ROBERT FINLEY
Lecture-Recitals and Demonstrations
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MIDI Sequencing, Synthesis and Advances in Music Technology
This lecture-demonstration will consist of a slide presentation with practical demonstration of MIDI recording, playback,
and sequencing. A portable electric piano, synthesizer, computer and audio system will be used for the demonstration. The lecture will provide an overview of MIDI and it's uses in musical performance and education. It will include the following topics:
and sequencing. A portable electric piano, synthesizer, computer and audio system will be used for the demonstration. The lecture will provide an overview of MIDI and it's uses in musical performance and education. It will include the following topics:
- History of musical synthesis
- Introduction to MIDI and explanation of protocol
- Description of MIDI patches
- Basic MIDI setup
- MIDI sequencing software
- MIDI event lists
- Step sequencing versus real time sequences
- Uses of MIDI for practicing, education
- Advances in music technology
Robert Finley offers the following lecture-recitals and demonstrations for your school, college or musical society. They are designed to be informative, educational and entertaining. Questions from the audience will be welcome during the event. Please contact him at info@robertfinleypianist.com for further details and scheduling:
Lecture-Recitals on The Life, Times and Music of Frederic Chopin
This lecture recital will describe the life of Chopin and his relationship with other composers and artists of the time. It will
discuss Polish nationalism and music, the style of Chopin's music, his technique, interpretation, and teaching methods. Examples of his compositions such as Mazurkas, Polonaise, Etude, Prelude, Sonatas etc will be played and discussed. His
influence on other composers will be mentioned.
discuss Polish nationalism and music, the style of Chopin's music, his technique, interpretation, and teaching methods. Examples of his compositions such as Mazurkas, Polonaise, Etude, Prelude, Sonatas etc will be played and discussed. His
influence on other composers will be mentioned.
Lectures on other composers and their music such as Rachmaninoff and Russian music, or Debussy and the French
Impressionists can also be arranged
Impressionists can also be arranged