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Worldbeat
Digitisation reached the world of music at a very early stage, where it has given rise to significant changes. Computers are now employed to compose, play, record and produce music. Worldbeat introduced the computer into the field of musical instruction and opens up a completely new and playful approach to the process of learning about rhythm, melody, harmony and how to play an instrument. Two batons which communicate with the processor via infrared link-up enable the user to direct the computer and its musical repertoire. Worldbeat makes it possible to play virtual instruments or to direct an electronic orchestra; it allows users to improvise on pieces of music and to compose works in collaboration with partners all over the world. Worldbeat can be set to a number of different degrees of difficulty, so that it opens up new possibilities to everyone, regardless of their respective musical talents.

Concept: Jan Borchers, Max Mühlhäuser (Johannes Kepler University of Linz)

Source: PILO

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