Hello! With this project, I’m aiming to create a lightweight device that can be attached to the shaft of various mallets of percussion instruments (including but not limited to marimba, vibraphone, and xylophone mallets). This device will use motion sensing to get raw data during a percussion practice session, which is then exported and analyzed to create a concise summary/practice plan for users via a website or app.

As this project begins, I’m focusing on developing a clamp that will sturdily attach to a mallet (specifically a marimba mallet). I’ve also added a platform for the electronics!