code-to-musiclisted

This skill provides **tools and patterns** for music composition, not pre-baked solutions. The intelligence and music21 library should be used to compose dynamically based on user requests. **Core Principle**: Write custom code that composes music algorithmically rather than calling functions with hardcoded melodies. ## Installation & Setup ### Quick Installation Run the automated installer for complete setup: `install.sh`. This installs all system dependencies, Python packages, and verifies the installation. **Note:** The install script may display "error: externally-managed-environment" messages at the end. These are expected and can be safely ignored - the dependencies are already installed. If such messages appear, the installation was successful. ### Available SoundFonts **Traditional Pipeline (Orchestral/Acoustic):** - **`/usr/share/sounds/sf2/FluidR3_GM.sf2`** (141MB, General MIDI soundfont - use for high-quality orchestral/acoustic samples) - `/usr/share/sounds/sf2/default.sf2` (symlink to best available) - ⚠️ **DO NOT use TimGM6mb.sf2** - inferior quality, guitars sound electronic/piano-like **Electronic Pipeline:** - Uses the same FluidR3_GM.sf2 soundfont as traditional music - The difference is which GM programs you choose (synth programs 38-39, 80-95 instead of orchestral) ### Key Concepts - **Always create downloadable MP3 files** (not HTML players) - **music21.instrument classes can be used** for convenience: `instrument.Violin()`, `instrument.Violonce