending (No), the process proceeds to step S32 to continue the process.

The microcomputer unit 61 checks whether or not the sound is currently being output (S37).
If es), the process returns to step S32 to continue the process. If output is not being performed in step S37 (if No), one unit of music information is read out via the external storage control unit 63 (S38), and the acceleration value stored in the RAM is obtained in step S34 or S36. Then, time information (time information measured by a timer or the like) previously stored in the RAM is acquired (S3).
9). Then, the microcomputer unit 61 calculates a difference between the time information and the current time, sets tempo information based on the difference, and stores the current time in the RAM as time information (S40). . The microcomputer unit 61
Is based on the acceleration value acquired in step S39.
6 (S41), and sounds (music sound) based on the music information acquired in step S38 at the tempo set in step S40, and outputs the sound to the amplifier 66 (S4).
2) Return to step S32 to continue the process.

That is, according to the processing of the microcomputer unit 61 shown in FIG. 11, the music performance apparatus of the present embodiment, which is regarded as a baton, is vigorously swung down (with an acceleration exceeding a predetermined acceleration) or swung up. As a result, the performance of music is started, and thereafter, the volume is controlled based on the acceleration value, and the tempo is controlled by the speed of the vibration. Here, if the music performance apparatus according to the present embodiment is shaken with an acceleration, the amplitude increases in a normal operation, so that the volume is eventually controlled according to the amplitude.

Although the description has been made here assuming that music information is stored in the recording medium, the music information may be stored in the ROM 65. In this case, the external storage control unit 63 is not always necessary. Here, the performance is started when the acceleration exceeds a predetermined acceleration. However, an operation button may be arranged to receive an instruction to start the performance. Further, the music to be played may be selectable by the operation button. In this case, if the microcomputer unit 61 sounds a part of the music to be played each time the operation button for selection is pressed, the player can know in advance which music will be played. And convenience can be improved. Also, if only the indication (blinking the light emitting diode or the like) indicating the selection is made at the time of this selection, it is not known which music will be played until the performance is started. Can be improved.

The music information stored in the recording medium or the ROM 65 is stored in the M like the music performance device of the first embodiment.
The data may be stored as IDI or the like, and the performance may be processed by the microcomputer unit 61, or the performance state such as volume and tempo may be controlled by a known method using actually sampled audio data.

According to the music performance apparatus of the present embodiment, the music is performed while controlling the volume and the tempo according to the state of the swing, so that the player is given an impression as if he / she is a conductor. be able to.

Further, in the music performance devices according to the first and second embodiments of the present invention, the music data in the MIDI format is divided into predetermined units, and the volume and the performance tempo of each unit are controlled. However, even if it is not such music data, the performance tempo is controlled by changing the reading speed of the audio data using audio data stored in, for example, a CD or an MD, and the performance volume is controlled. Good. In this case, in order to perform control for each music part, the sound source corresponding to each channel may be stored on a CD or MD. Further, as such music data, MP3 data for each channel (MPEG Audio Layer
3) It does not matter.

Further, in the music performance apparatus according to the first to third embodiments of the present invention, the swing cycle and the amplitude of the operation section and the music performance apparatus are recorded once or more than once.
By correcting the next swing cycle and amplitude using the recorded cycle and amplitude, even if an inappropriate command operation is performed once or twice, the contents of one or more past operations can be performed by music. Is reflected in the performance tempo and volume of the music, so that performance control closer to reality is performed, and a more realistic performance feeling can be given to the player. In addition, by doing so, the interruption of the performance due to erroneous detection is less likely to occur, and it is possible to give the player a reminder that the operation content is properly evaluated.

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According to the present invention, the control means controls the playing state based on the input from the commanding operation unit to perform the music, thereby providing the player with the music performance. Gives a sense of engagement and satisfies the player's desire for music performance.Music playing toys can contribute to the emotional education of children, and can also be used by the elderly and people with physical disabilities. It can also be used for rehabilitation.

Further, according to the present invention, there is provided a music performance device and a music performance game device in which the control means performs a music performance while controlling the performance state based on an input from the operation section, and evaluates the performance state. As a result, the player can be given a sense of being engaged in music performance, and the game characteristics can be improved.

Further, according to the present invention, since the music performance device is configured to selectively control at least one performance state of the musical instrument part by the action of the player, the performance state can be controlled for each musical instrument part. For example, if the volume of the designated part is controlled, only the violin part can be excited, and the player can actively participate in music performance, as if the player actually became a conductor. Can give a good feeling. In addition, this makes it possible to control the performance based on the interpretation of the player, so that it is possible to improve the sense of reality as a conductor simulator and to contribute to conductor education as a conductor simulator.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a configuration block diagram of a music performance device according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an appearance of an operation unit 13 of the music performance device according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view illustrating a cross section of the grip portion 23.

FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing the contents of actual data of music information.

FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing the contents of reference data of music information.

FIG. 6 is a flowchart illustrating processing performed by a CPU 1;

7 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of a screen displayed on a display 14. FIG.

FIG. 8 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a music performance device according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 9 is a front view illustrating an appearance of a music playing device according to a third embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 10 is a configuration block diagram of a music performance device according to a third embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 11 shows a microcomputer unit 6 according to the third embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing the processing content of No. 1;

[Explanation of symbols]

1 CPU, 2 bus controller, 3 input / output interface, 4 timer, 5 interrupt controller, 6
Serial interface, 7 device interface, 8 RAM, 9 graphic engine interface, 10 graphic engine, 11 audio processing unit, 12 recording medium control unit, 13 operation unit, 14
Display, 21 attachment, 22 base, 2
3 grip part, 24 operation buttons, 25 cable, 26
Cable fixing part, 27 connector part, 31 sensor part, 32 microcomputer part, 41 motion capture system, 42 operation part, 43 interface part, 51
Tip section, 52 grip section, 61 microcomputer section, 62 sensor section, 63 external storage control section, 65 ROM, 66 amplification section, 67 power supply section.

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Claims (18)

[Claims] 1. A music performance device comprising means for performing music on the basis of music data, a commanding operation unit, and control means for controlling a performance state of the music based on an input from the commanding operation unit. A music performance device comprising: 2. The music performance apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising means for detecting at least one of an amplitude and a cycle of the command operation by said command operation section. 3. The music performance apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the control means controls the volume of the music in accordance with the amplitude of the commanding operation. 4. The music performance apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the control means controls a performance tempo of the music in accordance with a cycle of the commanding operation. 5. A music performance device comprising means for performing music based on music data, comprising: an operation unit; control means for controlling a music performance state based on an input from the operation unit; Means for evaluating the controlled performance state and displaying the evaluation result. 6. A means for playing music of each part based on music data defining a timbre / pitch for each of a plurality of parts; a means for detecting an action of a player; and an action based on the detected action of the player. And a selection control means for selectively controlling at least one performance state of the part of the musical instrument. 7. The music performance device according to claim 6, wherein the means for detecting an action of the player detects at least a direction of the player, and the selection control means based on the detected direction of the player. A music performance device, wherein at least one of the parts of the musical instrument to be selectively controlled is selected. 8. The music performance apparatus according to claim 6, further comprising: a music data having a basic performance state registered in advance and an actual performance state controlled based on the detected action of the player. A music performance apparatus comprising: means for detecting difference data; and means for generating evaluation data based on the detected difference data and informing the player of the evaluation data. 9. A music performance game apparatus comprising: means for playing music based on music data; and means for displaying an image. An operation unit, and a performance of the music based on an input from the operation unit. Control means for controlling a state; means for evaluating the controlled playing state; means for storing information indicating timing for displaying an image in association with the music data; means for displaying the image, Means for controlling display of an image in accordance with the information indicating the game performance. 10. The music performance game device according to claim 9, wherein the control means interrupts the performance when the evaluation of the performance state meets a predetermined interruption condition. apparatus. 11. The music performance game apparatus according to claim 10, wherein said evaluation means sounds a sound effect based on a result of the evaluation when the performance is interrupted or terminated. apparatus. 12. The music playing game apparatus according to claim 11, further comprising means for storing a booing sound of the spectator, wherein said evaluating means sounds the booing sound of the spectator as a sound effect when the performance is interrupted. A music playing game device, comprising: 13. The music performance game apparatus according to claim 11, further comprising: means for storing a cheering sound of a spectator and a clapping sound; When the result satisfies a preset good evaluation condition, at least one of cheering and applause of the audience is sounded as a sound effect. 14. The music performance game apparatus according to claim 9, further comprising: means for storing a score image associated with music data, wherein the means for controlling display of the image includes: A music performance game apparatus, wherein the musical score image is displayed by being divided for each page, and the musical score image is turned and displayed based on an input from an operation unit. 15. The music performance game apparatus according to claim 14, wherein said display control means selectively displays or not displays said musical score image in accordance with a display instruction. Game equipment. 16. A music performance program comprising: a module for performing music based on music data; and a module for controlling a performance state of the music based on an input from a commanding operation unit. Computer readable recording medium. 17. A module for performing music based on music data, a module for controlling the performance state of the music based on an input from an operation unit, and a module for evaluating and displaying the controlled performance state. And a computer-readable recording medium storing a music performance program including: 18. A module for playing music of each part based on music data in which a tone color and a pitch are defined for each of a plurality of parts, a module for detecting an action of a player, and based on the detected action of the player. And a module for selectively controlling at least one performance state of the musical instrument part. A computer-readable recording medium storing a music performance program.