An Overview of Algorithmic Music Composition in the Noteworks Software Platform

Abstract

Noteworks is music composition software that re-imagines the way music is created, played, and shared. Users create musical compositions by building networks and interacting with them in real time. Noteworks reduces the learning curve for algorithmic-music composition, such that most individuals with a basic knowledge of computer interaction can create original compositions with limited instruction. Dynamic networks have the potential to play back for hours without repeating. This document will provide a brief summary overview of the GUI.