The Role of MIDI Technology in the Teaching and Learning Process of Flute Practice at ISI Yogyakarta

: Research on the application of MIDI technology as the accompanying music media illustrates that MIDI technology is essential in helping music practice, in this article provides a case study of MIDI technology as one of the companions in the practice of flutes. The need for accompanying musical instruments is needed for students, especially high-level students in the process of learning musical instruments. MIDI technology is now elementary to find in various digital musical instruments, such as keyboards and synthesizers, to make it easier for students to get accompaniment instruments. MIDI technology can store data in the form of sound data from acoustic instruments, so musicians can easily use it. The ability of MIDI technology that is owned can undoubtedly be utilised in the process of learning music. MIDI technology applications are more likely to be used as instruments or additional friends. So that MIDI applications function as accompaniment music instruments. Through MIDI data that is easily modified or processed, MIDI can be applied in flute practice. One form of MIDI modification is replacing the sound produced. MIDI data that causes piano sound can be changed with other sounds, such as violins, string instruments. Besides the speed or tempo of the song, MIDI data can be easily changed. MIDI data processing helps students to practices flute training. The method of utilising MIDI technology as a companion instrument is carried out in the learning process of flute practice. Utilising MIDI technology, it is concluded that students who have low practice skills quickly follow playing the flute instrument.