Instrument library

Hand gesture music instrument library

Browse playable webcam instruments by the sound you want to make. Choose one to open its live playing view.

4 instruments

Getting started

What is hand gesture music?

Hand gesture music is a way to turn webcam-tracked hand movements into notes, chords, melodies, or drum hits. Pick an instrument above, then use its on-screen guide to make sound with your hands.

  1. 1

    Choose an instrument

    Start with piano, chords, theremin, or drums based on the sound you want to make.

  2. 2

    Allow camera access

    Open the live view and let your browser use the webcam for hand tracking.

  3. 3

    Follow the gesture guide

    Keep your hands in frame and try the simple movement shown for that instrument.

How do I start playing hand gesture music?

What is hand gesture music?

It is music you play by moving your hands in front of a camera instead of touching a physical instrument. Gesture Synth maps those movements to sound in real time.

What do I need to play?

Use a modern browser with a webcam, then allow camera access when you open an instrument. No special controller is needed.

Which instrument should I try first?

Try Gesture Piano for individual notes or Air Drums for a direct tap-and-hit rhythm. Both are good first ways to hear how your hand movement changes the sound.

Which instruments can I play here?

This library currently includes Gesture Piano, Gesture Chords, Air Theremin, and Air Drums. Each opens a live, browser-based instrument.