The technology of notation of musical notes

Abstract

The evolution of music notation is closely tied to the broader societal and technological advancements of civilisation. With the entry into the industrial age, certain printing techniques emerged as the most efficient methods for reproducing musical notation. In addition to technical prerequisites, the standardisation of musical notation plays an important role in enabling consistency in the transmission of musical information. A significant turning point marks the end of the 20th century – the integration of computer technology into the process of notating music. This opens up space for the development of specialised software tools intended for the notation and graphic representation of musical works. It is expected that future development in this area will be marked by the increasing integration of computer systems with devices for graphic reproduction, which further improves the precision, speed and accessibility of musical notation.

This paper presents a review of relevant professional and scientific literature to present the historical development of methods of notating music, technological milestones in the process of its reproduction, and modern computer solutions that shape the future of musical notation. The results of the review indicate that technological innovations, especially digitalisation and the development of computer tools, are key factors in the transformation of the way music is written.