- Concept of aural diversity enables new, more inclusive ways of approaching sound and hearing in research and practice - Interdisciplinary roster of contributors produces cross-disciplinary connections and makes this book relevant to readers across arts, humanities, and sciences - Includes chapters that address applied issues and how to incorporate aural diversity in practical and artistic contexts

The Digital Musician, Third Edition is an introductory textbook for creative music technology and electronic music courses. Written to be accessible to students from any musical background, this book examines cultural awareness, artistic identity and musical skills, offering a system-agnostic survey of digital music creation. Each chapter presents creative projects that reinforce concepts, as well as case studies of real musicians and discussion questions for further reflection. This third edition has been updated to reflect developments in an ever-changing musical landscape-most notably the proliferation of mobile technologies-covering topics such as collaborative composition, virtual reality, data sonification and digital scores, while encouraging readers to adapt to continuous technological changes. With an emphasis on discovering one's musical voice and identity, and tools and ideas that are relevant in any musical situation, The Digital Musician is sure to be an invaluable student resource for years to come. Features of the third edition: Additional case studies, with new interviews exclusive to the third edition Revised chapter structure with an emphasis on student focus and understanding, featuring additional and expanded chapters Reinstatement of selected and updated first edition topics, including mixing, mastering and microphones Companion website featuring case study interviews, a historical listening list, bibliography and many additional projects Visit the companion website: www.andrewhugill.com/thedigitalmusician

The Digital Musician, Third Edition is an introductory textbook for creative music technology and electronic music courses. Written to be accessible to students from any musical background, this book examines cultural awareness, artistic identity and musical skills, offering a system-agnostic survey of digital music creation. Each chapter presents creative projects that reinforce concepts, as well as case studies of real musicians and discussion questions for further reflection.

This third edition has been updated to reflect developments in an ever-changing musical landscape—most notably the proliferation of mobile technologies—covering topics such as collaborative composition, virtual reality, data sonification and digital scores, while encouraging readers to adapt to continuous technological changes. With an emphasis on discovering one’s musical voice and identity, and tools and ideas that are relevant in any musical situation, The Digital Musician is sure to be an invaluable student resource for years to come.

Features of the third edition:

Additional case studies, with new interviews exclusive to the third edition

Revised chapter structure with an emphasis on student focus and understanding, featuring additional and expanded chapters

Reinstatement of selected and updated first edition topics, including mixing, mastering and microphones

Companion website featuring case study interviews, a historical listening list, bibliography and many additional projects

Visit the companion website: www.andrewhugill.com/thedigitalmusician

Table of Contents

Introduction: The Digital Musician

PART I: AURAL AWARENESS

Chapter 1: Hearing and Listening

Chapter 2: Listening to Music

Chapter 3: Exploring Sound

PART II: MUSICAL CREATIVITY

Chapter 4: Working with Digital Audio

Chapter 5: Shaping Sounds

Chapter 6: Organizing Sound

Chapter 7: Composing Music

PART III: PERFORMANCE ABILITY

Chapter 8: Instruments

Chapter 9: Performing

Chapter 10: Musicianship

Chapter 11: Media

PART IV: CULTURAL KNOWLEDGE

Chapter 12: Cultural Context

Chapter 13: Critical Engagement

Chapter 14: Understanding Digital Music

PART V: REAL-WORLD SKILLS

Chapter 15: The Digital World

- Concept of aural diversity enables new, more inclusive ways of approaching sound and hearing in research and practice - Interdisciplinary roster of contributors produces cross-disciplinary connections and makes this book relevant to readers across arts, humanities, and sciences - Includes chapters that address applied issues and how to incorporate aural diversity in practical and artistic contexts