Music Blocks Release 1.0

This is the first stable release (V1) of Music Blocks. It seems to work reliably on Chrome and Firefox browsers that support HTML5. The Guide to using Music Blocks V1 is found at Guide

This version of Music Blocks supports all of the core ideas: a Note block that can contain a variety of pitch expressions, mechanisms for generating chunks of notes, and applying transformations to individual notes and the chunks. There are also a number of widgets that provide scaffolding for a expressing variety of musical ideas, including sequencing, mode, rhythm, pitch, etc.

Underlying Music Blocks V1 is the Turtle Blocks graphical programming language, which has also achieved a level of stability.

Thanks to the 28 individuals who have contributed to Music Blocks and the many patient users who have provide feedback.

Onward to V2, for which we are targeting a synth tool, more control over musical temperament, and more control of mode.