Confluence of Code and Classical Music: Ragas, Bach and Sonic Pi

Explore the fascinating intersection of coding and classical music in this conference talk from ADCx India 2024. Discover the shared attributes between code and classical music, including structure, precision, and creativity. Examine compositional methodologies from Western and Indian classical traditions, and learn how these principles can be translated into innovative algorithms for music creation. Witness demonstrations using Sonic Pi to showcase Baroque compositional techniques like Canons, Retrograde Inversions, and Fugues, as well as algorithmic Raga-based improvisations. Gain insights into how code serves as an ideal medium for classical compositions and how this combination leads to effective melody-making processes.

Confluence of Code and Classical Music: Ragas, Bach & Sonic Pi - Nanditi Khilnani - ADCx India 2024