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Multimedia product for use in a computer for music instruction and use
Assignee: Red Ant Inc
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Filing: 1996-08-08
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Granted: 1997-11-25
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Expires: 2016-08-08
Abstract
Abstract A multimedia product for use for use in a multimedia computer to assist a student to learn to play a given musical work previously recorded on a master recording. A method of making the product is described which ensures that multimedia representations of the work are properly synchronized to the actual tempo variations, if any, in the master recording. A method of using the product for music training is also described.
Inventors
- 👤 Stephen E. Kennedy
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 17:06
CPC Classifications
G; G09; G09B; G09B15/00; G09B15/001; G09B15/002; G09B15/003; G09B15/02; G09B15/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 17
Claim 1
Independent Claim
166 words
An article of manufacture for use in a computer having a processor, a display and an associated audio device to assist a student to learn to play a given musical work previously recorded on a master recording, comprising: a computer-readable storage medium having a substrate; and program data encoded in the substrate of the computer-readable storage medium, wherein the program data comprises: the master recording; a music score representing a version of the musical work as previously recorded on the master recording the music score having notational information useful in assisting the student to learn to play the musical work: control data for controlling output on the display of a set of one or more visual indicators that highlight the notational information in the music score as the music score is displayed on the display and the master recording is played on the audio device; and timing data for synchronizing the highlight of the notational information in the music score to playback of the master recording.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
166 words
An article of manufacture for use in a computer having a processor, a display and an associated audio device to assist a student to learn to play a given musical work previously recorded on a master recording, comprising: a computer-readable storage medium having a substrate; and program data encoded in the substrate of the computer-readable storage medium, wherein the program data comprises: the master recording; a music score representing a version of the musical work as previously recorded on the master recording the music score having notational information useful in assisting the student to learn to play the musical work: control data for controlling output on the display of a set of one or more visual indicators that highlight the notational information in the music score as the music score is displayed on the display and the master recording is played on the audio device; and timing data for synchronizing the highlight of the notational information in the music score to playback of the master recording.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
59 words
The article of manufacture as described in claim 1 wherein the program data further includes a video of a performance of a portion of the musical work as played on an instrument, wherein the timing data also synnchronizes output of the performance video in a window on the display to the playback of the playback of the master recording.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
62 words
The article of manufacture as described in claim 1 wherein the program data further includes a simulated musical instrument display on which at least a portion of the musical work is displayed as a series of finger placements, wherein the timing data also synchronizes the series of finger placements on the simulated musical instrument display to the playback of the master recording.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
31 words
The article of manufacture as described in claim 1 wherein the computer-readable storage medium is selected from the group consisting of a CD-ROM, a diskette, a hard drive, and a cache.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
23 words
The article of manufacture as described in claim 1 wherein at least a portion of the program data is downloaded to the computer.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
22 words
The article of manufacture as described in claim 1 wherein the set of one or more visual indicators comprises a note highlight.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
22 words
The article of manufacture as described in claim 1 wherein the set of one or more visual indicators comprises a beat marker.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
32 words
The article of manufacture as described in claim 7 wherein the beat marker has a width that varies as a function of a layout of the notational information in the music score.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
20 words
The article of manufacture as described in claim 1 wherein the notational information in the music score includes music notes.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
21 words
The article of manufacture as described in claim 1 wherein the notational information in the music score includes music score elements.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
34 words
The article of manufacture as described in claim 1 wherein the program data comprises a variation of the music score representing another version of the musical work as previously recorded on the master recording.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
163 words
An article of manufacture for use in a computer having a processor, a display and an associated audio device to assist a student to learn to play a given musical work previously recorded on a master recording, comprising: a computer-readable storage medium having a substrate; and program data encoded in the substrate of the computer-readable storage medium, wherein the program data comprises: a music score representing a version of the musical work as previously recorded on the master recording, the music score having notational information useful in assisting the student to learn to play the musical work; control data for controlling output on the display of a set of one or more visual indicators that highlight the notational information in the music score as the music score is displayed on the display and the master recording is played on the audio device; and timing data for synchronizing the highlight of the notational information in the music score to playback of the master recording.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
163 words
An article of manufacture for use in a computer having a processor, a display and an associated audio device to assist a student to learn to play a given musical work previously recorded on a master recording, comprising: a computer-readable storage medium having a substrate; and program data encoded in the substrate of the computer-readable storage medium, wherein the program data comprises: a music score representing a version of the musical work as previously recorded on the master recording, the music score having notational information useful in assisting the student to learn to play the musical work; control data for controlling output on the display of a set of one or more visual indicators that highlight the notational information in the music score as the music score is displayed on the display and the master recording is played on the audio device; and timing data for synchronizing the highlight of the notational information in the music score to playback of the master recording.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
22 words
The article of manufacture as described in claim 12 wherein the set of one or more visual indicators includes a note highlight.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
22 words
The article of manufacture as described in claim 12 wherein the set of one or more visual indicators includes a beat marker.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
28 words
The article of manufacture as described in claim 12 wherein the set of one or more visual indicators include at least one note highlight and a beat marker.
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