With technology becoming more infused in music exponentially, it is critical as a music educator for my knowledge of different music technology to grow at the same rate. I always knew of MIDIs as a wonderful tool in aiding music composition, but Mouricio and Oppenheimer's article really opened my eyes to the new things on the horizon in terms of MIDI technology.
There are many benefits of MIDIs, including their smaller file size, easy switching of instruments and keys, and above all the multitude of ways they can be used. Different programs can use MIDIs, and therefore they can be used as a method to communicate between programs.
MIDIs can be exceptional beneficial to music education because by using the correct music notation software, you can create a score for your ensemble, input notes using a MIDI keyboard, and adjust parts of a given piece. I would highly suggest using MIDIs in music education, and embrace the technology that is before us.
Great article review. You did a great job of mentioning the pros to midi. Are there any cons?
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