The Andantephone: A musical instrument you play by simply walking on it

See The Toronto Star, Thursday, March 11, 2010,
"Playing the pipe organ: it's now as easy as walkin", By: John Terauds Classical Music Critic, Published on Thu Mar 11 2010

Still pictures of early andantephone:

Metaphor for what the andentaphone does:

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Imagine a paper tape attached to your body as you walk along. The faster you walk, the faster you pull the paper tape through a music box or orchestron, so the faster the music plays. If you stop walking, the music stops.

Improved andantephone using sensor pads manufactured by London Mat:

See and hear an andantephone made from London Mat square sensor pads in a linear array.

See and hear an andantephone made from London Mat square sensor pads in a square array:


Video of Janek and Ryan playing together

Improved andantephone using sensor pads manufactured by London Mat, being tested in the Early Learning Centre day care:

Further performances and demonstrations:

Videos: