Introduction
"John Brown's Song" is a MIDI music piece in Ballad style, played by an ensemble of 46 instruments including Acoustic Grand Piano, Piccolo, Electric Bass (finger), Violin, Brass Ensemble, Ensemble Strings, Cello, Choir Aahs, Trumpet, and French Horn.
The total duration of this midi music is 4 minutes and 30 seconds, with a total of 5,081 notes, divided into 21 tracks, and a single tempo of 100bpm.
This MIDI file uses the GM1 standard, which is General MIDI.
The key signature marked in the MIDI file is C major, the marked beat is 4/4.
Some MIDI events such as Channel Volume Control, Pan, Modulation Wheel are used, to enhance the quality.
Meta Text
Words by Mrs. Mary Ann Kidder (?)
Music -- anonymous.
Arranged for the Piano by August Cull. (1863)
for General MDII playback
| Copyright: | Copyright (C) 2007 (Nov 12) by Benjamin Robert Tubb |
|---|---|
| Ratings: |
Standard Midi File Properties
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Standard
GM1 -
File format
MIDI TYPE 1 -
File size
35.33 KB -
Duration
04:30 -
BPM
100 -
Tracks
10
Channels and Instruments
Used 9 channels, 30 instruments, 16 percussion instruments
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Violin
73 notes/chords，avg. pitch A#4
Program ID: 40, Track: 1time: 01:19 - 01:58
pitch: E4 - E5
Ensemble Strings
66 notes/chords，avg. pitch A#4
Program ID: 48, Track: 1time: 03:14 - 03:51
pitch: E4 - E5
Trumpet
81 notes/chords，avg. pitch A#4
Program ID: 56, Track: 1time: 00:40 - 01:17
pitch: E4 - E5
Brass Ensemble
66 notes/chords，avg. pitch A#4
Program ID: 61, Track: 1time: 03:52 - 04:29
pitch: E4 - E5
Soprano Sax
72 notes/chords，avg. pitch A#4
Program ID: 64, Track: 1time: 00:02 - 00:39
pitch: E4 - E5
Flute
74 notes/chords，avg. pitch A#4
Program ID: 73, Track: 1time: 02:35 - 03:12
pitch: E4 - E5
Lead 6 (voice)
69 notes/chords，avg. pitch A#4
Program ID: 85, Track: 1time: 01:57 - 02:34
pitch: E4 - E5
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Violin
73 notes/chords，avg. pitch F4
Program ID: 40, Track: 2time: 01:19 - 01:58
pitch: C4 - A4
Ensemble Strings
66 notes/chords，avg. pitch E4
Program ID: 48, Track: 2time: 03:14 - 03:51
pitch: C4 - A4
French Horn
81 notes/chords，avg. pitch F4
Program ID: 60, Track: 2time: 00:40 - 01:17
pitch: C4 - A4
Brass Ensemble
66 notes/chords，avg. pitch E4
Program ID: 61, Track: 2time: 03:52 - 04:29
pitch: C4 - A4
Alto Sax
72 notes/chords，avg. pitch F4
Program ID: 65, Track: 2time: 00:02 - 00:39
pitch: C4 - A4
Oboe
74 notes/chords，avg. pitch E4
Program ID: 68, Track: 2time: 02:35 - 03:12
pitch: C4 - A4
Pad 1 (new age)
69 notes/chords，avg. pitch E4
Program ID: 88, Track: 2time: 01:57 - 02:34
pitch: C4 - A4
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Viola
33 notes/chords，avg. pitch A#3
Program ID: 41, Track: 3time: 01:38 - 01:56
pitch: G3 - D4
Ensemble Strings
33 notes/chords，avg. pitch A#3
Program ID: 48, Track: 3time: 03:33 - 03:51
pitch: G3 - D4
Choir Aahs
33 notes/chords，avg. pitch A#3
Program ID: 52, Track: 3time: 02:16 - 02:34
pitch: G3 - D4
Trombone
33 notes/chords，avg. pitch A#3
Program ID: 57, Track: 3time: 00:59 - 01:17
pitch: G3 - D4
Brass Ensemble
33 notes/chords，avg. pitch A#3
Program ID: 61, Track: 3time: 04:11 - 04:29
pitch: G3 - D4
Tenor Sax
33 notes/chords，avg. pitch A#3
Program ID: 66, Track: 3time: 00:21 - 00:39
pitch: G3 - D4
Clarinet
33 notes/chords，avg. pitch A#3
Program ID: 71, Track: 3time: 02:55 - 03:12
pitch: G3 - D4
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Cello
32 notes/chords，avg. pitch D#3
Program ID: 42, Track: 4time: 01:38 - 01:56
pitch: G2 - G3
Ensemble Strings
32 notes/chords，avg. pitch D#3
Program ID: 48, Track: 4time: 03:33 - 03:51
pitch: G2 - G3
Tuba
32 notes/chords，avg. pitch D#3
Program ID: 58, Track: 4time: 00:59 - 01:17
pitch: G2 - G3
Brass Ensemble
32 notes/chords，avg. pitch D#3
Program ID: 61, Track: 4time: 04:11 - 04:29
pitch: G2 - G3
Baritone Sax
32 notes/chords，avg. pitch D#3
Program ID: 67, Track: 4time: 00:21 - 00:39
pitch: G2 - G3
Bassoon
32 notes/chords，avg. pitch D#3
Program ID: 70, Track: 4time: 02:55 - 03:12
pitch: G2 - G3
Pad 4 (choir)
32 notes/chords，avg. pitch D#3
Program ID: 91, Track: 4time: 02:16 - 02:34
pitch: G2 - G3
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Acoustic Grand Piano
67 notes/chords，avg. pitch G4
Program ID: 0, Track: 5time: 00:40 - 01:20
pitch: C4 - E5
Electric Grand Piano
66 notes/chords，avg. pitch G4
Program ID: 2, Track: 5time: 01:58 - 02:36
pitch: C4 - E5
Honky-tonk Piano
66 notes/chords，avg. pitch G4
Program ID: 3, Track: 5time: 01:19 - 01:58
pitch: C4 - E5
Electric Piano 2
66 notes/chords，avg. pitch G4
Program ID: 5, Track: 5time: 02:36 - 03:15
pitch: C4 - E5
Church Organ
66 notes/chords，avg. pitch G4
Program ID: 19, Track: 5time: 03:14 - 03:53
pitch: C4 - E5
Choir Aahs
65 notes/chords，avg. pitch G4
Program ID: 52, Track: 5time: 03:53 - 04:29
pitch: C4 - E5
Acoustic Grand Piano
396 notes/chords，avg. pitch F3
Program ID: 0, Track: 6time: 00:40 - 04:29
pitch: F2 - D4
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Glockenspiel
66 notes/chords，avg. pitch A#5
Program ID: 9, Track: 7time: 03:52 - 04:29
pitch: E5 - E6
Violin
156 notes/chords，avg. pitch G5
Program ID: 40, Track: 7time: 01:55 - 02:36
pitch: D4 - G6
Piccolo
399 notes/chords，avg. pitch A#5
Program ID: 72, Track: 7time: 02:36 - 03:51
pitch: A3 - E7
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Celesta
66 notes/chords，avg. pitch F5
Program ID: 8, Track: 8time: 03:52 - 04:29
pitch: C5 - A5
Cello
147 notes/chords，avg. pitch F#3
Program ID: 42, Track: 8time: 01:19 - 03:51
pitch: F2 - C5
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Electric Bass (finger)
325 notes/chords，avg. pitch C#2
Program ID: 33, Track: 9time: 01:19 - 04:29
pitch: F1 - G2
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percussion instruments
Acoustic Bass Drum Acoustic Snare Hand Clap 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 Crash Cymbal 2 Vibraslap
Tracks
21 tracks are used, 10 tracks have notes
| # | Name | Channel(s) | Instrument(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | John Brown's Song | ||
| 1 | Soprano | 1 | ViolinEnsemble StringsTrumpetBrass EnsembleSoprano SaxFluteLead 6 (voice) |
| 2 | Alto | 2 | ViolinEnsemble StringsFrench HornBrass EnsembleAlto SaxOboePad 1 (new age) |
| 3 | Tenor | 3 | ViolaEnsemble StringsChoir AahsTromboneBrass EnsembleTenor SaxClarinet |
| 4 | Bass | 4 | CelloEnsemble StringsTubaBrass EnsembleBaritone SaxBassoonPad 4 (choir) |
| 5 | Piano (hi)/+ | 5 | Acoustic Grand PianoElectric Grand PianoHonky-tonk PianoElectric Piano 2Church OrganChoir Aahs |
| 6 | Piano (lo)/(+) | 5 | Acoustic Grand Piano |
| 7 | (BRT) Violin/Piccolo/Glock. | 6 | GlockenspielViolinPiccolo |
| 8 | (BRT) Cello/Celesta | 7 | CelestaCello |
| 9 | (BRT) Fingered Bass | 8 | Electric Bass (finger) |
| 10 | (BRT) Drum Set | 10 | Acoustic Bass DrumAcoustic SnareHand ClapLow Floor TomClosed Hi-HatHigh Floor TomLow TomOpen Hi-HatLow Mid TomHigh Mid TomCrash Cymbal 1High TomRide Cymbal 1Ride BellCrash Cymbal 2Vibraslap |
| 11 | "John Brown's Song" (1863) | ||
| 12 | Word by Mrs. Mary Ann Kidder (?) | ||
| 13 | Music -- anonymous | ||
| 14 | Arranged for Piano | ||
| 15 | by Audustus Cull | ||
| 16 | Sequenced on 12 November 2007 | ||
| 17 | by Benjamin Robert Tubb | ||
| 18 | brubb@pdmusic.org | ||
| 19 | www.pdmusic.org | ||
| 20 | for General MIDI playback |
