Introduction
"Lessons I Learned When But A Boy" is a MIDI music piece in Ballad style, played by an ensemble of 32 instruments including Acoustic Grand Piano, Acoustic Guitar (steel), Ensemble Strings, Electric Bass (finger), Violin, Trumpet, Soprano Sax, and Viola.
The total duration of this midi music is 5 minutes and 12 seconds, with a total of 8,031 notes, divided into 19 tracks, the initial tempo is 96bpm, the min tempo is 48bpm, the max tempo is 143bpm.
This MIDI file uses the GM1 standard, which is General MIDI.
The key signature marked in the MIDI file is F major, marked beats are 3/8、4/4、5/8、3/4.
Some MIDI events such as Channel Volume Control, Pan, Modulation Wheel are used, to enhance the quality.
Meta Text
aka "Lessons That I Learned When But A Boy"
Words by John Murray. Music by Will D. Ammerman (1894)
for General MIDI playback
| Copyright: | Copyright (C) 2008 (Sep 7) by Benjamin Robert Tubb |
|---|---|
| Ratings: |
Standard Midi File Properties
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Standard
GM1 -
File format
MIDI TYPE 1 -
File size
60.73 KB -
Duration
05:12 -
BPM
48 - 143 -
Tracks
10
Channels and Instruments
Used 10 channels, 15 instruments, 17 percussion instruments
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Violin
130 notes/chords，avg. pitch G4
Program ID: 40, Track: 1time: 03:49 - 05:11
pitch: B3 - F5
Trumpet
130 notes/chords，avg. pitch G4
Program ID: 56, Track: 1time: 02:05 - 03:27
pitch: B3 - F5
Soprano Sax
130 notes/chords，avg. pitch G4
Program ID: 64, Track: 1time: 00:22 - 01:44
pitch: B3 - F5
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Violin
44 notes/chords，avg. pitch C#4
Program ID: 40, Track: 2time: 04:32 - 05:11
pitch: A3 - F4
French Horn
44 notes/chords，avg. pitch C#4
Program ID: 60, Track: 2time: 02:48 - 03:27
pitch: A3 - F4
Alto Sax
44 notes/chords，avg. pitch C#4
Program ID: 65, Track: 2time: 01:05 - 01:44
pitch: A3 - F4
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Viola
44 notes/chords，avg. pitch A3
Program ID: 41, Track: 3time: 04:32 - 05:11
pitch: D3 - D4
Trombone
44 notes/chords，avg. pitch A3
Program ID: 57, Track: 3time: 02:48 - 03:27
pitch: D3 - D4
Tenor Sax
44 notes/chords，avg. pitch A3
Program ID: 66, Track: 3time: 01:05 - 01:44
pitch: D3 - D4
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Cello
42 notes/chords，avg. pitch B2
Program ID: 42, Track: 4time: 04:32 - 05:11
pitch: F2 - G3
Tuba
42 notes/chords，avg. pitch B2
Program ID: 58, Track: 4time: 02:48 - 03:27
pitch: F2 - G3
Baritone Sax
42 notes/chords，avg. pitch B2
Program ID: 67, Track: 4time: 01:05 - 01:44
pitch: F2 - G3
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Acoustic Grand Piano
555 notes/chords，avg. pitch G4
Program ID: 0, Track: 5time: 00:01 - 05:11
pitch: G#3 - D6
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Acoustic Grand Piano
675 notes/chords，avg. pitch E3
Program ID: 0, Track: 6time: 00:02 - 05:12
pitch: F1 - E4
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Ensemble Strings
405 notes/chords，avg. pitch A4
Program ID: 48, Track: 7time: 00:01 - 05:11
pitch: B3 - D6
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Acoustic Guitar (steel)
1,170 notes/chords，avg. pitch F#3
Program ID: 25, Track: 8time: 00:02 - 05:12
pitch: A1 - G4
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Electric Bass (finger)
282 notes/chords，avg. pitch B1
Program ID: 33, Track: 9time: 00:02 - 05:12
pitch: F1 - G2
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percussion instruments
Acoustic Bass Drum Bass Drum 1 Side Stick Acoustic Snare Low Floor Tom Closed Hi-Hat High Floor Tom Low Tom Open Hi-Hat Low Mid Tom High Mid Tom Crash Cymbal 1 High Tom Ride Cymbal 1 Ride Bell Cowbell Crash Cymbal 2
Tracks
19 tracks are used, 10 tracks have notes
| # | Name | Channel(s) | Instrument(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Lessons I Learned When But A Boy | ||
| 1 | Soprano | 1 | ViolinTrumpetSoprano Sax |
| 2 | (BRT) Alto | 2 | ViolinFrench HornAlto Sax |
| 3 | (BRT) Tenor | 3 | ViolaTromboneTenor Sax |
| 4 | (BRT) Bass | 4 | CelloTubaBaritone Sax |
| 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 SnareLow Floor TomClosed Hi-HatHigh Floor TomLow TomOpen Hi-HatLow Mid TomHigh Mid TomCrash Cymbal 1High TomRide Cymbal 1Ride BellCowbellCrash Cymbal 2 |
| 11 | "Lessons I Learned When But A Boy" (1894) | ||
| 12 | Words by John Murray | ||
| 13 | Music by Will D. Ammerman | ||
| 14 | Sequenced on 7 September 2008 | ||
| 15 | by Benjamin Robert Tubb | ||
| 16 | brtubb@pdmusic.org | ||
| 17 | www.pdmusic.org | ||
| 18 | for General MIDI playback |
