Introduction
"The Massacre at Fort Pillow" is a MIDI music piece in Ballad style, played by an ensemble of 16 instruments including Acoustic Grand Piano, Violin, Trumpet, Soprano Sax, Lead 6 (voice), and French Horn.
The total duration of this midi music is 4 minutes and 21 seconds, with a total of 2,823 notes, divided into 16 tracks, the initial tempo is 80bpm, the min tempo is 40bpm.
This MIDI file uses the GM1 standard, which is General MIDI.
The key signature marked in the MIDI file is E♭ major, marked beats are 1/8、6/8、5/8.
Some MIDI events such as Channel Volume Control, Pan, Modulation Wheel are used, to enhance the quality.
Meta Text
Song & Chorus
Words by Charles Haynes. Music by James Edward Haynes. (1864)
for General MIDI playback
| Copyright: | Copyright (C) 2005 (Nov 20) by Benjamin Robert Tubb |
|---|---|
| Ratings: |
Standard Midi File Properties
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Standard
GM1 -
File format
MIDI TYPE 1 -
File size
24.31 KB -
Duration
04:21 -
BPM
40 - 80 -
Tracks
6
Channels and Instruments
Used 5 channels, 16 instruments
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Violin
125 notes/chords，avg. pitch A4
Program ID: 40, Track: 1time: 02:20 - 03:19
pitch: D4 - D#5
Trumpet
125 notes/chords，avg. pitch A4
Program ID: 56, Track: 1time: 01:19 - 02:19
pitch: D4 - D#5
Soprano Sax
125 notes/chords，avg. pitch A4
Program ID: 64, Track: 1time: 00:19 - 01:18
pitch: D4 - D#5
Lead 6 (voice)
125 notes/chords，avg. pitch A4
Program ID: 85, Track: 1time: 03:20 - 04:20
pitch: D4 - D#5
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Violin
41 notes/chords，avg. pitch F4
Program ID: 40, Track: 2time: 03:00 - 03:19
pitch: C4 - A#4
French Horn
41 notes/chords，avg. pitch F4
Program ID: 60, Track: 2time: 02:00 - 02:19
pitch: C4 - A#4
Alto Sax
41 notes/chords，avg. pitch F4
Program ID: 65, Track: 2time: 00:59 - 01:18
pitch: C4 - A#4
Pad 1 (new age)
41 notes/chords，avg. pitch F4
Program ID: 88, Track: 2time: 04:01 - 04:20
pitch: C4 - A#4
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Viola
39 notes/chords，avg. pitch C4
Program ID: 41, Track: 3time: 03:00 - 03:19
pitch: F3 - D#4
Choir Aahs
39 notes/chords，avg. pitch C4
Program ID: 52, Track: 3time: 04:01 - 04:20
pitch: F3 - D#4
Trombone
39 notes/chords，avg. pitch C4
Program ID: 57, Track: 3time: 02:00 - 02:19
pitch: F3 - D#4
Tenor Sax
39 notes/chords，avg. pitch C4
Program ID: 66, Track: 3time: 00:59 - 01:18
pitch: F3 - D#4
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Cello
39 notes/chords，avg. pitch C3
Program ID: 42, Track: 4time: 03:00 - 03:19
pitch: G#2 - F3
Tuba
39 notes/chords，avg. pitch C3
Program ID: 58, Track: 4time: 02:00 - 02:19
pitch: G#2 - F3
Baritone Sax
39 notes/chords，avg. pitch C3
Program ID: 67, Track: 4time: 00:59 - 01:18
pitch: G#2 - F3
Pad 4 (choir)
39 notes/chords，avg. pitch C3
Program ID: 91, Track: 4time: 04:01 - 04:20
pitch: G#2 - F3
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Acoustic Grand Piano
443 notes/chords，avg. pitch D#4
Program ID: 0, Track: 5time: 00:01 - 04:21
pitch: G3 - D#6
Acoustic Grand Piano
254 notes/chords，avg. pitch C3
Program ID: 0, Track: 6time: 00:01 - 04:20
pitch: G1 - D#4
Tracks
16 tracks are used, 6 tracks have notes
| # | Name | Channel(s) | Instrument(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | The Massacre at Fort Pillow | ||
| 1 | Soprano | 1 | ViolinTrumpetSoprano SaxLead 6 (voice) |
| 2 | Alto | 2 | ViolinFrench HornAlto SaxPad 1 (new age) |
| 3 | Tenor | 3 | ViolaChoir AahsTromboneTenor Sax |
| 4 | Bass | 4 | CelloTubaBaritone SaxPad 4 (choir) |
| 5 | Piano (hi) | 5 | Acoustic Grand Piano |
| 6 | Piano (lo) | 5 | Acoustic Grand Piano |
| 7 | "The Massacre at Fort Pillow" (1864) | ||
| 8 | Song & Chorus | ||
| 9 | Words by Charles Haynes | ||
| 10 | Music by James Edward Haynes | ||
| 11 | Sequenced on 20 November 2005 | ||
| 12 | by Benjamin Robert Tubb | ||
| 13 | brtubb@writeme.com | ||
| 14 | www.pdmusic.org | ||
| 15 | for General MIDI playback |
