Disklavier

Fraser,

Musical notation, as you have confirmed, is only an approximation of a 
truly expressive musical performance.  So, of course, when you reverse 
the process, the notation is usually far too precise for anyone to 
comprehend.  To simplify it, you need to know the tempo (not that of the 
MIDI file, but of the notation) (which likely varies throughout) and 
also figure out the appropriate time and key signatures.

In transcribing with Cakewalk or Sibelius, you can improve the clarity 
of the notation by quantizing, but the devil resides in the natural 
rubato which can have you pulling your hair.  Further, those programs 
are of little help in setting down the dynamics that should appear in 
the notation.

If you cannot, by hook or crook, get your hands on the original notation 
(Interlibrary loan is often help), my suggestion is to find a human with 
musical credentials who is good at transcribing and who is proficient 
with Sibelius or or Finale.

Rubens Family wrote:
> I have a great midi recording of a particular song that I'm fond of. It 
> was recorded on a disklavier, and I'd dearly like to convert it to a 
> score on paper.
>  
> Since it wasn't recorded with this in mind, anyone have any ideas how I 
> can do this? I can open it in Sibelius, Encore or Music Time Deluxe, but 
> it's odd to look at and you can't pass it on to another pianist.
>  
> Fraser
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> Todd's family web site was completely updated 01/15/03.  It contains 
> some fun disklavier content and links to midi sites among many other 
> things, The url is:
> http://MuncyFamily.com
> 
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Robert Welcyng
Anchorage, Alaska