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Introduction to Computer Technology for Musicians

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Remember, do your own work and answer the questions in your own words.
(Direct copying from the text will be counted wrong)

1. What does the acronym MIDI stand for?

2.What is a program change and why should one be inserted into each sequencing track?

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?

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6. Finale is a notation program. Does it allow you to export a standard MIDI file, similar to a sequencing program ?

Yes No

7. The Song Position Pointer in Cubase SE usually starts off reading 0001.01.01.000. From left to right, what do each of these four groups of numbers tell you?

8. MIDI data bytes are always between 0 and

9. If I wanted to use an Ocarina sound, what general MIDI program change number should I use (module 14)?
10. If I pressed the C two octaves below middle C (key #36) 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 (check class notes)?

12. The List Editor window in Cubase lets you view and edit :
13. In a sequencing program, what effect does a change in "Key Velocity" have?

14.There are two types of standard MIDI files (SMF), type 0 and type 1, how are they different (the text mentions a third, but it's not used very much - Module 14)?

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

 

16. In Sibelius, what number would you press on the computers keypad to get an eighth note rhythmic value?   
  In Finale, using Speedy Entry, what number would you press to get an eighth note rhythmic value?   

 

17. In the Cubase SE program, explain what STEP INPUT is (or Speedy Entry in Finale).

 

18. To insert a fermata using Sibelius, what letter would you press to open the 'Symbols' window?   
 

 

19. Briefly describe how to insert Lyrics into a score using Sibelius, including how to separate syllables and how to extend a syllable over multiple notes.

 

20. The Transport window in a sequencer or notation program contains controls to do what?

 

21. Most notation programs can place more than one voice on a staff with more than one note in each voice. How many voices (or layers) can you place on a single staff in Finale?   

 

22. Which one of the following tasks did we accomplish in class using the "Mass Edit" tool in Finale?
Delete a Note   Add Repeat Symbol   Move Measures to the next System  Move Title

***Extra Bonus Question***

23. In the Satin Doll recording linked to the final project web page, what does Ellington say you need to do in order to be Hip and Cool?