Automatic Detection and Analysis of Singing Mistakes for Music Pedagogy

• URL: http://arxiv.org/abs/2602.06917v1
• Date: Fri, 06 Feb 2026 18:15:36 GMT
• Title: Automatic Detection and Analysis of Singing Mistakes for Music Pedagogy
• Abstract summary: This paper introduces a framework for automatic singing mistake detection in the context of music pedagogy.<n>The dataset comprises synchronized teacher learner vocal recordings, with annotations marking different types of mistakes made by learners.<n>Using this dataset, we develop different deep learning models for mistake detection and benchmark them.
• Score: 6.99635202348971
• License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
• Abstract: The advancement of machine learning in audio analysis has opened new possibilities for technology-enhanced music education. This paper introduces a framework for automatic singing mistake detection in the context of music pedagogy, supported by a newly curated dataset. The dataset comprises synchronized teacher learner vocal recordings, with annotations marking different types of mistakes made by learners. Using this dataset, we develop different deep learning models for mistake detection and benchmark them. To compare the efficacy of mistake detection systems, a new evaluation methodology is proposed. Experiments indicate that the proposed learning-based methods are superior to rule-based methods. A systematic study of errors and a cross-teacher study reveal insights into music pedagogy that can be utilised for various music applications. This work sets out new directions of research in music pedagogy. The codes and dataset are publicly available.

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