What is it about?
This paper examines three functions of music technology in the study of music. Firstly, as a tool, secondly, as an instrument and, lastly, as a medium for thinking. In this paper, I suggest that music institutions should take a broad and integrated approach to the place of music technology in the curriculum, ensuring that music technologies are utilised in each of these three ways,
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Why is it important?
The foundation of music technology is the digital representation of sound. As our societies become increasingly embroiled in digital media for representation and communication, our approach to music education need to adapt to integrate these developments while maintaining the essence of music.
Perspectives
The computer can be a musical instrument as a well as a learning tool. Thinking about the computer as a musical instrument recognises its ability to be a medium of human expression, placing it in a category familiar to music educationalists, and situates it in an artistic (rather than scientific) context.
algorithmicmusic@gmail.com Andrew R. Brown
Griffith University
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This page is a summary of: Music, media and making: Humanising digital media in music education, International Journal of Music Education, May 1999, SAGE Publications,
DOI: 10.1177/025576149903300103.
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