Evolution of Musical Notation Systems and Contexts

Explore the diverse world of musical notation systems, from Eastern to Western traditions, spanning Babylonian notations, Guido d'Arezzo's contributions, Gregorian chants, and modern-day tempo measures. Uncover the rich history and nuances of musical expression through various scales, staves, ornamentations, and the transition from absolute music to more expressive forms. Delve into the complexities of notation criteria, tempo distinctions, and common challenges faced, shedding light on both historical and contemporary perspectives.

• Musical Notation
• Eastern vs Western
• Evolution
• Scales
• Expressionism

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1. Musical Notation Part 1: A Lil Bit of Context Alexis Hudes

2. Eastern vs. Western Scales Staves Absolute Music Raagas Quarter Tones Ornamentation Expressionism

4. Babylonian Music Notation

5. Western: Guido dArezzo

6. Pre-stave Western Music: Gregorian Chant Notation

7. Eastern http://www.byzantinechant.org/notation/Table%20of%20Byzantine%20Notation%20Symbols.pdf

8. Bibliography http://raag-hindustani.com/Scales3.html http://www.byzantinechant.org/notation/Table%20of%20Byzantine%20Not ation%20Symbols.pdf http://home.arcor.de/olins/publications/varys/figures/1.jpg http://neilhawes.com/sstheory/theory22.htm http://musicnotation.org/systems/ http://musicnotation.org/systems/criteria/ http://www.rpmseattle.com/of_note/west-meets-east-notation-playback-of- quarter-tone-music-using-sibelius/

9. Musical Notation Part 2: My System First, any questions????? :)

10. Notation Criteria

11. Tempo Measures per minute (mpm) Vs. Beats per minute (bpm)

12. Problems? Straight lines Estimation Multiple lines Others?