Key takeaways
- Quantum computers can generate musical sequences by mapping qubit states and measurement outcomes to notes, rhythms, or harmonic choices
- The project explores using quantum randomness and superposition as a compositional tool rather than just a novelty demo
- They discuss attempting to complete Schubert's Unfinished Symphony using quantum-generated musical material
- Small, noisy quantum devices are already usable for creative applications like music, even before fault tolerant hardware arrives
Summary
Yuval Boger interviews Prof. Eduardo Miranda and Brian Siegelwax, authors of “Teaching Qubits to Sing: Mission Impossible?”, a fascinating work about creating music with quantum computers. They talk about how the program works, their plans for future work, finishing Schubert’s Unfinished Symphony, and much more.