A practical guide to compositional techniques, resources, and technologies, based loosely on the author's earlier New Music Composition (Schirmer Books, 1977). Following a survey of 19th century harmonic and melodic techniques, chapters trace the development of the traditional and modern elements th[...]

In this original and provocative study of computational creativity in music, David Cope asks whether computer programs can effectively model creativity -- and whether computer programs themselves can create. Defining musical creativity, and distinguishing it from creativity in other arts, Cope prese[...]