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Can we get a short summary of this 76 minute video?

• deleted 3y ago
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• edjw 3y ago
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• brylie 3y ago
  TLDR from a memory of watching this video a couple of months ago: Despite many attempts at various musical notation systems, they all have trade-offs. Detractors of standard music notation aren't always forthcoming with the trade-offs of alternatives, if they even suggest an alternative. Due to the nuances and complexity of music, standard music notation is about the best system we have iteratively developed over the past few centuries to describe music in a way that is cross-compatible with so many instruments and techniques.
  • brylie 3y ago
    Here's a Kagi summary: Notation Must Die explores the history and criticism of modern Western music notation. It discusses early Greek, medieval and Renaissance notation systems and how Guido of Arezzo standardized staff lines and solfege in the 11th century. Mensural notation was then developed to notate rhythm and meter. The video examines attempts to reform notation over centuries and alternative systems proposed but argues standard notation remains dominant due to its balance and universality. An interesting aspect discussed is how notation is sometimes seen as elitist despite being accessible with education. While no system is presented as a clear replacement, the video shows notation continues evolving with new adapted forms developed for different musical styles.
  • prvc 3y ago
    Right. Roughly the consensus view! Shame on him for the clickbait title, though.
  • jraph 3y ago
    Good summary. The one from Kagi mentioned in a sibling reply is also accurate.