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Re: MIDI Play along

Author: Jack Kissinger
Date: 2013-04-29 04:50

If all you want to do is play midi files, you probably already have the capability. Windows Media Player will play them. As Gary says, you need to start with a midi file. You can find some midi files online, e.g., there are a number of clarinet midis here:

http://www.woodwind.org/clarinet/Music/index.html

You can also find a number of midi files here:

http://www.clarinetinstitute.com/Cl%20Midi%20Files.htm

IMO, one of the best sites for midi files of clarinet music is Oliver Seely's. There is a mirror of his site at the link above but, in the past, I have found that it isn't always up-to-date so you might want to Google Oliver's name.

If you want to alter a file (e.g., mute the solo part or manipulate tempos), you will need more sophisticated software. Most of the better music notation software packages have the capability to import and work with midi files. My neighbor above suggests a couple of software packages I haven't heard of. I use Finale (Finale Print Music and the free Finale NotePad also work.) There are others. Google "music notation software" without the quotes or search this bulletin board for more suggestions, some of which are free.

You can create files with a keyboard (or other midi instrument) or notation software.

I find midi accompaniments quite useful when I'm trying to memorize music. The tend to have a constant beat and clearly defined parts.

Best regards,
jnk

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