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Introduction to Computer Technology for Musicians

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(Direct copying from the text will be counted wrong)

1. What does the acronym MIDI stand for?

2.What is one significant difference between Standard MIDI (the protocol, not the file type) 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 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 (the text has a misprint, so rely on your class notes to answer this one).

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 20)?
10. If I pressed middle C (key #60) while set on the percussion channel, what sound would I hear (module 20)?
11. What is LOCAL CONTROL, and why should it be turned off when using a sequencing program?

12. The number of clocks or ticks (divisions of the 16th note) per beat (assume common time) in Logic is:
13. In a sequencing program, what is"Key Velocity" and what effect does it have if you change it?

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)?

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?   
  What number would you press on the computer's numeric keypad to connect eighth note beams?   

 

17. In the Logic program, explain what STEP INPUT is (it's the same thing in Sibelius).

 

18. In Sibelius, to open the window where you would find the first ending bracket, what letter would you press?   
 

 

19. Briefly describe how to insert Lyrics into a score using Sibelius, including how to separate syllables and add the line indicating a melisma (one syllable under several 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 can you place on a single staff in Sibelius?   

 

22. Which one of the following tasks can not be accomplished through the "Create" menu in Sibelius?
Add a Measure   Add Repeat Symbol   Justify Staves on a Page  Add a Footer

 

23. In the Logic sequencing program, explain as clearly as you can the difference between the HyperEdit and Event List Windows.