things of musical note

  • creative by constraint

    creative by constraint

    I argue that creativity is afforded by the constraints notation places on a musical practice.

  • william sweeney

    william sweeney

    A short introduction to the notational approaches of Scottish composer William Sweeney.

  • the creative gap

    the creative gap

    The process that occurs between musical notation and its sonic realisation is often negatively described as an inexplicable ‘gap’. However, I argue that this ‘gap’ affords creativity in notated music.