CompuServe Thread

music and MIDI

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#150From: jeff brodskySep 9, 1990 6:49 PM
Jeff, Thanx for the helpful reply. I'd have better luck with real time keyboard input than writing the music at this point. Just to start, I've been utilizing the MUSIC program on my APPETIZER disc; and I've been studying "LEARN TO READ MUSIC", by Howard Shanet, which is a small but extremely concise and informative book. I understand the basics, and I think I understand the time signature, but when I try to notate what I hear in my head, it always prompts me for "Time ?" after the first few measures, and I don't get how it's good for the first few measures, and then screws up. I just have more to learn. I started writing poetry about 22 years ago, and as I grew and became interested in music, I began to shape my poetry into song lyrics, and with most, I hear the music in my head. Now I write poems, songs, stories, just about anything that comes to mind. Again, thank-you for your interest and keep in touch. Jeff
#196From: David ArtSep 11, 1990 1:00 AM
Jeff, I'd second the recommendation for Bars & Pipes. It has some features that are particularly oriented to musical composition. There is a demo version in the DL's here. You might want to check it out. I believe it's called BARS.ZOO, and should be in the Audio/MIDI Utilities DL. (I haven't had a chance to check since the forum reorganization, though. Get back to me if you can't find it.) Hope this helps. 8) David
#197From: jeff brodskySep 11, 1990 1:24 AM
David, Thanx, I'll let you know whats up. -Jeff