Introduction
"Just Fifty Years Ago" is a MIDI music piece in Ballad style, played by an ensemble of 31 instruments including Acoustic Grand Piano, Acoustic Guitar (steel), Electric Bass (finger), Violin, Accordion, Trumpet, Ensemble Strings, and Viola.
The total duration of this midi music is 4 minutes and 53 seconds, with a total of 4,071 notes, divided into 19 tracks, the initial tempo is 88bpm, the min tempo is 44bpm.
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 1/4、4/4、3/4.
Some MIDI events such as Channel Volume Control, Modulation Wheel, Pan are used, to enhance the quality.
Meta Text
Words by George Cooper. Music by Harrison Millard. (1884)
for General MIDI playback
| Copyright: | Copyright (C) 2008 (Apr 11) by Benjamin Robert Tubb |
|---|---|
| Ratings: |
Standard Midi File Properties
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Standard
GM1 -
File format
MIDI TYPE 1 -
File size
29.67 KB -
Duration
04:53 -
BPM
44 - 88 -
Tracks
10
Channels and Instruments
Used 9 channels, 15 instruments, 16 percussion instruments
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Accordion
115 notes/chords，avg. pitch A4
Program ID: 21, Track: 1time: 00:12 - 01:38
pitch: D4 - E5
Violin
115 notes/chords，avg. pitch A4
Program ID: 40, Track: 1time: 03:25 - 04:52
pitch: D4 - E5
Trumpet
115 notes/chords，avg. pitch A4
Program ID: 56, Track: 1time: 01:49 - 03:15
pitch: D4 - E5
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Violin
34 notes/chords，avg. pitch E4
Program ID: 40, Track: 2time: 04:31 - 04:52
pitch: B3 - G4
French Horn
34 notes/chords，avg. pitch E4
Program ID: 60, Track: 2time: 02:54 - 03:15
pitch: B3 - G4
Clarinet
34 notes/chords，avg. pitch E4
Program ID: 71, Track: 2time: 01:17 - 01:38
pitch: B3 - G4
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Viola
34 notes/chords，avg. pitch A#3
Program ID: 41, Track: 3time: 04:31 - 04:52
pitch: D3 - D4
Trombone
34 notes/chords，avg. pitch A#3
Program ID: 57, Track: 3time: 02:54 - 03:15
pitch: D3 - D4
English Horn
34 notes/chords，avg. pitch A#3
Program ID: 69, Track: 3time: 01:17 - 01:38
pitch: D3 - D4
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Cello
26 notes/chords，avg. pitch E3
Program ID: 42, Track: 4time: 04:31 - 04:52
pitch: G2 - B3
Tuba
26 notes/chords，avg. pitch E3
Program ID: 58, Track: 4time: 02:54 - 03:15
pitch: G2 - B3
Bassoon
26 notes/chords，avg. pitch E3
Program ID: 70, Track: 4time: 01:17 - 01:38
pitch: G2 - B3
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Acoustic Grand Piano
483 notes/chords，avg. pitch D4
Program ID: 0, Track: 5time: 00:02 - 04:31
pitch: G3 - E5
Acoustic Grand Piano
183 notes/chords，avg. pitch C3
Program ID: 0, Track: 6time: 00:03 - 04:31
pitch: A1 - D4
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Ensemble Strings
75 notes/chords，avg. pitch G4
Program ID: 48, Track: 7time: 00:02 - 04:52
pitch: A#3 - D6
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Acoustic Guitar (steel)
555 notes/chords，avg. pitch D4
Program ID: 25, Track: 8time: 00:03 - 04:31
pitch: B2 - C5
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Electric Bass (finger)
270 notes/chords，avg. pitch D2
Program ID: 33, Track: 9time: 00:03 - 04:52
pitch: G1 - A2
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percussion instruments
Acoustic Bass Drum Bass Drum 1 Side Stick Acoustic Snare 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
Tracks
19 tracks are used, 10 tracks have notes
| # | Name | Channel(s) | Instrument(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Just Fifty Years Ago | ||
| 1 | Soprano | 1 | AccordionViolinTrumpet |
| 2 | Alto | 2 | ViolinFrench HornClarinet |
| 3 | Tenor | 3 | ViolaTromboneEnglish Horn |
| 4 | Bass | 4 | CelloTubaBassoon |
| 5 | Piano (hi) | 5 | Acoustic Grand Piano |
| 6 | Piano (lo) | 5 | Acoustic Grand Piano |
| 7 | (BRT) Strings | 6 | Ensemble Strings |
| 8 | (BRT) Steel-string Guitar | 7 | Acoustic Guitar (steel) |
| 9 | (BRT) Fingered Bass | 8 | Electric Bass (finger) |
| 10 | (BRT) Drum Set | 10 | Acoustic Bass DrumBass Drum 1Side StickAcoustic SnareLow Floor TomClosed Hi-HatHigh Floor TomLow TomOpen Hi-HatLow Mid TomHigh Mid TomCrash Cymbal 1High TomRide Cymbal 1Ride BellCrash Cymbal 2 |
| 11 | "Just Fifty Years Ago" (1884) | ||
| 12 | Words by George Cooper | ||
| 13 | Music by Harrison Millard | ||
| 14 | Sequenced on 11 April 2008 | ||
| 15 | by Benjamin Robert Tubb | ||
| 16 | brtubb@pdmusic.org | ||
| 17 | www.pdmusic.org | ||
| 18 | for General MIDI playback |
