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Introduction to Computer Technology for Musicians

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Answer all questions as clearly as you can. Be specific and succinct.

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1. What does the acronym MIDI stand for?

2.What is one significant difference between standard MIDI and General MIDI?

3. The number of MIDI channels recommended in the general MIDI standard is

4. Clearly explain the difference between a MIDI track and a MIDI channel.

5. Which channel should contain the untuned percussion according to the general MIDI standard?

1 5 10 16

6. Page 387 contains a sample MIDI implementation chart. Does that keyboard transmit Local ON/OFF messages?

Yes No

7. The following three numbers are a MIDI message - 144 60 64 - explain what they mean.

8. MIDI data bytes are always between 0 and

9. If I wanted to use an Ocarina sound, what general MIDI patch number should I use?

10. If I pressed middle C while set on the percussion channel, what sound would I hear?
11. What is LOCAL CONTROL, and why should it be turned off when using a sequencing program?

12. The number of clocks (or ticks) per beat in Musicshop is
13. In a sequencer program, what does "Punch In Mode" refer to?

14.There are two types of standard MIDI files (SMF), type 0 and type 1, how are they different?

15. Briefly but clearly identify the basic difference in emphasis between a notation program and a sequencer program.

 

16. In Finale, using speedy entry, what number would you press to get an eighth note rhythmic value?   
  What number would you press in Overture to get the same rhythmic value?   

 

17. In the Overture program, explain what STEP INPUT is.

 

18. Using speedy entry in Finale without the MIDI keyboard, what letter key would you press to enter the note A on the second space of the treble clef staff?   
 

 

19. Identify and briefly describe two different ways of entering lyrics onto a score using Finale.

 

20. In Overture, the Transport window contains controls to do what?

 

21. In Overture, you can place up to 8 voices on a single stave. Finale can do the same thing, only that program refers to them as Layers. How many layers can you place on a single staff?   

 

22. Which one of the following tasks can be accomplished using the Mass Mover Tool in Finale?
Delete Staff   Add Repeat Symbol   Delete Measures   Move Position of Title

 

23. If you had a choice, which would you rather use, Overture or Finale, and why?