JADE is a new kind of electronic musical instrument that is played not with the hands or a bow, but with vital signs such as heart rate and blood pressure. The instrument’s primary purposes are for both musical exploration and for deepening mindfulness practice through audible biofeedback. Potential applications include music composition and performance, mindfulness and meditation practice, music therapy, and stress management. 

Created by Andrew Staniland, Andy Fisher, Alicia Leonard and Mark Bennett @ MEARL