What it is
Viola the Bird is a web music experiment made by David Li in collaboration with Google Arts & Culture. You control a bird named Viola, move a virtual bow, and play a cello inspired instrument. You can follow a song or improvise. The official page says the experience uses machine learning, and the details are on the official experiment page. What makes it special is that a bird plays the instrument. David Li also made Blob Opera. The official wording calls this another collaboration and does not call it a sequel to Blob Opera.
Highlights:
- Control a bird to move a virtual bow
- Play a song or improvise
- The instrument is inspired by the cello
- The official page says it uses machine learning
How to use:
- First, open the official experiment page.
- Then control the bird and draw the bow to make sound.
- Finally, follow a song or improvise on your own.
Who it's for:
People who like music and want to try a simple instrument for fun.
Before you start:
- It runs in the browser, so there is nothing to install.
- The official description says the player controls a virtual bow. It does not list a microphone or camera requirement.
- Languages, age rating and cost are not stated on the page.
- License: check the official website. Content belongs to the original creator.
Based on the official website. Not tested by AI Inspiration World.