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Author: Simon
Date: 2013-04-29 02:23
I am interetsed to know how I can make use of MIDI files practicing solo. I have seen on Youtube people doing solo performance whilst being backed up by way of MIDI files.
I would very much appreciate if someonbe can explain what I need to have in order to make this happen. Is it MIDI software, a keyboard or both. Does the particular piece of music have to be in MIDI format first or can it be converted from MP3 to MIDI.
I thank you all in advance.
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Author: gkern
Date: 2013-04-29 02:43
Hi Simon - I use Notation Composer, although Musician would do the job also.
As the music plays, the notes are shown on the screen. For a soprano clarinet, it is necessary to change the instrument key to Bb, as all the notes are in C. Then you will be in sync with the music playing.
The music must be in midi form, I have not yet found a way to convert mp3 or wav files to midi; there is software that claims to do this, but it does not work as far as I am concerned.
Web site is <www.notation.com>.
Gary K
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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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Author: Joe Bloke
Date: 2013-04-29 13:38
If you're just looking for music to accompany your playing, Goggle: "backing tracks."
I've used two websites (jazzbacks and standardstrax, both in the UK) to purchase and download MP3 files. Once you have the files you can easily play them though a home audio system from your computer or portable device (I transfer the files from computer to my iPod).
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Author: alto gether
Date: 2013-04-29 16:57
Depends on exactly what you want to do. Any composition program (I use Finale PrintMusic) plays the music vi a MIDI interface and can generate a MIDI file. If you want to see and hear your own part and/or the cues from the sheet music you are playing, that's the way to go.
If all you want is a backing track, and it's available on MP3, that will sound way better. If you download, or enter, a complete arrangement as a MIDI file, it will only sound as good as the MIDI player in your computer, recognizable but not pleasant. Making a MIDI file sound good means getting really good samples for the MIDI player to use, and those don't come with your computer. On the other hand, if you're a decent keyboard player - which I certainly am not - it will be worth your while to get a good MIDI keyboard setup and record your own backup.
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