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Making CD's from MIDI Compositions

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Pupils complete their own composition (ABA song form, C Major scale, 32-60 measures) using the keyboard and sequencing software on the computer to playback the song. They fill in answers in their workbooks and watch how to transfer their compositions from MIDI file to CD Audio files.

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Grade
3rd - 5th
Subjects
Visual & Performing Arts
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Duration
45 mins
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