A LOOK INTO MUSIC TECHNOLOGIES

A LOOK INTO MUSIC TECHNOLOGIES: HOW HAS THE INFORMATIONAL AGE INFLUENCE MUSIC? INTRODUCTION As we enter a new millennia, so will our music. The entire field of music has experienced dramatic changes due to the post- industrial/ informational age. This paper will focus primarily on the expansion of musical research and the development of new tools to aid in learning. The overall reaction details innovations that enhance and expand the depths of music. RESEARCH In …

…like music notation software, MIDI, and multimedia enable students to strive for new ground. Surely problems will arise, but solutions can be offered. As musicians, I feel that it is our duty to learn what technology can offer, because in the end, it can only enhance an individual's performance. Bibliography ARA Music Technology: http://www.users.dicron.co.uk Technology Strategies for Music Educators: http://www.ti-meorg XArt Online Journal: http://www.explodingart.com.au/