Method of learning an isolated track from an original, multi-track recording while viewing a musical notation synchronized with variations in the musical tempo of the original, multi-track recording
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1. A method of learning music while viewing a musical notation display that is synchronized with variations in a musical tempo, the method comprising:
- obtaining audio files includinga multi-track digital audio file of a preselected piece of music having a plurality of audio tracks that include an isolated instrument audio track containing only audio from the isolated instrument, and an emulation audio track consisting of the multi-track digital audio file having the isolated instrument audio track removed; and
,a variable timing reference track designed and provided for a user for the preselected piece of music, wherein the preselected piece of music was prerecorded, and the designing of the variable timing reference track includes creating a tempo map having variable tempos, rhythms, and beats using notes from the preselected piece of music;
transforming the multi-track digital audio file to include a variable gain ratio of (i) the isolated instrument audio track to (ii) an emulation audio track, wherein the emulation audio track represents a subtraction of the isolated instrument audio track from the plurality of audio tracks, and the gain ratio is selected by the user;
emulating the isolated instrument audio track with a preselected musical instrument under a guidance of the variable timing reference track; and
,viewing notation data as a musical notation display that is synchronized with the variations in the musical tempo;
wherein, the obtaining, transforming, and emulating teaches the user the variable tempos, rhythms, and beats of the isolated instrument audio track.
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Abstract
The teachings described herein are generally directed to a system, method, and apparatus for separating and mixing tracks within music. The system can have components that include a processor, an input device, a database, a transformation module, an emulation recording module, an integration engine, an output module, and an output device, wherein each component is operable in itself to perform it'"'"'s function in the system and operable with other system components to provide a system to a listener of music.
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1. A method of learning music while viewing a musical notation display that is synchronized with variations in a musical tempo, the method comprising:
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obtaining audio files including a multi-track digital audio file of a preselected piece of music having a plurality of audio tracks that include an isolated instrument audio track containing only audio from the isolated instrument, and an emulation audio track consisting of the multi-track digital audio file having the isolated instrument audio track removed; and
,a variable timing reference track designed and provided for a user for the preselected piece of music, wherein the preselected piece of music was prerecorded, and the designing of the variable timing reference track includes creating a tempo map having variable tempos, rhythms, and beats using notes from the preselected piece of music; transforming the multi-track digital audio file to include a variable gain ratio of (i) the isolated instrument audio track to (ii) an emulation audio track, wherein the emulation audio track represents a subtraction of the isolated instrument audio track from the plurality of audio tracks, and the gain ratio is selected by the user; emulating the isolated instrument audio track with a preselected musical instrument under a guidance of the variable timing reference track; and
,viewing notation data as a musical notation display that is synchronized with the variations in the musical tempo; wherein, the obtaining, transforming, and emulating teaches the user the variable tempos, rhythms, and beats of the isolated instrument audio track. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. A method of providing users with an opportunity to learn music while viewing a musical notation synchronized with variations in a musical tempo, comprising:
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making custom audio files accessible to a user, the audio files including a multi-track digital audio file of a preselected piece of music having a plurality of audio tracks that include an isolated instrument audio track containing only audio from the isolated instrument, and an emulation audio track consisting of the multi-track digital audio file having the isolated instrument audio track removed; and
,notation data configured to provide a musical notation display that is synchronized with the variations in the musical tempo; a variable timing reference track designed and provided for a user for the preselected piece of music, wherein the preselected piece of music was prerecorded, and the designing of the variable timing reference track includes creating a tempo map having variable tempos, rhythms, and beats using notes from the preselected piece of music; and
,making a system accessible to the user, the system operable to allow the user to transform the multi-track digital audio file to include a variable gain ratio of (i) the isolated instrument audio track to (ii) an emulation audio track, wherein the emulation audio track represents a subtraction of the isolated instrument audio track from the plurality of audio tracks, and the gain ratio is selected by the user; and
,emulate the isolated instrument audio track with a preselected musical instrument under a guidance of the variable timing reference track; wherein, the providing, transforming, and emulating provides the user with the opportunity to learn the variable tempos, rhythms, and beats of the isolated instrument audio track. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21)
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