Assignments

January 29

  1. Read Electronic Keyboard Basics and read the first few sections of What is a Synthesizer.
  2. Start reading the MIDI section of the Desktop Music Handbook. (Try to read the first 9 parts.) You may not understand some of the terminlogy right now but the handbook should give you a good introduction to MIDI and an overview of what MIDI is and how it works. (Remember: MIDI means "Musical Instrument Digital Interface.")
  3. Don't forget our first assignment -- e-mail me information about your home computer. [JM]

Due Date: February 3

February 5

  1. On the Exploring MIDI Web site, read What is MIDI, MIDI Channels and Modes, Standard MIDI Files and General MIDI.
  2. Continue reading the Desktop Music Handbook.
  3. Continue reading What is a Synthesizer.

Focus on: 1) what MIDI is and how it works, 2) the number of "channels" found in MIDI, 3) what " multi-timbral" means, 4) how you can use Standard MIDI files, 5) the number of and types of instruments and sounds found in General MIDI.

Due Date: February 10

February 12

  1. Read Sections 1 and 2 in the Technology Strategies Book

Remember no class February 17

Due Date: February 19

February 19

  1. Read Section 3 in the Technology Strategies Book

Due Date: February 24

Last update: February 26, 2004

Notes:

We have a lot to cover in class and limited class time, so you have to make sure you keep up with your reading assignments. If you have any questions about an assignment or something you read in an assignment, don't hesitate to e-mail me [JM]

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Technology in Music Education
MUS 17, Spring 2004
Department of Music
C.W. Post Campus
Long Island University
Brookville, NY USA
John Meschi, Instructor

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