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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

  • US 9,311,824 B2
  • Filed: 05/02/2013
  • Issued: 04/12/2016
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/20/2008
  • Status: Active Grant
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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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