57-801 Introduction to Music Technology

6 units, Carnegie Mellon University

This course gives an overview of music technology through practical information and several handson projects. Concepts such as MIDI and digital audio are introduced and specific topics are covered in detail including sequencing, music notation, digital recording, mixing, and production. Throughout the course, students are required to complete several projects and create musical compositions in styles of their own choosing. The student is not graded on the musicality of these compositions, but instead on how well they meet the stated project goals by correctly using specific equipment andor computer programs.

Prerequisites: none listed

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