Introduction
"What's the Matter, Uncle Sam?" is a MIDI music piece in Ballad style, played by an ensemble of 13 instruments including Acoustic Grand Piano, Lead 2 (sawtooth), Lead 6 (voice), Violin, Trumpet, and Soprano Sax.
The total duration of this midi music is 3 minutes and 21 seconds, with a total of 4,045 notes, divided into 15 tracks, and a single tempo of 120bpm.
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 2/4、3/8、1/8、1/4.
Some MIDI events such as Pan, Modulation Wheel, Channel Volume Control are used, to enhance the quality.
Meta Text
Words by W. Dexter Smith Jr. Music by Alfred Lee. (30 Apr 1867)
for General MIDI playback
| Copyright: | Copyright (C) 2012 (Aug 6) by Benjamin Robert Tubb |
|---|---|
| Ratings: |
Standard Midi File Properties
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Standard
GM1 -
File format
MIDI TYPE 1 -
File size
31.7 KB -
Duration
03:21 -
BPM
120 -
Tracks
6
Channels and Instruments
Used 5 channels, 13 instruments
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Violin
120 notes/chords，avg. pitch G#4
Program ID: 40, Track: 1time: 01:29 - 02:01
pitch: C4 - E5
Trumpet
120 notes/chords，avg. pitch G#4
Program ID: 56, Track: 1time: 00:49 - 01:21
pitch: C4 - E5
Soprano Sax
120 notes/chords，avg. pitch G#4
Program ID: 64, Track: 1time: 00:09 - 00:41
pitch: C4 - E5
Lead 2 (sawtooth)
120 notes/chords，avg. pitch G#4
Program ID: 81, Track: 1time: 02:49 - 03:21
pitch: C4 - E5
Lead 6 (voice)
120 notes/chords，avg. pitch G#4
Program ID: 85, Track: 1time: 02:09 - 02:41
pitch: C4 - E5
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Violin
63 notes/chords，avg. pitch D#4
Program ID: 40, Track: 2time: 01:45 - 02:01
pitch: G3 - G4
Trumpet
63 notes/chords，avg. pitch D#4
Program ID: 56, Track: 2time: 01:05 - 01:21
pitch: G3 - G4
Alto Sax
63 notes/chords，avg. pitch D#4
Program ID: 65, Track: 2time: 00:25 - 00:41
pitch: G3 - G4
Lead 2 (sawtooth)
63 notes/chords，avg. pitch D#4
Program ID: 81, Track: 2time: 03:05 - 03:21
pitch: G3 - G4
Lead 6 (voice)
63 notes/chords，avg. pitch D#4
Program ID: 85, Track: 2time: 02:25 - 02:41
pitch: G3 - G4
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Viola
79 notes/chords，avg. pitch B3
Program ID: 41, Track: 3time: 01:45 - 02:01
pitch: E3 - E4
Trombone
79 notes/chords，avg. pitch B3
Program ID: 57, Track: 3time: 01:05 - 01:21
pitch: E3 - E4
Tenor Sax
79 notes/chords，avg. pitch B3
Program ID: 66, Track: 3time: 00:25 - 00:41
pitch: E3 - E4
Lead 2 (sawtooth)
79 notes/chords，avg. pitch B3
Program ID: 81, Track: 3time: 03:05 - 03:21
pitch: E3 - E4
Lead 6 (voice)
79 notes/chords，avg. pitch B3
Program ID: 85, Track: 3time: 02:25 - 02:41
pitch: E3 - E4
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Cello
63 notes/chords，avg. pitch C3
Program ID: 42, Track: 4time: 01:45 - 02:01
pitch: G2 - G#3
Tuba
63 notes/chords，avg. pitch C3
Program ID: 58, Track: 4time: 01:05 - 01:21
pitch: G2 - G#3
Baritone Sax
63 notes/chords，avg. pitch C3
Program ID: 67, Track: 4time: 00:25 - 00:41
pitch: G2 - G#3
Lead 2 (sawtooth)
63 notes/chords，avg. pitch C3
Program ID: 81, Track: 4time: 03:05 - 03:21
pitch: G2 - G#3
Lead 6 (voice)
63 notes/chords，avg. pitch C3
Program ID: 85, Track: 4time: 02:25 - 02:41
pitch: G2 - G#3
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Acoustic Grand Piano
650 notes/chords，avg. pitch F4
Program ID: 0, Track: 5time: 00:02 - 03:22
pitch: G3 - F6
Acoustic Grand Piano
475 notes/chords，avg. pitch C3
Program ID: 0, Track: 6time: 00:02 - 03:22
pitch: G1 - E4
Tracks
15 tracks are used, 6 tracks have notes
| # | Name | Channel(s) | Instrument(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | What's the Matter, Uncle Sam? | ||
| 1 | Soprano | 1 | ViolinTrumpetSoprano SaxLead 2 (sawtooth)Lead 6 (voice) |
| 2 | Alto | 2 | ViolinTrumpetAlto SaxLead 2 (sawtooth)Lead 6 (voice) |
| 3 | Tenor | 3 | ViolaTromboneTenor SaxLead 2 (sawtooth)Lead 6 (voice) |
| 4 | Bass | 4 | CelloTubaBaritone SaxLead 2 (sawtooth)Lead 6 (voice) |
| 5 | Piano (hi) | 5 | Acoustic Grand Piano |
| 6 | Piano (lo) | 5 | Acoustic Grand Piano |
| 7 | "What's the Matter, Uncle Sam?" (30 Apr 1867) | ||
| 8 | Words by W. Dexter Smith Jr. | ||
| 9 | Music by Alfred Lee | ||
| 10 | Sequenced on 6 August 2012 | ||
| 11 | by Benjamin Robert Tubb | ||
| 12 | brtubb@pdmusic.org | ||
| 13 | www.pdmusic.org | ||
| 14 | for General MIDI playback |
