Midi In Education
Midi an invaluable tool for teaching music
Children very skilled at using computers, and provides a novel way of learning about music
Excellent for teaching about instruments of orchestra, orchestration, harmony, counterpoint
Students can experiment by adding harmony to a melodic line with different instruments
Joint projects are possible via internet with other schools around world
With orchestral piece, sections of orchestra can be muted or played in isolation to understand how a symphonic work is composed
Programs available for teaching piano and analyzing student’s performance (they are useful aids but do NOT replace a teacher)