Introduction
"Old Boston Bay" is a MIDI music piece in Ballad style, played by an ensemble of 38 instruments including Acoustic Grand Piano, Banjo, Acoustic Bass, Fiddle, Ensemble Strings, Violin, Harmonica, Trumpet, and Soprano Sax.
The total duration of this midi music is 3 minutes and 50 seconds, with a total of 7,560 notes, divided into 20 tracks, and a single tempo of 132bpm.
This MIDI file uses the GM1 standard, which is General MIDI.
The key signature marked in the MIDI file is B♭ major, marked beats are 4/4、1/8、6/8、5/8.
Some MIDI events such as Channel Volume Control, Pan are used.
Meta Text
Words by D. Brainerd Williamson. Music by Septimus Winner, 1827-1902 (16 Dec. 1873) for General MIDI playback To Mrs. E. D. Gillespie
the projector of the Women's Centennial Tea Party
Academy of Music, Philadelphia Dec. 16th 1873
| Copyright: | This Arrangement Copyright ｩ2000 by Benjamin Robert Tubb |
|---|---|
| Ratings: |
Standard Midi File Properties
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Standard
GM1 -
File format
MIDI TYPE 1 -
File size
46.62 KB -
Duration
03:50 -
BPM
132 -
Tracks
10
Channels and Instruments
Used 10 channels, 28 instruments, 10 percussion instruments
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Harmonica
70 notes/chords，avg. pitch G#4
Program ID: 22, Track: 1time: 02:56 - 03:18
pitch: D4 - D#5
Violin
70 notes/chords，avg. pitch G#4
Program ID: 40, Track: 1time: 01:18 - 01:39
pitch: D4 - D#5
Ensemble Strings
70 notes/chords，avg. pitch G#4
Program ID: 48, Track: 1time: 03:29 - 03:50
pitch: D4 - D#5
Trumpet
70 notes/chords，avg. pitch G#4
Program ID: 56, Track: 1time: 00:45 - 01:07
pitch: D4 - D#5
Soprano Sax
70 notes/chords，avg. pitch G#4
Program ID: 64, Track: 1time: 00:12 - 00:34
pitch: D4 - D#5
Piccolo
70 notes/chords，avg. pitch G#4
Program ID: 72, Track: 1time: 02:23 - 02:45
pitch: D4 - D#5
Lead 6 (voice)
70 notes/chords，avg. pitch G#4
Program ID: 85, Track: 1time: 01:50 - 02:12
pitch: D4 - D#5
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Reed Organ
37 notes/chords，avg. pitch D4
Program ID: 20, Track: 2time: 03:07 - 03:18
pitch: A#3 - A4
Violin
37 notes/chords，avg. pitch D4
Program ID: 40, Track: 2time: 01:29 - 01:39
pitch: A#3 - A4
Ensemble Strings
37 notes/chords，avg. pitch D4
Program ID: 48, Track: 2time: 03:39 - 03:50
pitch: A#3 - A4
French Horn
37 notes/chords，avg. pitch D4
Program ID: 60, Track: 2time: 00:56 - 01:07
pitch: A#3 - A4
Alto Sax
37 notes/chords，avg. pitch D4
Program ID: 65, Track: 2time: 00:23 - 00:34
pitch: A#3 - A4
Flute
37 notes/chords，avg. pitch D4
Program ID: 73, Track: 2time: 02:34 - 02:45
pitch: A#3 - A4
Pad 1 (new age)
37 notes/chords，avg. pitch D4
Program ID: 88, Track: 2time: 02:01 - 02:12
pitch: A#3 - A4
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Accordion
37 notes/chords，avg. pitch A3
Program ID: 21, Track: 3time: 03:07 - 03:18
pitch: F3 - F4
Viola
37 notes/chords，avg. pitch A3
Program ID: 41, Track: 3time: 01:29 - 01:39
pitch: F3 - F4
Ensemble Strings
37 notes/chords，avg. pitch A3
Program ID: 48, Track: 3time: 03:39 - 03:50
pitch: F3 - F4
Choir Aahs
37 notes/chords，avg. pitch A3
Program ID: 52, Track: 3time: 02:01 - 02:12
pitch: F3 - F4
Trombone
37 notes/chords，avg. pitch A3
Program ID: 57, Track: 3time: 00:56 - 01:07
pitch: F3 - F4
Tenor Sax
37 notes/chords，avg. pitch A3
Program ID: 66, Track: 3time: 00:23 - 00:34
pitch: F3 - F4
Clarinet
37 notes/chords，avg. pitch A3
Program ID: 71, Track: 3time: 02:34 - 02:45
pitch: F3 - F4
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Church Organ
37 notes/chords，avg. pitch D3
Program ID: 19, Track: 4time: 03:07 - 03:18
pitch: F2 - F3
Cello
37 notes/chords，avg. pitch D3
Program ID: 42, Track: 4time: 01:29 - 01:39
pitch: F2 - F3
Ensemble Strings
37 notes/chords，avg. pitch D3
Program ID: 48, Track: 4time: 03:39 - 03:50
pitch: F2 - F3
Tuba
37 notes/chords，avg. pitch D3
Program ID: 58, Track: 4time: 00:56 - 01:07
pitch: F2 - F3
Baritone Sax
37 notes/chords，avg. pitch D3
Program ID: 67, Track: 4time: 00:23 - 00:34
pitch: F2 - F3
Bassoon
37 notes/chords，avg. pitch D3
Program ID: 70, Track: 4time: 02:34 - 02:45
pitch: F2 - F3
Pad 4 (choir)
37 notes/chords，avg. pitch D3
Program ID: 91, Track: 4time: 02:01 - 02:12
pitch: F2 - F3
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Fiddle
224 notes/chords，avg. pitch G#5
Program ID: 110, Track: 5time: 00:01 - 03:28
pitch: D5 - D6
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Banjo
833 notes/chords，avg. pitch A3
Program ID: 105, Track: 6time: 00:02 - 03:51
pitch: F2 - F4
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Acoustic Grand Piano
700 notes/chords，avg. pitch G#4
Program ID: 0, Track: 7time: 00:01 - 03:50
pitch: F3 - D6
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Acoustic Grand Piano
728 notes/chords，avg. pitch G#3
Program ID: 0, Track: 8time: 00:02 - 03:51
pitch: F2 - D#4
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Acoustic Bass
294 notes/chords，avg. pitch C#2
Program ID: 32, Track: 9time: 00:07 - 03:51
pitch: F1 - A#2
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percussion instruments
Bass Drum 1 Acoustic Snare Closed Hi-Hat High Floor Tom Low Tom Open Hi-Hat Low Mid Tom Crash Cymbal 1 Ride Cymbal 1 Crash Cymbal 2
Tracks
20 tracks are used, 10 tracks have notes
| # | Name | Channel(s) | Instrument(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Old Boston Bay | ||
| 1 | Soprano | 1 | HarmonicaViolinEnsemble StringsTrumpetSoprano SaxPiccoloLead 6 (voice) |
| 2 | Alto | 2 | Reed OrganViolinEnsemble StringsFrench HornAlto SaxFlutePad 1 (new age) |
| 3 | Tenor | 3 | AccordionViolaEnsemble StringsChoir AahsTromboneTenor SaxClarinet |
| 4 | Bass | 4 | Church OrganCelloEnsemble StringsTubaBaritone SaxBassoonPad 4 (choir) |
| 5 | (BRT) Fiddle | 5 | Fiddle |
| 6 | (BRT) Banjo | 6 | Banjo |
| 7 | Piano (hi) | 7 | Acoustic Grand Piano |
| 8 | Piano (lo) | 8 | Acoustic Grand Piano |
| 9 | (BRT) Acoustic Bass | 9 | Acoustic Bass |
| 10 | (BRT) GM Drums | 10 | Bass Drum 1Acoustic SnareClosed Hi-HatHigh Floor TomLow TomOpen Hi-HatLow Mid TomCrash Cymbal 1Ride Cymbal 1Crash Cymbal 2 |
| 11 | To Mrs. E. D. Gillespie | ||
| 12 | "Old Boston Bay" (16 Dec. 1873) | ||
| 13 | Words by D. Brainerd Williamson | ||
| 14 | Music by Septimus Winner, 1827-1902 | ||
| 15 | Sequenced on 30 June 2000 | ||
| 16 | by Benjamin Robert Tubb | ||
| 17 | brtubb@writeme.com | ||
| 18 | http://www.pdmusic.org | ||
| 19 | for General MIDI playback |
