ABSTRACT
This chapter discusses the essential skills for a digital musician and how these may differ from the traditional skillset normally called ‘musicianship’. It examines the extensions to notions of technical mastery that are introduced by computers. It recommends the development of appropriate critical judgment. It looks at the aural skills required to be a digital musician. It discusses the vexed question of musical literacy and to what extent it is necessary to be able to read traditional notation. It examines the ensemble abilities that may be required and the creativity that is essential for digital musicianship. It attempts to define what might constitute virtuosity in a digital context. The chapter includes comments on musicianship from the case study musicians. It offers some critical questions as food for thought. It provides three creative projects for practical work in class, and a list of recommended further readings and suggested listening.
