There is a software solution for playing the Magic Flute without head movement! The program that you need is called E-Scape.
E-Scape is a MIDI sequencer special designed for disabled people. It is a bit complex as all MIDI sequencer are
(Logic, Cubase etc) It has many very intresting functions but I'm going to concentrate on one. It is called
triggering of phrases. Video Marco E-Scape.wmv
This is E-Scape. In this example song you see 4 tracks.
The first track is a melody. The other tracks are for accompaniment. Every brick is a different note.
You trigger these notes by blowing the Magic Flute!
You can trigger note for note or trigger longer sections (phrases). Every track has a different sound, you can change from track to track very easy.
Here is a step to step guide.
First we have to program the Magic Flute. A single note only is needed. Program C4 into one of the 4 memorys.. (read adding scales section)
How to use VST instruments and other softsynths with E-Scape on the same computer. .
Other useful examples of using E-Scape to expand the possibilities of the Magic Flut.
1. recording Magic performances into E-Scape and
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If you do these 3 activities then you can perform with expression only if the Magic Flute is played without headmovement
You can buy E-Scape for £ 150,- Drake music project You can download a demo (no save) version to try.
There is an older free version for Mac!
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