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.
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Choose an instrument
Start with piano, chords, theremin, or drums based on the sound you want to make.
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Allow camera access
Open the live view and let your browser use the webcam for hand tracking.
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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.
