Introduction
"Old Shady the Contraband" is a MIDI music piece in Ballad style, played by an ensemble of 20 instruments including Acoustic Grand Piano, Violin, Soprano Sax, Lead 6 (voice), Trumpet, Flute, and Clarinet.
The total duration of this midi music is 2 minutes and 24 seconds, with a total of 1,645 notes, divided into 17 tracks, the initial tempo is 140bpm, the min tempo is 69bpm.
This MIDI file uses the GM1 standard, which is General MIDI.
The key signature marked in the MIDI file is G major, marked beats are 1/8、2/4、3/8.
Some MIDI events such as Channel Volume Control, Pan are used.
Meta Text
Song of the Mississippi Contraban
Contraband Song and Chorus
(Words--anon.) Music by David A. Warden. (circa 1864)
for General MIDI playback
| Copyright: | Copyright (C) 2006 (Dec 26) by Benjamin Robert Tubb |
|---|---|
| Ratings: |
Standard Midi File Properties
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Standard
GM1 -
File format
MIDI TYPE 1 -
File size
11.57 KB -
Duration
02:24 -
BPM
69 - 140 -
Tracks
6
Channels and Instruments
Used 5 channels, 20 instruments
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Violin
66 notes/chords，avg. pitch A#4
Program ID: 40, Track: 1time: 01:04 - 01:26
pitch: F#4 - E5
Trumpet
66 notes/chords，avg. pitch A#4
Program ID: 56, Track: 1time: 00:36 - 00:58
pitch: F#4 - E5
Soprano Sax
66 notes/chords，avg. pitch A#4
Program ID: 64, Track: 1time: 00:07 - 00:29
pitch: F#4 - E5
Flute
66 notes/chords，avg. pitch A#4
Program ID: 73, Track: 1time: 02:02 - 02:24
pitch: F#4 - E5
Lead 6 (voice)
66 notes/chords，avg. pitch A#4
Program ID: 85, Track: 1time: 01:33 - 01:55
pitch: F#4 - E5
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Violin
24 notes/chords，avg. pitch G4
Program ID: 40, Track: 2time: 01:19 - 01:26
pitch: E4 - B4
French Horn
24 notes/chords，avg. pitch G4
Program ID: 60, Track: 2time: 00:50 - 00:58
pitch: E4 - B4
Alto Sax
24 notes/chords，avg. pitch G4
Program ID: 65, Track: 2time: 00:21 - 00:29
pitch: E4 - B4
Oboe
24 notes/chords，avg. pitch G4
Program ID: 68, Track: 2time: 02:16 - 02:24
pitch: E4 - B4
Pad 1 (new age)
24 notes/chords，avg. pitch G4
Program ID: 88, Track: 2time: 01:47 - 01:55
pitch: E4 - B4
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Viola
24 notes/chords，avg. pitch C#4
Program ID: 41, Track: 3time: 01:19 - 01:26
pitch: B3 - D4
Choir Aahs
24 notes/chords，avg. pitch C#4
Program ID: 52, Track: 3time: 01:47 - 01:55
pitch: B3 - D4
Trombone
24 notes/chords，avg. pitch C#4
Program ID: 57, Track: 3time: 00:50 - 00:58
pitch: B3 - D4
Tenor Sax
24 notes/chords，avg. pitch C#4
Program ID: 66, Track: 3time: 00:21 - 00:29
pitch: B3 - D4
Clarinet
24 notes/chords，avg. pitch C#4
Program ID: 71, Track: 3time: 02:16 - 02:24
pitch: B3 - D4
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Cello
24 notes/chords，avg. pitch E3
Program ID: 42, Track: 4time: 01:19 - 01:26
pitch: G2 - G3
Tuba
24 notes/chords，avg. pitch E3
Program ID: 58, Track: 4time: 00:50 - 00:58
pitch: G2 - G3
Baritone Sax
24 notes/chords，avg. pitch E3
Program ID: 67, Track: 4time: 00:21 - 00:29
pitch: G2 - G3
Bassoon
24 notes/chords，avg. pitch E3
Program ID: 70, Track: 4time: 02:16 - 02:24
pitch: G2 - G3
Pad 4 (choir)
24 notes/chords，avg. pitch E3
Program ID: 91, Track: 4time: 01:47 - 01:55
pitch: G2 - G3
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Acoustic Grand Piano
205 notes/chords，avg. pitch G4
Program ID: 0, Track: 5time: 00:00 - 02:16
pitch: A3 - E6
Acoustic Grand Piano
180 notes/chords，avg. pitch D3
Program ID: 0, Track: 6time: 00:01 - 02:16
pitch: C2 - D4
Tracks
17 tracks are used, 6 tracks have notes
| # | Name | Channel(s) | Instrument(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Old Shady the Contraband | ||
| 1 | Soprano | 1 | ViolinTrumpetSoprano SaxFluteLead 6 (voice) |
| 2 | Alto | 2 | ViolinFrench HornAlto SaxOboePad 1 (new age) |
| 3 | Tenor | 3 | ViolaChoir AahsTromboneTenor SaxClarinet |
| 4 | Bass | 4 | CelloTubaBaritone SaxBassoonPad 4 (choir) |
| 5 | Piano (hi) | 5 | Acoustic Grand Piano |
| 6 | Piano (lo) | 5 | Acoustic Grand Piano |
| 7 | Song of the Mississippi Contrabands | ||
| 8 | "Old Shady the Contraband" (circa 1864) | ||
| 9 | Contraband Song and Chorus | ||
| 10 | (Words -- anonymous) | ||
| 11 | Music by David A. Warden | ||
| 12 | Sequenced on 26 December 2006 | ||
| 13 | by Benjamin Robert Tubb | ||
| 14 | brtubb@writeme.com | ||
| 15 | www.pdmusic.org | ||
| 16 | for General MIDI playback |
