Sequencing classical music is not easy.
Entering all the notes correctly, (even if it's a lot of work) is only the first step.
You also have to add dynamics and tempo, accentuation and phrasing in order to achieve the best results.
It's like being a conductor : first you get familiar with the piece, then interpret it, how it should be played and why.
Once you have a concept, you can start rehearsing. Tell the players what you want from them, listen for details and
correct the mistakes. Working with a real orchestra gives you several ways to communicate with the musicians,
and sooner or later they will get the idea. When it comes to MIDI sequencing, you're dealing with a machine, and it's not very
intelligent. All performance instructions must be translated into the language of MIDI.
Instead of telling the musicians to play louder or softer, you simply adjust the velocity or volume settings to get the same
results. You still have all the control, only use different methods.
This section of the CMC is an attempt to help improve the quality
of classical MIDI sequences. It contains articles, helpful tips and musical examples from several authors.
A work in progress, you're all welcome to participate. If you're an expert, please contribute, tell us how you
work, what methods do you use. If you're a beginner, tell us about the problems you encounter when
sequencing. Send your feedback, questions and answers, example MIDI files or anything related to the subject
of Classical MIDI Sequencing.
