Introduction
"Song of the Negro Boatmen" is a MIDI music piece in Ballad style, played by an ensemble of 16 instruments including Acoustic Grand Piano, Choir Aahs, Viola, Trombone, Tenor Sax, and Violin.
The total duration of this midi music is 3 minutes and 15 seconds, with a total of 2,640 notes, divided into 16 tracks, the initial tempo is 120bpm, the min tempo is 60bpm.
This MIDI file uses the GM1 standard, which is General MIDI.
The key signature marked in the MIDI file is E♭ major, marked beats are 1/8、6/8、5/8.
Some MIDI events such as Channel Volume Control, Pan, Sustain pedal are used, to enhance the quality.
Meta Text
Words by John Greenleaf Whittier
Melody by J. W. Dadman
Arranged for the Piano by Albert S. Allen
for General MIDI playback
| Copyright: | Copyright (C) 2007 (Jun 24) by Benjamin Robert Tubb |
|---|---|
| Ratings: |
Standard Midi File Properties
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Standard
GM1 -
File format
MIDI TYPE 1 -
File size
17.19 KB -
Duration
03:15 -
BPM
60 - 120 -
Tracks
6
Channels and Instruments
Used 5 channels, 16 instruments
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Violin
30 notes/chords，avg. pitch A4
Program ID: 40, Track: 1time: 02:08 - 02:20
pitch: D#4 - D#5
Trumpet
30 notes/chords，avg. pitch A4
Program ID: 56, Track: 1time: 01:20 - 01:31
pitch: D#4 - D#5
Soprano Sax
30 notes/chords，avg. pitch A4
Program ID: 64, Track: 1time: 00:31 - 00:42
pitch: D#4 - D#5
Lead 6 (voice)
30 notes/chords，avg. pitch A4
Program ID: 85, Track: 1time: 02:57 - 03:09
pitch: D#4 - D#5
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Violin
30 notes/chords，avg. pitch D#4
Program ID: 40, Track: 2time: 02:08 - 02:20
pitch: D4 - G4
French Horn
30 notes/chords，avg. pitch D#4
Program ID: 60, Track: 2time: 01:20 - 01:31
pitch: D4 - G4
Alto Sax
30 notes/chords，avg. pitch D#4
Program ID: 65, Track: 2time: 00:31 - 00:42
pitch: D4 - G4
Pad 1 (new age)
30 notes/chords，avg. pitch D#4
Program ID: 88, Track: 2time: 02:57 - 03:09
pitch: D4 - G4
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Viola
86 notes/chords，avg. pitch G3
Program ID: 41, Track: 3time: 01:44 - 02:20
pitch: D3 - G4
Choir Aahs
86 notes/chords，avg. pitch G3
Program ID: 52, Track: 3time: 02:33 - 03:09
pitch: D3 - G4
Trombone
86 notes/chords，avg. pitch G3
Program ID: 57, Track: 3time: 00:56 - 01:31
pitch: D3 - G4
Tenor Sax
86 notes/chords，avg. pitch G3
Program ID: 66, Track: 3time: 00:07 - 00:42
pitch: D3 - G4
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Cello
30 notes/chords，avg. pitch E3
Program ID: 42, Track: 4time: 02:08 - 02:20
pitch: G#2 - A#3
Tuba
30 notes/chords，avg. pitch E3
Program ID: 58, Track: 4time: 01:20 - 01:31
pitch: G#2 - A#3
Baritone Sax
30 notes/chords，avg. pitch E3
Program ID: 67, Track: 4time: 00:31 - 00:42
pitch: G#2 - A#3
Pad 4 (choir)
30 notes/chords，avg. pitch E3
Program ID: 91, Track: 4time: 02:57 - 03:09
pitch: G#2 - A#3
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Acoustic Grand Piano
548 notes/chords，avg. pitch D4
Program ID: 0, Track: 5time: 00:01 - 03:15
pitch: F3 - D#5
Acoustic Grand Piano
372 notes/chords，avg. pitch A#2
Program ID: 0, Track: 6time: 00:01 - 03:15
pitch: F1 - D#4
Tracks
16 tracks are used, 6 tracks have notes
| # | Name | Channel(s) | Instrument(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Song of the Negro Boatmen | ||
| 1 | Soprano | 1 | ViolinTrumpetSoprano SaxLead 6 (voice) |
| 2 | Alto | 2 | ViolinFrench HornAlto SaxPad 1 (new age) |
| 3 | Tenor | 3 | ViolaChoir AahsTromboneTenor Sax |
| 4 | Bass | 4 | CelloTubaBaritone SaxPad 4 (choir) |
| 5 | Piano (hi) | 5 | Acoustic Grand Piano |
| 6 | Piano (lo) | 5 | Acoustic Grand Piano |
| 7 | "Song of the Negro Boatmen" (1862) | ||
| 8 | Words by John Greenleaf Whittier | ||
| 9 | Melody by J. W. Dadman | ||
| 10 | Arranged for Piano by Albert S. Allen | ||
| 11 | Sequenced on 24 June 2007 | ||
| 12 | by Benjamin Robert Tubb | ||
| 13 | brtubb@pdmusic.org | ||
| 14 | www.pdmusic.org | ||
| 15 | for General MIDI playback |
