Introduction
"Darkey's Lament" is a MIDI music piece in Ballad style, played by an ensemble of 11 instruments including Acoustic Grand Piano, Lead 6 (voice), Violin, Trumpet, Alto Sax, and Baritone Sax.
The total duration of this midi music is 2 minutes and 41 seconds, with a total of 1,588 notes, divided into 14 tracks, the initial tempo is 143bpm, the min tempo is 35bpm.
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 2/2、7/8、1/8.
Some MIDI events such as Bank Select, Pan, Modulation Wheel, Channel Volume Control are used, to enhance the quality.
Meta Text
Words and Music -- anonymous. (19 Jun 1849)
for General MIDI playback
No. 16 from "Songs of the Ethiopian Serenaders"
| Copyright: | Copyright (C) 2012 (Jan 24) by Benjamin Robert Tubb |
|---|---|
| Ratings: |
Standard Midi File Properties
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Standard
GM1 -
File format
MIDI TYPE 1 -
File size
11.25 KB -
Duration
02:41 -
BPM
35 - 143 -
Tracks
6
Channels and Instruments
Used 5 channels, 11 instruments
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Violin
89 notes/chords，avg. pitch G#4
Program ID: 40, Track: 1time: 01:25 - 02:00
pitch: C4 - D#5
Trumpet
89 notes/chords，avg. pitch G#4
Program ID: 56, Track: 1time: 00:45 - 01:21
pitch: C4 - D#5
Alto Sax
89 notes/chords，avg. pitch G#4
Program ID: 65, Track: 1time: 00:06 - 00:41
pitch: C4 - D#5
Lead 6 (voice)
89 notes/chords，avg. pitch G#4
Program ID: 85, Track: 1time: 02:05 - 02:40
pitch: C4 - D#5
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Violin
16 notes/chords，avg. pitch B3
Program ID: 40, Track: 2time: 01:53 - 02:00
pitch: C3 - G4
Trumpet
16 notes/chords，avg. pitch B3
Program ID: 56, Track: 2time: 01:13 - 01:21
pitch: C3 - G4
Tenor Sax
16 notes/chords，avg. pitch B3
Program ID: 66, Track: 2time: 00:34 - 00:41
pitch: C3 - G4
Lead 6 (voice)
16 notes/chords，avg. pitch B3
Program ID: 85, Track: 2time: 02:33 - 02:40
pitch: C3 - G4
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Viola
16 notes/chords，avg. pitch A#3
Program ID: 41, Track: 3time: 01:53 - 02:00
pitch: G3 - D4
Trombone
16 notes/chords，avg. pitch A#3
Program ID: 57, Track: 3time: 01:13 - 01:21
pitch: G3 - D4
Baritone Sax
16 notes/chords，avg. pitch A#3
Program ID: 67, Track: 3time: 00:34 - 00:41
pitch: G3 - D4
Lead 6 (voice)
16 notes/chords，avg. pitch A#3
Program ID: 85, Track: 3time: 02:33 - 02:40
pitch: G3 - D4
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Cello
16 notes/chords，avg. pitch C#3
Program ID: 42, Track: 4time: 01:53 - 02:00
pitch: G2 - G3
Tuba
16 notes/chords，avg. pitch C#3
Program ID: 58, Track: 4time: 01:13 - 01:21
pitch: G2 - G3
Baritone Sax
16 notes/chords，avg. pitch C#3
Program ID: 67, Track: 4time: 00:34 - 00:41
pitch: G2 - G3
Lead 6 (voice)
16 notes/chords，avg. pitch C#3
Program ID: 85, Track: 4time: 02:33 - 02:40
pitch: G2 - G3
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Acoustic Grand Piano
228 notes/chords，avg. pitch E4
Program ID: 0, Track: 5time: 00:03 - 02:41
pitch: D#3 - D#5
Acoustic Grand Piano
220 notes/chords，avg. pitch C3
Program ID: 0, Track: 6time: 00:03 - 02:41
pitch: G1 - C4
Tracks
14 tracks are used, 6 tracks have notes
| # | Name | Channel(s) | Instrument(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Darkey's Lament | ||
| 1 | Soprano | 1 | ViolinTrumpetAlto SaxLead 6 (voice) |
| 2 | Alto | 2 | ViolinTrumpetTenor SaxLead 6 (voice) |
| 3 | Tenor | 3 | ViolaTromboneBaritone SaxLead 6 (voice) |
| 4 | Bass | 4 | CelloTubaBaritone SaxLead 6 (voice) |
| 5 | Piano (hi) | 5 | Acoustic Grand Piano |
| 6 | Piano (lo) | 5 | Acoustic Grand Piano |
| 7 | "Darkey's Lament" (19 Jun 1849) | ||
| 8 | Words and Music -- anonymous | ||
| 9 | Sequenced on 24 January 2012 | ||
| 10 | by Benjamin Robert Tubb | ||
| 11 | brtubb@pdmusic.org | ||
| 12 | www.pdmusic.org | ||
| 13 | for General MIDI playback |
