Introduction
"The Way of Life" is a MIDI music piece in Ballad style, played by an ensemble of 9 instruments including Cello, Acoustic Guitar (steel), Shakuhachi, Lead 6 (voice), Shanai, and Reed Organ.
The total duration of this midi music is 2 minutes and 21 seconds, with a total of 1,848 notes, divided into 15 tracks, and a single tempo of 83bpm.
This MIDI file uses the GM1 standard, which is General MIDI.
The key signature marked in the MIDI file is C major, the marked beat is 7/8.
Some MIDI events such as Channel Volume Control, Pan, Modulation Wheel are used, to enhance the quality.
Meta Text
Traditional folksong from Bengal, India
for General MIDI playback
| Copyright: | Copyright (C) 2005 (Nov 23) by Benjamn Robert Tubb |
|---|---|
| Ratings: |
Standard Midi File Properties
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Standard
GM1 -
File format
MIDI TYPE 1 -
File size
16.13 KB -
Duration
02:21 -
BPM
83 -
Tracks
7
Channels and Instruments
Used 7 channels, 6 instruments, 3 percussion instruments
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Lead 6 (voice)
206 notes/chords，avg. pitch G4
Program ID: 85, Track: 1time: 00:12 - 02:09
pitch: A#3 - E5
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Shakuhachi
213 notes/chords，avg. pitch G4
Program ID: 77, Track: 2time: 00:12 - 02:21
pitch: A#3 - E5
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Reed Organ
51 notes/chords，avg. pitch D#4
Program ID: 20, Track: 3time: 00:12 - 02:21
pitch: F3 - G5
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Acoustic Guitar (steel)
354 notes/chords，avg. pitch G3
Program ID: 25, Track: 4time: 00:10 - 02:21
pitch: C3 - E4
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Shanai
52 notes/chords，avg. pitch C3
Program ID: 111, Track: 5time: 00:10 - 02:21
pitch: C3 - C3
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Cello
360 notes/chords，avg. pitch G3
Program ID: 42, Track: 6time: 00:10 - 02:21
pitch: C3 - C4
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percussion instruments
Low Tom Low Mid Tom High Tom
Tracks
15 tracks are used, 7 tracks have notes
| # | Name | Channel(s) | Instrument(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | The Way of Life | ||
| 1 | Voice | 1 | Lead 6 (voice) |
| 2 | Shakuhachi | 2 | Shakuhachi |
| 3 | Harmonium (Reed Organ) | 3 | Reed Organ |
| 4 | Guitar (Drone) | 4 | Acoustic Guitar (steel) |
| 5 | Shanai (Drone) | 5 | Shanai |
| 6 | Cello (Drone) | 6 | Cello |
| 7 | Percussion (Hi, Med, Lo Drums) | 10 | Low TomLow Mid TomHigh Tom |
| 8 | "The Way of Life" | ||
| 9 | Traditional folksong from Bengal, India | ||
| 10 | Sequenced on 23 November 2005 | ||
| 11 | by Benjamin Robert Tubb | ||
| 12 | brtubb@writeme.com | ||
| 13 | www.pdmusic.org | ||
| 14 | for General MIDI playback |
