Title
Machine Musicianship
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Musicians Begin Formal Training By Acquiring A Body Of Musical Concepts Commonly Known As Musicianship. These Concepts Underlie The Musical Skills Of Listening, Performance, And Composition. Like Humans, Computer Music Programs Can Benefit From A Systematic Foundation Of Musical Knowledge. This Book Explores The Technology Of Implementing Musical Processes Such As Segmentation, Pattern Processing, And Interactive Improvisation In Computer Programs. It Shows How The Resulting Applications Can Be Used To Accomplish Tasks Ranging From The Solution Of Simple Musical Problems To The Live Performance Of Interactive Compositions And The Design Of Musically Responsive Installations And Web Sites.Machine Musicianship Is Both A Programming Tutorial And An Exploration Of The Foundational Concepts Of Musical Analysis, Performance, And Composition. The Theoretical Foundations Are Derived From The Fields Of Music Theory, Computer Music, Music Cognition, And Artificial Intelligence. The Book Will Be Of Interest To Practitioners Of Those Fields, As Well As To Performers And Composers.The Concepts Are Programmed Using C++ And Max. The Accompanying Cdrom Includes Working Versions Of The Examples, As Well As Source Code And A Hypertext Document Showing How The Code Leads To The Program'S Musical Functionality.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Machine Musicianship'? A: 'Machine Musicianship' focuses on the intersection of music and technology, exploring how computer programs can implement musical processes. It covers topics such as segmentation, pattern processing, and interactive improvisation.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Machine Musicianship'? A: The author of 'Machine Musicianship' is Robert Rowe, who brings expertise from music theory, computer music, and artificial intelligence.
- Q: What programming languages are used in this book? A: 'Machine Musicianship' uses C++ and Max to program the concepts discussed in the book.
- Q: Is 'Machine Musicianship' suitable for beginners? A: Yes, 'Machine Musicianship' serves as both a programming tutorial and a foundational text for understanding musicianship, making it accessible for beginners interested in computer music.
- Q: What type of materials are included with the book? A: The book comes with a CD-ROM that includes working versions of examples, source code, and a hypertext document explaining how the code contributes to the program's musical functionality.
- Q: What are the dimensions and binding of 'Machine Musicianship'? A: 'Machine Musicianship' is a hardcover book with 416 pages.
- Q: When was 'Machine Musicianship' published? A: 'Machine Musicianship' was published on March 5, 2001.
- Q: What is the condition of used copies of 'Machine Musicianship'? A: Used copies of 'Machine Musicianship' are generally in good condition, with many available in very good condition.
- Q: What categories does 'Machine Musicianship' fall under? A: 'Machine Musicianship' is categorized under Composition, making it relevant for those interested in music creation and theory.
- Q: Can 'Machine Musicianship' be useful for live performances? A: Yes, the book explores applications that can be used for live performance of interactive compositions and the design of musically responsive installations.