This book addresses two trends in computing education: (1) the growing use of the Python language for teaching introductory programming, and (2) the increasing infusion of computational thinking into liberal arts courses, especially interdisciplinary offerings in computing and the arts. It assumes little musical and programming experience it introduces topics and concepts as they arise through motivating, and hopefully inspiring examples. However, it is naturally suited for self-study. This book is mainly intended for introductory computer science courses and for courses in the intersection of computing and the arts. It does this while maintaining a natural, steady increase in computational skills that are always motivated by creative musical contexts. It interweaves computing pedagogy with musical concepts and creative activities. This book introduces important concepts and skills necessary to make music with computers.
In particular, computers have become indispensable in music making, distribution, performance, and consumption. In the 21st century, computers and music are more closely aligned than ever before. Moreover, the ideas which underpin the connection between calculating and composing date back centuries.
Combining computers and music has a long and fruitful heritage. "Preface The book in your hands is the result of more than a decade of independent and collaborative effort by the two authors and their computer- music associates.
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