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From Ancient Greek to Znameny Chant, a world beyond Western notation
If news of Finale’s demise had you pondering what notation is for – and who it’s for – those are the right questions to ask. And yes, there is a world beyond Common Western Notation.
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Pitch is political: learning Arabic maqams and decolonizing music
Sami Abu Shumays has uploaded his complete lecture on politics and maqams. He talks about how decolonizing music also meant decolonizing himself—reconnecting to his roots as a Palestinian American. This is essential context for Sami’s work, which includes the Arabic tuning section of Ableton Live 12’s tuning implementation and free companion site.
Reharmonized tone-deaf Star-Spangled Banner is now its own genre
We live in extraordinary times—times when the Internet has driven innovation and shared culture to previously unknown levels. And as with extreme performance in pro sports, we’re now treated to harmonization of the most tone-deaf renditions of the USA’s national anthem that are reimagining tonal harmony.
Ableton Live 12: a guide to everything that’s new
Peter Kirn - November 14, 2023
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In Dorico 5, refined notation and more realistic playback with less effort – even in Elements
Peter Kirn - June 5, 2023
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