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and runs on all widely available personal computers and many other
devices besides. (mobile phones for example). This section looks at some
Java programming issues, but does not intend to replace the many good texts
on Java programming.
Also covered in this section are some language-specific issues of the jMusic
application programming interface (API). jMusic is an library of music and sound
classes that extends the capabilities of the Java language for music and audio.
TUTORIALS:
>> Tuning
Systems
In
this tutorial we explore the use of different tuning systems.
>> jMusic
setup
Before
we do any programming it is important to understand how things fit together.
>> Creating
a drum beat type: abstract classes
This
set of tutorials explain how to create abstract classes.
>> Reaping
The Rewards: Extending the abstract drum kit class
This
demo will create a basic class that extends (builds upon) the class in
the previous tutorial.
>> Variations
made easy with inheritance: Turing basic drums into disco
Now
that the hard work is done on the foundation classes it becomes easier
and quicker to do more powerful things.
>> Another
variation: Turning basic drums into a shuffle
This
ShuffleBeat class works just like the DiscoBeat class did, except it creates
a different rhythm.
>> Adding
to the Inheritance: Extending disco drums with hand claps
In
this tutorial looks at issues one needs to be aware of when modifying
an abstract class that has already been subclassed.
>> Extended
Drum Kit: Introducing classes with multiple methods
This
demo class enhances the simple drum kit class in a number of ways. So
hold on to your hat!
>> Using
jMusic on Windows 95/98
This
page assumes you have installed Java, the Java SDK (Software development
kit) and jMusic. See the install instructions if required.
>> Methods
for musical manipulation
As
well as providing a way of storing your music in a score, jMusic provides
ways of manipulating that stored music.
>> My Library of reusable methods
This
tutorial outlines two classes. One which has a bunch of useful methods,
and the other which creates a jMusic score by calling those library methods
as required and structuring the results into a completed piece
>> Object
Oriented Drum Kit: An OOP Class Example
This
class creates a simple drum rhythm.