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| valign=top width="15%" style="background:#e3e4e5;" |Going Beyond Equal Temperament in Music Blocks<br>[[File:Music-Blocks.png|90px|thumb|center]]
| valign=top width="15%" style="background:#e3e4e5;" |Going Beyond Equal Temperament in Music Blocks<br>[[File:Music-Blocks.png|90px|thumb|center]]
| valign=top width="15%" | Walter Bender<br>Devin Ulibarri
| valign=top width="15%" | Walter Bender<br>Devin Ulibarri<br>Sachiko Nakajima<br>Marnen Laibow-Koser
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;Brief explanation: Most modern music systems are designed around [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Equal_temperament equal temperament]. But there are many ways to [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Musical_temperament chose and tune notes] in a musical system that offer different expressive characteristics. See also [https://github.com/walterbender/musicblocks/labels/temperament MB issues for temperament], [https://owncloud.libretools.com/index.php/s/2GtAhkvQpt3fYfF Articles about temperament, scales, and tuning] and [https://owncloud.libretools.com/index.php/s/PmPfZ1yMhimQomG various materials related to temperament (.tb files that achieve temperament with existing MB features, videos of those files being performed, notes)]
;Brief explanation: Most modern music systems are designed around [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Equal_temperament equal temperament]. But there are many ways to [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Musical_temperament chose and tune notes] in a musical system that offer different expressive characteristics. See also [https://github.com/walterbender/musicblocks/labels/temperament MB issues for temperament], [https://owncloud.libretools.com/index.php/s/2GtAhkvQpt3fYfF Articles about temperament, scales, and tuning] and [https://owncloud.libretools.com/index.php/s/PmPfZ1yMhimQomG various materials related to temperament (.tb files that achieve temperament with existing MB features, videos of those files being performed, notes)]
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| valign=top width="15%" style="background:#e3e4e5;" |Lesson Plans for Music Blocks<br>[[File:Music-Blocks.png|90px|thumb|center]]
| valign=top width="15%" style="background:#e3e4e5;" |Lesson Plans for Music Blocks<br>[[File:Music-Blocks.png|90px|thumb|center]]
| valign=top width="15%" | Walter Bender<br>Devin Ulibarri
| valign=top width="15%" | Walter Bender<br>Devin Ulibarri<br>Sachiko Nakajima
Hrishi Patel
Hrishi Patel
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| valign=top width="15%" style="background:#e3e4e5;" |Lilypond Methodical Improvements to how Music Blocks generates Lilypond output <br>[[File:Music-Blocks.png|90px|thumb|center]]
| valign=top width="15%" style="background:#e3e4e5;" |Lilypond Methodical Improvements to how Music Blocks generates Lilypond output <br>[[File:Music-Blocks.png|90px|thumb|center]]
| valign=top width="15%" | Walter Bender<br>Devin Ulibarri
| valign=top width="15%" | Walter Bender<br>Devin Ulibarri<br>Marnen Laibow-Koser
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;Brief explanation: Music Blocks is capable of exporting [https://www.lilypond.org Lilypond] code of which general instructions can be found [https://github.com/walterbender/musicblocks/tree/master/guide#BEYOND-MUSIC-BLOCKS here in the Music Blocks guide] and its [https://github.com/walterbender/musicblocks/ source code can be found here]. We would like to improve existing code where needed and implement needed features in a methodical way, which means we must 1) document how the Music Blocks source code works for current and future developers to learn and benefit from and 2) project manage this portion of Music Blocks development (e.g. "what works" and "what needs to be done". [https://owncloud.libretools.com/index.php/s/tgJAX5yMEzQsENf An example of a draft of a simple type of this analysis exists for you to start from.]), as well as 3) implement and improve features.
;Brief explanation: Music Blocks is capable of exporting [https://www.lilypond.org Lilypond] code of which general instructions can be found [https://github.com/walterbender/musicblocks/tree/master/guide#BEYOND-MUSIC-BLOCKS here in the Music Blocks guide] and its [https://github.com/walterbender/musicblocks/ source code can be found here]. We would like to improve existing code where needed and implement needed features in a methodical way, which means we must 1) document how the Music Blocks source code works for current and future developers to learn and benefit from and 2) project manage this portion of Music Blocks development (e.g. "what works" and "what needs to be done". [https://owncloud.libretools.com/index.php/s/tgJAX5yMEzQsENf An example of a draft of a simple type of this analysis exists for you to start from.]), as well as 3) implement and improve features.
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| valign=top width="15%" style="background:#e3e4e5;" |Create Examples, Compositions, and New Experiments Every Day! <br>[[File:Music-Blocks.png|90px|thumb|center]]
| valign=top width="15%" style="background:#e3e4e5;" |Create Examples, Compositions, and New Experiments Every Day! <br>[[File:Music-Blocks.png|90px|thumb|center]]
| valign=top width="15%" | Walter Bender<br>Devin Ulibarri
| valign=top width="15%" | Walter Bender<br>Devin Ulibarri<br>Sachiko Nakajima
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;Brief explanation: [https://walterbender.github.io/musicblocks/ Music Blocks] has some examples already, but it would be nice to have one ambitious student really work for the summer to make new creative, thoughtful code everyday. Secondary, but important goals, are bug reports when bugs are found, feature suggestions, and overall good and frequent communication with the Music Blocks team.
;Brief explanation: [https://walterbender.github.io/musicblocks/ Music Blocks] has some examples already, but it would be nice to have one ambitious student really work for the summer to make new creative, thoughtful code everyday. Secondary, but important goals, are bug reports when bugs are found, feature suggestions, and overall good and frequent communication with the Music Blocks team.
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| valign=top width="15%" style="background:#e3e4e5;" |Scales/Modes/Keys Design Improvements and Implementation <br>[[File:Music-Blocks.png|90px|thumb|center]]
| valign=top width="15%" style="background:#e3e4e5;" |Scales/Modes/Keys Design Improvements and Implementation <br>[[File:Music-Blocks.png|90px|thumb|center]]
| valign=top width="15%" | Walter Bender<br>Devin Ulibarri
| valign=top width="15%" | Walter Bender<br>Devin Ulibarri<br>Marnen Laibow-Koser<br>Sachiko Nakajima
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;Brief explanation: There are features in [https://github.com/walterbender/musicblocks/tree/master/guide#3213-setting-voice-and-keys MB for exploring modes/scales/keys which can are referenced in the guide]. However, we suspect that there are better ways to organize keys. This project would be to reimagine how MB organizes pitches. We recommend that you read the discussions that have taken place already on GitHub as well as research how keys work as well as [https://owncloud.libretools.com/index.php/s/2GtAhkvQpt3fYfF scholarly articles about temperament, scales, and tuning]. Keep in mind that we would like to prepare for the possibility of chromatic pitch spaces that are not 12--for example, a chroma of 5 or 7 or 13, etc. What features and widgets are needed?
;Brief explanation: There are features in [https://github.com/walterbender/musicblocks/tree/master/guide#3213-setting-voice-and-keys MB for exploring modes/scales/keys which can are referenced in the guide]. However, we suspect that there are better ways to organize keys. This project would be to reimagine how MB organizes pitches. We recommend that you read the discussions that have taken place already on GitHub as well as research how keys work as well as [https://owncloud.libretools.com/index.php/s/2GtAhkvQpt3fYfF scholarly articles about temperament, scales, and tuning]. Keep in mind that we would like to prepare for the possibility of chromatic pitch spaces that are not 12--for example, a chroma of 5 or 7 or 13, etc. What features and widgets are needed?
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| valign=top width="15%" style="background:#e3e4e5;" |Create UI features for music analysis and visualization <br>[[File:Music-Blocks.png|90px|thumb|center]]
| valign=top width="15%" style="background:#e3e4e5;" |Create UI features for music analysis and visualization <br>[[File:Music-Blocks.png|90px|thumb|center]]
| valign=top width="15%" | Walter Bender<br>Devin Ulibarri
| valign=top width="15%" | Walter Bender<br>Devin Ulibarri<br>Sachiko Nakajima
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;Brief explanation: Music Blocks does not yet have a robust set of tools to help the user analyze their music (e.g. highest pitch, lowest pitch, pitches used, keys, musical form, intervals etc.). Additionally, users would very much benefit from features to help them visualize the way their music is constructed. Perhaps we could even create some features to help the user choose a style of music and the analysis highlights movements that violate that style's particular rules.
;Brief explanation: Music Blocks does not yet have a robust set of tools to help the user analyze their music (e.g. highest pitch, lowest pitch, pitches used, keys, musical form, intervals etc.). Additionally, users would very much benefit from features to help them visualize the way their music is constructed. Perhaps we could even create some features to help the user choose a style of music and the analysis highlights movements that violate that style's particular rules.
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| valign=top width="15%" style="background:#e3e4e5;" |Music Blocks Musical Ornaments Features <br>[[File:Music-Blocks.png|90px|thumb|center]]
| valign=top width="15%" style="background:#e3e4e5;" |Music Blocks Musical Ornaments Features <br>[[File:Music-Blocks.png|90px|thumb|center]]
| valign=top width="15%" | Walter Bender<br>Devin Ulibarri
| valign=top width="15%" | Walter Bender<br>Devin Ulibarri<br>Sachiko Nakajima<br>Marnen Laibow-Koser
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;Brief explanation: The neighbor block feature is the first of a series of musical ornament features. There are many more possibilities, some of which are described [https://github.com/walterbender/musicblocks/issues/909 in issue 909]. The project would be to implement and document these features as well as to create example programs.
;Brief explanation: The neighbor block feature is the first of a series of musical ornament features. There are many more possibilities, some of which are described [https://github.com/walterbender/musicblocks/issues/909 in issue 909]. The project would be to implement and document these features as well as to create example programs.
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| valign=top width="15%" style="background:#e3e4e5;" |Music Blocks Widget Improvements <br>[[File:Music-Blocks.png|90px|thumb|center]]
| valign=top width="15%" style="background:#e3e4e5;" |Music Blocks Widget Improvements <br>[[File:Music-Blocks.png|90px|thumb|center]]
| valign=top width="15%" | Walter Bender<br>Devin Ulibarri
| valign=top width="15%" | Walter Bender<br>Devin Ulibarri<br>Sachiko Nakajima<br>Marnen Laibow-Koser
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;Brief explanation: Music Blocks has a number of features to help users conceptualize musical concepts, which also help to create code. Please see [https://github.com/walterbender/musicblocks/tree/master/guide#widgets the guide for more]. There are a number of widgets that have not been integrated at all as well. This project would be to 1) fix widget bugs, 2) implement unfinished features ([https://github.com/walterbender/musicblocks/issues?utf8=%E2%9C%93&q=is%3Aissue+is%3Aopen+widgets+ see issues]), and 3) document and fully integrate these new features and improve existing features. [https://github.com/walterbender/musicblocks/issues/663 is also a related feature]
;Brief explanation: Music Blocks has a number of features to help users conceptualize musical concepts, which also help to create code. Please see [https://github.com/walterbender/musicblocks/tree/master/guide#widgets the guide for more]. There are a number of widgets that have not been integrated at all as well. This project would be to 1) fix widget bugs, 2) implement unfinished features ([https://github.com/walterbender/musicblocks/issues?utf8=%E2%9C%93&q=is%3Aissue+is%3Aopen+widgets+ see issues]), and 3) document and fully integrate these new features and improve existing features. [https://github.com/walterbender/musicblocks/issues/663 is also a related feature]