Instruction, professional issues, technology

What is MIDI Technology and what does it do?

allows communication between digital keyboards, computers

-stores performance data from a performance including tempo, rhythms, notes, instruments, volume

What is DAW and what does it do?

Digital Audio Workstation that records, sequences, and mixes

What is the standard DAW software used?

Pro Tools

What is the top DAW and what does it offer?

Apple Logic Pro and provides wealth of interface options

What should classroom computer for music offer?

enough RAM to run multimedia programs

audio input and output

speakers

CD or DVD player

MIDI, notation, and sequencing software

What does overture notation software do?

It features midi and scanning imput

diverse editing options

virtual studio tech that allows integration between synth, plug-ins, and other recording systems

Inputting music into music publishing software

-use midi instrument

-manually placing each note and rest through the mouse

-process scanned print music into notational format

What does the 1976 Copyright Act say?

music teachers are exempt from copyright if they make a single copy

Who must be contacted to acquire the right music license?

The Harry Fox Agency

Proper mic technique for high and deep pitched voices

High: mic that adds warmth through mid and low ranges

Deeper: mic that lightens the sound with treble and upper-mid prominence