Synthesia

[guns_and_rust]

Firstly I better say that I have no musical training or background, and if Synthesia has been mentioned on this forum before I apoligise.

Basically it's software that reads midi files, an dcan "split them" into instrumental layers (different colours), and allows you plays these visual tutorials at any speed you want.

The program used to be called Piano Hero, but Activision stepped in a few years ago, and the program was renamed.

I discovered this software when it was referred to in this youtube video:

I've never been interested musical instruments before, but I downloaded the free version of Synthesia and tried to follow instrumental tracks on my girlfriend Yamaha keyboard, and I was pretty impressed on how quickly I was able to play along to some of my favourite GN'R tracks.

It is possible to play it just using a computer keyboard too, but if you have access to a real keybaord it's much better.

As you probably know there are loads of midi's available on this site, making it real easy to start playing right away.

Right now I'm trying to find Street of Dreams / The Blues, but can't find a midi of it. Can anyone refer me to one?

[bax]

Firstly I better say that I have no musical training or background, and if Synthesia has been mentioned on this forum before I apoligise.

Basically it's software that reads midi files, an dcan "split them" into instrumental layers (different colours), and allows you plays these visual tutorials at any speed you want.

The program used to be called Piano Hero, but Activision stepped in a few years ago, and the program was renamed.

I discovered this software when it was referred to in this youtube video:

I've never been interested musical instruments before, but I downloaded the free version of Synthesia and tried to follow instrumental tracks on my girlfriend Yamaha keyboard, and I was pretty impressed on how quickly I was able to play along to some of my favourite GN'R tracks.

It is possible to play it just using a computer keyboard too, but if you have access to a real keybaord it's much better.

As you probably know there are loads of midi's available on this site, making it real easy to start playing right away.

Right now I'm trying to find Street of Dreams / The Blues, but can't find a midi of it. Can anyone refer me to one?

[bax]

much easier way than that-although that sounds tre cool.are u familiar w/the chakra system?well, the body has 7 major enrgy centers called chakras, each resonates a different pitch and color.

b crown(top of head,violet

a third eye,indigo

g blue

f green

e-yellow

d orange

c root/anus-red

so realize they tune down to eb, that makes the tones off a bit, but just buy the score sheet, much easier than dealin with MIDI charts IMHO.

[Bumble's Bridge Pickup]

Interesting, I've an old keyboard (not mine) with a mini connection I think. Could dig it up and give this a go. I've been thinking about learning to play it next autumn anyway.

You could acquire more midi files for use by converting Guitar Pro files (basically, guitar and other instruments tabulature) to midi. The Guitar Pro program can do that.

[guns_and_rust]

Here is an example of me (no prior experience playing the piano) following the opening riffs of Sweet Child.

Sweet Child intro

Yeah, I'm stuttering along, but it gives some pleasure to finally be able to replicate something like the sound of the music I grew up listening to.

Try Synthesia, you might be surprised at how easy it is (no, I'm not on their payroll, and if you watch the video, I'm sure you'll agree that I never will be!)