Musical Arrangements Research Articles

From Analogue to Algorithm: The Metamorphosis of Music Production Techniques—An Integrated Literature Review

This research explores the transformation of music production (MP) from traditional to smart digital approaches. The background of the study is rooted in the rapid digital advancements in MP over the last few decades, leading to a more robust and compact MP progression. The research focuses on understanding the music industry’s process and the impact of technology on MP, particularly artificial intelligence (AI). The research methodology employed is an Integrative Literature Review, based on both Scopus and Web of Science databases. After thoroughly examining titles and abstracts, 745 documents were identified as bibliographic data. From these, 40 selected articles were synthesised and analysed to identify patterns, influential authors, prominent journals and countries, dominant intellectual themes in MP, literature clustering and research gaps. The study classifies MP into four clusters: humanistic, technological, social and cultural and industrial perspectives. Each lens offers a unique vantage point to understand the intricate tapestry of the musical landscape. The findings reveal that AI has revolutionised MP, contributing to the creation of novel sounds, genres and music arrangements. It has also facilitated cross-cultural collaborations and reshaped the music business model. These findings imply that the intersection of technology and the music industry has transformed music creation, consumption and monetisation, presenting both challenges and opportunities for stakeholders. The study concludes that the future of MP is a captivating fusion of human creativity and technological prowess, where tradition and innovation coalesce to propel musical revolution to new heights.

Influencing Factors and Countermeasures to Improve the Expressive Power of Guzheng Artistry

As one of the traditional Chinese musical instruments, guzheng has a deep cultural heritage and unique artistic charm. The improvement of guzheng's artistic expression is of great significance to the inheritance and development of guzheng culture. This paper analyses the factors affecting the guzheng's artistic expression from the aspects of players' skill level, emotional commitment, music selection and arrangement, as well as the playing environment, and puts forward corresponding countermeasures to improve the performance. Firstly, to improve the players' professionalism, including skills training and music theory learning. Secondly, to cultivate the players' musical emotion, so as to make the performance more infectious. Thirdly, innovate music arrangement and performance techniques to meet the needs of different audiences. Finally, improve the playing environment and equipment to provide good material conditions for playing. Through empirical analyses, this paper verifies the effectiveness of the proposed countermeasures and provides useful insights for the future enhancement of guzheng's expressive power.

Letting Beethoven’s Hair Down: Dancing and Musicking in Vienna

It feels fitting to have worked on this review in Baden bei Wien, in which Beethoven spent many summers. This pretty town southwest of Vienna boasts not only a Beethoven-Haus, but also a Beethoven-Panoramaweg, Beethoven-Rundwanderweg, Beethoven-Spazierweg, and even an imposing Beethoven-Tempel, offering a scenic view; notions of decentring, decolonizing, or even critically engaging with Beethoven’s canonic status feel not only remote, but also faintly inappropriate in this, as many other, Beethoven-designated spaces. Moreover, at the time of writing, the international press is reporting that Beethoven’s skull fragments are being returned to Vienna, as though they are holy relics.1 Such material traces of Beethoven’s canonicity seem to mock attempts to rattle the ideological cage, yet two recent books by Erica Buurman and Nancy November make significant contributions.2 The former indirectly poses questions about Beethoven’s relationship to Viennese dance culture, while the latter is a deeply impressive account of the chamber music arrangements of Beethoven’s symphonies. Both left me a touch nostalgic for the now marginal cultures of formal dancing and musical arrangement, which dominated the soundscape of early nineteenth-century Vienna.

Music Arrangement in Kurdish songs in Suleimani

Performed music is an important and unique part of the world's music center and its different situations are analyzed through several scientific theories. The Kurdish Music Center has its own efforts in the field of composing and distributing music and can be classified into different categories and by resorting to these scientific principles can be treated scientifically. Since the beginning of its establishment, Sulaymaniyah has been a city full of artistic products and various innovations. Therefore, working on this entity is an important task of scientific research and excavating the history of this invention requires more scientific research, especially since the state of scientific research in the field of music and analysis of production situations is not at the necessary level. This research is an examination of the musical works that have been distributed in the city of Suleimani. It also classifies and distinguishes works in terms of stage and style. Along with these is the analysis of each of the songs sampled by the researcher in terms of form, harmony, distribution of words and use of musical instruments

The Application of Piano in Chinese Pop Music Arrangements

The Application of Piano in Chinese Pop Music Arrangements

Bland velocipedmarscher och pingpongpolkor

Towards the end of the 1800s, interest in sports and physical education increased in Sweden. One consequence of this is that music linked to sports in many different styles and by a disparate group of composers of character pieces and dance music became available for sale in the music market. The purpose of this article is to study the ‘sports music’ published in Sweden as a form of middle music and to discuss the music’s relationship and connections to sport as a programme (‘theme’) and social context for music. Thus, the article explores the dimensions of music about and for sports. Based on material consisting of 85 pieces of sheet music for piano (marches, polkas, waltzes, popular songs [“Swedish schlager”] etc.), the article shows that the music was both intended for domestic music making and was also arranged to be played by orchestras at private and public events as part of the sports life. These musical arrangements brought the music closer to the context it purports to describe or be dedicated to. At the turn of the century, many of the composers seem to have had personal interest in sports or a connection to the sports associations. From the 1920s onwards sports became an increasingly common theme for popular songs, while interest in the publication of instrumental piano music dedicated to sports associations declined.

Accelerated learning: penggunaan tipe master dalam pembelajaran teori musik dasar

<span lang="EN-US">In fundamental music theory, comprehension of how music works is tested in two ways: textual (terms) and contextual (application), when students do not grasp the content and instead focus on learning. As a result, when students create musical arrangements and composition tasks, they are unable to organise melodic, rhythmic, and harmonic arrangements in a fundamentally and elegantly organised manner. The usage of accelerated learning with the MASTER type is believed to provide a remedy to students' confusion about basic music theory. This study employed a descriptive qualitative method and a case study methodology. The research subjects are first-year students of Tanjungpura University's Performing Arts Education Study Programme (FKIP). In-depth observation and direct interviews provided case descriptions in learning. Source triangulation and interactive model analysis were used to determine data validity. Based on the MASTER type's application in learning fundamental music theory, students have had the most impact when they utilise their minds and bodies, create knowledge, and collaborate with others. This is significant because the foundation for shaping students' skills in the twenty-first century is based on students as learners and the shift from constructivism to behaviourism.</span>

D2MNet for music generation joint driven by facial expressions and dance movements

In general, dance is always associated with music to improve stage performance effect. As we know, artificial music arrangement consumes a lot of time and manpower. While automatic music arrangement based on input dance video perfectly solves this problem. In the cross-modal music generation task, we take advantage of the complementary information between two input modalities of facial expressions and dance movements. Then we present Dance2MusicNet (D2MNet), an autoregressive generation model based on dilated convolution, which adopts two feature vectors, dance style and beats, as control signals to generate real and diverse music that matches dance video. Finally, a comprehensive evaluation method for qualitative and quantitative experiment is proposed. Compared to baseline methods, D2MNet outperforms better in all evaluating metrics, which clearly demonstrates the effectiveness of our framework.

Generating Musical Sequences with Transformers

Transformers have significantly revolutionized the music-creation process by their ability to generate intricate and captivating musical arrangements. By analyzing patterns and connections within music data, transformers can produce new compositions with remarkable accuracy and originality. This study explores the internal mechanisms of transformers in music generation and highlights their potential for advancing the field of musical composition. The ability of transformers to capture extensive relationships and contextual information makes them highly suitable for tasks related to music generation. Through self-attention mechanisms, transformers effectively model the dependencies between different time intervals in a musical sequence, resulting in the production of coherent and melodious compositions. This paper delves into the specific architectural elements of transformers that enable them to comprehend and generate musical sequences while also exploring potential applications for transformer-based systems in various creative contexts - emphasizing on significant impact they could have on evolving techniques used during music composition.

Optimization Algorithm in Computer-Aided Multi-Voice Music Arrangement and Collaborative Design

Optimization Algorithm in Computer-Aided Multi-Voice Music Arrangement and Collaborative Design

Design and Implementation of Automatic Music Composition System Based on Deep Learning

Recently, there has been a notable increase in interest surrounding the utilization of Deep Learning Approaches for AMCS in recent times. However, current methods often lack coherence and authenticity in the generated music. This study proposes a new approach that utilizes RNNs to bridge the gap between traditional compositional methods and modern deep learning techniques. The goal is to produce expressive and coherent musical pieces. Our methodology involves designing and implementing a customized RNN architecture that can effectively capture the complex temporal dependencies present in musical sequences. We experiment with different types of including LSTM networks, RNNs, and GRUs, to overcome challenges such as vanishing gradients and better model longer-term dependencies in music. To train the neural network efficiently and improve model convergence, various deep learning optimizers are utilized in our system. Specifically, we use SGD optimizer to improve the hyper parameters of LSTM and GRUs. The data for training is converted into MIDI format and analyzed, with music lines being identified through a similarity matrix technique. The MIDI data is then prepared for use in the LSTM and GRUs networks. The resulting music is assessed using both objective measures, such as mean squared error, and subjective approaches. This research adds to the advancements in automatic music composition by demonstrating the capability of RNNs in capturing and producing complex musical arrangements.

PENINGKATAN KEMAMPUAN PESERTA DIDIK DALAM MENGIDENTIFIKASI AKOR MUSIK DENGAN TEKNIK ‘TUPATMA’

Identifying music chords is one of the students’ abilities in developing their creativity when learning Cultural Arts as the school subject. The mostly encountered problem at school is that students are less motivated to develop their ability to create music arrangement since they consider Cultural Art as a school subject proposed for only talented students. The current research aims at increasing the students’ ability to identify music chords using the technique of ‘Tupatma’ through direct instruction model. The classroom action research was carried out in two cycles including the stages of planning, implementation, observation, and reflection in each cycle. Subjects were tenth graders of Food Technology Class 1 in SMKN 2 Godean in the academic year of 2017/2018. Data collection techniques included observation, questionnaire, documentation, and field notes, while data analysis employed the technique of quantitative descriptive analysis. The result of the study demonstrates that the use of ‘Tupatma’ technique through direct instruction model can improve the average score of students’ learning completion rate in each cycle. Students’ average score in cycle 1 is 76.72 with the mastery percentage of 72%; and in cycle II students’ average score becomes 81.75 with the mastery percentage of 100 %.

The Film Music of D. Shostakovich: the Analysis of “Chronometric” Data

The article is devoted to an issue that seems to have a structural and technological rather than artistic nature. However, upon closer examination, it turns out that the minutes and seconds that make up the course of fi lm music can very seriously affect the overall drama of a fi lm as an action unfolding in time in terms of the ratio of fragments with musical arrangement and episodes without music. Especially when it comes to the work of such masters as D. Shostakovich.

REMAST: Real-time Emotion-based Music Arrangement with Soft Transition

REMAST: Real-time Emotion-based Music Arrangement with Soft Transition

Guntur galunggung song: text and symbolic meaning review

Mang Koko's 'Guntur Galunggung' is one of the most evocative and innovative songs in Sundanese music, created in response to the 1982 eruption of Mount Galunggung. This song represents a collaborative effort between Sundanese writer Wahyu Wibisana and musical artist Mang Koko, showcasing uniqueness in its thematic background, musical arrangement, and lyrical meaning. The research employs descriptive analysis, focusing on data processing through content analysis of music manuscripts. Data collection methods include observation, interviews, and literature studies. This analysis provides an in-depth review of the innovative Sundanese musical work, 'Guntur Galunggung,' highlighting its musical complexity and interrelated symbolic meanings. The research results reveal the intricate structure of the song "Guntur Galunggung," comprising 12 stanzas of rumpaka, 12 stanzas of gending accompaniment, and distinct sections with varying musical elements, while symbolically depicting the life of a local couple, Mang Maman, and Bi Warsih, emphasizing themes of simplicity, gratitude, resilience, and adaptation in the face of challenges, culminating in their migration to Sumatra as a metaphorical journey of rising after a fall.

Roundtable with Arrangers and Performers of the Music of Final Fantasy VII (1997)

In May 2022, the editors of this Special Issue convened a roundtable discussion with Alex Moukala, Smooth McGroove (Max Gleason), and PurpleSchala (Ruby Tuong): three well-known performers of videogame music, whose online recordings of music from Final Fantasy VII have garnered each of them a considerable following. The topics discussed included narrative, musical style and genre, practices of rearrangement, and the online presentation of musical arrangements.

구전신화 바리공주의 대중음악 콘텐츠화 연구

The purpose of this study is to analyze the cases of popular music contents of Princess Bari mythology that have been passed down through oral tradition, and through this, to examine the aspects of effective processing and modern implementation of cultural archetypes. To this end, this study analyzed the narrative of the 《Bari abandoned》 from the perspective of the transformation and reinterpretation of mythology and the musical arrangement. Through this, it was found that 《Bari abandoned》 is a work that captures the meaning of the present era and provides sympathy to the public while undergoing a modern transformation of oral myths, and allows access to new sounds created through collaboration between traditional music and Western pop music. All 11 tracks in the album are composed according to the order of the narrative of the myth of Princess Bari, realistically depicting and quoting episodes of the myth, or suggesting new interpretations by looking deeply into the inner world of the heroine in the myth. In addition, Pansori and Western pop music were harmonized well according to the taste of the present age.

Unleashing the Entrepreneurial Spirit: Nurturing Elementary Students' Potential for Innovation, Creativity, and Fearless Exploration

This paper advocates for the teaching of entrepreneurship to elementary students, specifically those from 98 percent minority, low socio-economic (Title I schools in the US) by recognizing and harnessing their inherent entrepreneurial spirit. The prevailing notion that entrepreneurship is exclusively reserved for adults disregards the natural inclination of young learners to explore, create, innovate, and fearlessly try new things. By fostering an environment that encourages curiosity, creativity, and problem-solving, educators can tap into the entrepreneurial potential of elementary students. This philosophical position emphasizes the importance of instilling an entrepreneurial mindset in students, promoting a growth mindset, integrating real-world connections, and empowering students to take ownership of their learning. Through age-appropriate activities and authentic experiences, students develop essential entrepreneurial skills and qualities such as critical thinking, adaptability, resilience, and a sense of agency. By embracing this perspective, educators can cultivate a generation of entrepreneurial thinkers and doers who are equipped with the skills, mindset, and creativity necessary for future success in the 21st century. Imagine the following scenario of events that took place in the Rawlings Elementary approach utilized in this paper. A collaboration with the Haitian Center for Inclusive Education founded by Gertrude Bien Aime, in which Rawlings students shared local neighborhood riffs and rhythms they bring into the school each day with neighborhood music of the children in Port au Prince. The 40 students with special needs at the Haiti inclusion school are raised by Gertrude at the Notre Maison Orphanage where she maintains their care and safety regardless of outside conditions. When the Rawlings students met the students and Gertrude the female students in the class requested repeated conversations with Gertrude as a role model but also because of her entrepreneurial ability to face the challenges of gangs, food shortages, and variety of needs the students with disabilities she rescued and raises they engage with. The first comment from my students when the Zoom session ended was “Fundraiser!”. Disregarding their own daily socio economic, educational and potential safety needs in their lives and focusing on the opportunity to assist others. One student had suggesting recording their original music arrangements of their neighborhood music on Spotify. By incorporating authentic experiences, such as connecting with local entrepreneurs, engaging in community projects, and exploring entrepreneurship in various fields, students can grasp the practical applications of entrepreneurial skills. As a result of these shared experiences, the Society for Education, Music and Psychological Research (SEMPRE) with support from Dr. Graham Welch paid for Gertrude to fly to Florida to attend the Florida Council for Exceptional Children Conference to receive added training and entrepreneurial opportunities. Bien Aime received the Florida Council for Exceptional Children’s Landis Stetler Award for service to the field of special education and will be hired and brought to the US this fall as a consultant for the Florida Atlantic University Center for Autism and Related Disabilities. The purpose of this consultancy will be to encourage the parents of children with special needs in the Haitian community there to overcome a perceived stigma in receiving services for their children at the center. The funding also will help her in her efforts to continue to support the students in Haiti. This Rawlings Elementary approach helps students understand how their ideas and actions can make a meaningful impact on their community and the world around them and through journaling, critique discussions and critical thinking on these activities they take steps to improve their reading and writing skills.

Form of Bundengan Traditional Music Arrangement by Sanggar Akustika in Wonosobo

Bundengan is one of the traditional musical instruments in Indonesia that originates and developes in Wonosobo Regency, Central Java. The bundengan music group Akustika provides arrangements for bundengan music. This research aims to determine and provide a description of the form of bundengan music arrangement by the bundengan music group Akustika. The method used in this research was qualitative with a musicological approach. Data collection was carried out through observation, interviews, and documentation techniques. Data analysis was conducted through data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion drawing. The research results show that the musical arrangement of Bundengan in Sanggar Akustika, Wonosobo Regency, combines traditional Bundengan musical instruments with instruments such as cak, guitar, keyboard, violin, bass, and drums. The performed music genres include modern pop, campursari, dangdut, nostalgic songs, and regional songs in Indonesia. The basic tones used are C major and G major, with mixed arrangement styles. During the performance, each musical instrument utilizes a limited repetitive playing pattern until the completion of the song. All the instruments in the Bundengan music complement each other and form dynamic and harmonious musical patterns.

PERANAN ARANSEMEN MUSIK GEREJA MODEREN TERHADAP DINAMIKA IBADAH

Music arrangement is one of the important things to pay attention to its use in worship by everyone who is expected to make a positive contribution to the development of music specifically for the church, and in general for the Indonesian people in the future. This is one of the ways in which popular culture works in the modern church based on the author's understanding of the general values developed in worship by the church today as the foundation for the development of music at a later stage. This study uses a descriptive qualitative method with the process of collecting data through interviews, observation, and documentation of participants. Based on the data analysis conducted, it was concluded that the role of modern church music arrangements has an influence on the dynamics of church worship. In applying the role of church music arrangements to the dynamics of worship, music ministers need an understanding of the importance of musical arrangements and an understanding of how patterns of developing effective arrangements in carrying out worship activities.