CMP 132 Notational Techniques
This course will examine traditional and twentieth century conventions of Western music notation essential for the clear communication of musical ideas between contemporary composers and performers. Both handwritten and software-based notation techniques will be studied and the standards currently in place in the music publishing industry will be carefully observed. Relevant topics including part extraction, keyboard reductions, instrument specific indications and contemporary methods of representation such as graphic notation will be addressed through musical examples and written exercises.