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Method and apparatus for real-time correlation of a performance to a musical score
Assignee: BOSSON ELLIOT G
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Filing: 1998-01-28
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Granted: 2000-12-26
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Expires: 2018-01-28
Abstract
Abstract The invention relates to a computerized method for correlating a performance, in real time, to a score of music, and a machine based on that method. A score processor accepts a score which a user would like to play and converts it into a useable format. Performance input data is accepted by the input processor and the performance input data is correlated to the score on a note-by-note basis. An apparatus for performing this method includes an input processor that receives input and compares it to the expected score to determine whether an entire chord has been matched, and an output processor which receives a note match signal from the input processor and provides an output stream responsive to the match signals.
Inventors
- 👤 Frank M. Weinstock
- 👤 George F. Litterst
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 08:32
CPC Classifications
G; G10; G10G; G10G3/00; G10G3/04; G10H; G10H1/00; G10H1/0033; G10H1/0041; G10H1/0058; G10H1/0066; G10H1/0075; G10H1/36; G10H1/361; G10H1/366; G10H1/38; G10H2220/00; G10H2220/005; G10H2220/011; G10H2220/155; G10H2220/441; G10H2220/451
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
101 words
A method for real-time tracking of a musical performance in relation to a score of the performed piece, the method comprising the steps of: (a) receiving each note of the musical performance as it occurs; (b) determining, for each received note, a range of the score in which the note is expected to occur; (c) determining, for each received note, if the received note occurs in the determined range of the score; (d) providing a coordinated accompaniment if the received note occurs in the determined range of the score; and (e) displaying information associated with a real-time analysis of the performance.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
101 words
A method for real-time tracking of a musical performance in relation to a score of the performed piece, the method comprising the steps of: (a) receiving each note of the musical performance as it occurs; (b) determining, for each received note, a range of the score in which the note is expected to occur; (c) determining, for each received note, if the received note occurs in the determined range of the score; (d) providing a coordinated accompaniment if the received note occurs in the determined range of the score; and (e) displaying information associated with a real-time analysis of the performance.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
The method of claim 1 wherein step (e) comprises displaying information relating to the volume of the performance.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
18 words
The method of claim 1 wherein step (e) comprises displaying information relating to the tempo of the performance.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
25 words
The method of claim 1 wherein step (e) comprises displaying information indicating the measure and beat of the score at which performance input is received.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
21 words
The method of claim 1 wherein step (e) comprises displaying information indicative of receipt of incorrect notes in the musical performance.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
22 words
The method of claim 1 wherein step (e) comprises displaying information indicative of receipt of incorrectly timed notes in the musical performance.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
12 words
The method of claim 1 wherein step (e) comprises outputting musical information.
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