Here are a few reasons why traditional musical notation is far superior to timed falling bars (such as this Synthesia thing, or Guitar Hero, Rock Band, etc). These are elements which provide important and useful information and detail to the performer.
... and on and on. Traditional notation has worked really well for hundreds of years. Once learned, it is not so mystical or difficult, and actually makes a lot of sense.
- key signature
- chord shape
- exact relative duration (whole, half, quarter, eighth, etc.)
- dynamics
- phrasing
- articulation
- time signature
- measures
... and on and on. Traditional notation has worked really well for hundreds of years. Once learned, it is not so mystical or difficult, and actually makes a lot of sense.