Introduction
The melody of Widor's Toccata is based upon an arrangement of rapid staccato arpeggios which form phrases, initially in F, moving in fifths through to C major, G major, etc. Each phrase consists of one bar. The melody is complemented by syncopated chords, forming an accented rhythm against the perpetual arpeggio motif. The phrases are contextualised by a descending bass line, often beginning with the 7th tone of each phrase key. For example, where the phrase consists of an arpeggio in C major, the bass line begins with a B♭. The arpeggios eventually modulate through all twelve keys, until Widor brings the symphony to a close with fff block chords in the final three bars.
| Composer: | Charles Marie Widor |
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| License: | CC0/Public Domain |
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Standard Midi File Properties
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Standard
GM1 -
File format
MIDI TYPE 1 -
File size
43 KB -
Duration
05:12 -
BPM
120 -
Tracks
3
Channels and Instruments
Used 3 channels, 2 instruments
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Church Organ
2,407 notes/chords，avg. pitch E5
Program ID: 19, Track: 0time: 00:00 - 05:10
pitch: E3 - F#6
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Church Organ
933 notes/chords，avg. pitch A4
Program ID: 19, Track: 3time: 00:00 - 05:10
pitch: F3 - F6
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Tuba
157 notes/chords，avg. pitch D3
Program ID: 58, Track: 6time: 00:32 - 05:10
pitch: C2 - F4
Tracks
7 tracks are used, 3 tracks have notes
| # | Name | Channel(s) | Instrument(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Organ | 1 | Church Organ |
| 1 | Organ | ||
| 2 | Organ | ||
| 3 | Pipe Organ | 2 | Church Organ |
| 4 | Pipe Organ | ||
| 5 | Pipe Organ | ||
| 6 | Tuba | 3 | Tuba |
