Introduction
"The American Star" is a MIDI music piece in Ballad style, played by an ensemble of 31 instruments including Acoustic Grand Piano, Acoustic Guitar (steel), Electric Bass (finger), Ensemble Strings, Violin, Soprano Sax, Lead 6 (voice), and Trumpet.
The total duration of this midi music is 2 minutes and 53 seconds, with a total of 5,006 notes, divided into 20 tracks, and a single tempo of 96bpm.
This MIDI file uses the GM1 standard, which is General MIDI.
The key signature marked in the MIDI file is C major, marked beats are 1/8、6/8、5/8.
Some MIDI events such as Channel Volume Control, Pan, Modulation Wheel are used, to enhance the quality.
Meta Text
National Song
Words written in 1812 by John McCreery Esq. of Petersburg, Va
Music revised in 1859 -- anonymous
for General MIDI playback
| Copyright: | Copyright (C) 2008 (Aug 23) by Benjamin Robert Tubb |
|---|---|
| Ratings: |
Standard Midi File Properties
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Standard
GM1 -
File format
MIDI TYPE 1 -
File size
31 KB -
Duration
02:53 -
BPM
96 -
Tracks
10
Channels and Instruments
Used 10 channels, 19 instruments, 12 percussion instruments
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Violin
129 notes/chords，avg. pitch G4
Program ID: 40, Track: 1time: 01:31 - 02:09
pitch: C4 - E5
Trumpet
129 notes/chords，avg. pitch G4
Program ID: 56, Track: 1time: 00:49 - 01:27
pitch: C4 - E5
Soprano Sax
129 notes/chords，avg. pitch G4
Program ID: 64, Track: 1time: 00:08 - 00:46
pitch: C4 - E5
Lead 6 (voice)
129 notes/chords，avg. pitch G4
Program ID: 85, Track: 1time: 02:12 - 02:50
pitch: C4 - E5
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Violin
26 notes/chords，avg. pitch D4
Program ID: 40, Track: 2time: 02:01 - 02:09
pitch: G3 - A4
French Horn
26 notes/chords，avg. pitch D4
Program ID: 60, Track: 2time: 01:20 - 01:27
pitch: G3 - A4
Alto Sax
26 notes/chords，avg. pitch D4
Program ID: 65, Track: 2time: 00:38 - 00:46
pitch: G3 - A4
Pad 1 (new age)
26 notes/chords，avg. pitch D4
Program ID: 88, Track: 2time: 02:42 - 02:50
pitch: G3 - A4
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Viola
26 notes/chords，avg. pitch A#3
Program ID: 41, Track: 3time: 02:01 - 02:09
pitch: E3 - E4
Choir Aahs
26 notes/chords，avg. pitch A#3
Program ID: 52, Track: 3time: 02:42 - 02:50
pitch: E3 - E4
Trombone
26 notes/chords，avg. pitch A#3
Program ID: 57, Track: 3time: 01:20 - 01:27
pitch: E3 - E4
Tenor Sax
26 notes/chords，avg. pitch A#3
Program ID: 66, Track: 3time: 00:38 - 00:46
pitch: E3 - E4
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Cello
26 notes/chords，avg. pitch B2
Program ID: 42, Track: 4time: 02:01 - 02:09
pitch: G2 - E3
Tuba
26 notes/chords，avg. pitch B2
Program ID: 58, Track: 4time: 01:20 - 01:27
pitch: G2 - E3
Baritone Sax
26 notes/chords，avg. pitch B2
Program ID: 67, Track: 4time: 00:38 - 00:46
pitch: G2 - E3
Pad 4 (choir)
26 notes/chords，avg. pitch B2
Program ID: 91, Track: 4time: 02:42 - 02:50
pitch: G2 - E3
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Acoustic Grand Piano
448 notes/chords，avg. pitch D#4
Program ID: 0, Track: 5time: 00:01 - 02:54
pitch: G3 - F5
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Acoustic Grand Piano
309 notes/chords，avg. pitch C3
Program ID: 0, Track: 6time: 00:01 - 02:54
pitch: D2 - A3
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Ensemble Strings
188 notes/chords，avg. pitch C5
Program ID: 48, Track: 7time: 00:01 - 02:54
pitch: C4 - C6
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Acoustic Guitar (steel)
479 notes/chords，avg. pitch D#4
Program ID: 25, Track: 8time: 00:01 - 02:54
pitch: G3 - C5
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Electric Bass (finger)
309 notes/chords，avg. pitch C2
Program ID: 33, Track: 9time: 00:01 - 02:54
pitch: E1 - A2
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percussion instruments
Acoustic Bass Drum Bass Drum 1 Side Stick Acoustic Snare Closed Hi-Hat Low Tom Open Hi-Hat Low Mid Tom Crash Cymbal 1 Ride Cymbal 1 Tambourine Cowbell
Tracks
20 tracks are used, 10 tracks have notes
| # | Name | Channel(s) | Instrument(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | The American Star | ||
| 1 | Soprano | 1 | ViolinTrumpetSoprano SaxLead 6 (voice) |
| 2 | (BRT) Alto | 2 | ViolinFrench HornAlto SaxPad 1 (new age) |
| 3 | (BRT) Tenor | 3 | ViolaChoir AahsTromboneTenor Sax |
| 4 | (BRT) Bass | 4 | CelloTubaBaritone SaxPad 4 (choir) |
| 5 | Acoustic Grand Piano RH | 5 | Acoustic Grand Piano |
| 6 | Acoustic Grand Piano LH | 6 | Acoustic Grand Piano |
| 7 | (BRT) Strings | 7 | Ensemble Strings |
| 8 | (BRT) Acoustic Guitar | 8 | Acoustic Guitar (steel) |
| 9 | (BRT) Bass Guitar | 9 | Electric Bass (finger) |
| 10 | (BRT) Drum Set | 10 | Acoustic Bass DrumBass Drum 1Side StickAcoustic SnareClosed Hi-HatLow TomOpen Hi-HatLow Mid TomCrash Cymbal 1Ride Cymbal 1TambourineCowbell |
| 11 | "The American Star" (15 Oct 1850) | ||
| 12 | National Song | ||
| 13 | Words by John McCreery Esq.,1812 | ||
| 14 | Music revised in 1850 -- anonymous | ||
| 15 | Sequenced on 23 August 2008 | ||
| 16 | by Benjamin Robert Tubb | ||
| 17 | brtubb@pdmusic.org | ||
| 18 | www.pdmusic.org | ||
| 19 | for General MIDI playback |
