JP2001296865A - Music management database system and music cooperative production support system - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a music management database and a music cooperative production support system by which music cooperative production is effectively supported and material data of the produced music are properly managed. SOLUTION: When a music cooperative production is started, a music production project is generated in a server 1, the project is advertised and participants accordingly present music material data from terminals 3 with explanations. The presented data are stored/managed in a music management DB2 for every material, the material data are selected based on music information such as a chord progressing table and tempo, edited into a music and the music is completed by the system.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a support system for co-producing music, and more particularly to a music management database and a music co-operation database for efficiently performing co-production of music and appropriately managing the generated music. Related to the production support system.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In conventional co-production of music, a producer collects and records musicians in a studio. In addition, recently, music composition is performed using a computer, and one piece of music is completed by bringing music data produced by a computer.

Recently, sites for distributing music via the Internet have emerged, and users can download and enjoy completed music.

[0004] As a prior art relating to music distribution, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. Hei 11 (1999) published November 30, 1999 (1999).
No. 328850 “Information distribution system” (applicant: Sony Corporation, inventor: Katsumata Yasushi, etc.). The present invention
This is an information distribution system that can sufficiently protect the content to be distributed and can perform proper billing.

[0005]

However, in the above-mentioned conventional method of co-producing music, since the music is produced by a musician selected by a producer in advance, the degree of freedom of music production or the unexpected production of music is considered. There was a problem that it was not possible to expect a development, making the co-production of music interesting and unable to effectively support the participation of arbitrary musicians.

Further, in the above-mentioned conventional music distribution system,
Since only completed music is distributed to the user as a product, there is a problem that it is not possible to effectively use each material data constituting the music or material data not adopted in the music.

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and provides a music management database and a music co-production support system capable of effectively supporting music co-production and appropriately managing each material data of the generated music. The purpose is to provide.

[0008]

In order to solve the above-mentioned problems of the prior art, the present invention relates to a music management database system, in which music data is converted into a chord progression, a tempo, a pitch difference between melodies, and the number of notes per bar. The song data is stored together with the included song information, and the corresponding song data can be searched using the chord progression, tempo, melody pitch difference, and number of notes per bar as search keys. .

Further, the present invention provides the music management database system, wherein a plurality of music data is selected by using a specific search key for music information, and the music data is connected to generate a series of music. And
Music completion can be easily realized.

Further, according to the present invention, in a music management database system, a plurality of music data constituting a music completed by co-production are managed for each data, and a dividend is received according to a use ratio in the completed music. The copyright management can be performed clearly and easily.

The present invention also provides a music co-production support system that receives an application for a new project, solicits a project, manages music data provided by participants, specifies music data, and combines music data. In this way, music can be generated, and collaborative production of music can be effectively supported.

[0012]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. Note that the function realizing means described below may be any circuit or device as long as the function can be realized, and some or all of the functions may be realized by software. is there. Further, the function realizing means may be realized by a plurality of devices, and the plural function realizing means may be realized by a single device.

A music management database (main music management DB) according to an embodiment of the present invention manages material data of co-produced music on a material basis and makes it possible to search using a search key such as a chord progression or a tempo. , Is a professional database (DB) for combining material data of music and using it as music. Such a music management DB can greatly reduce music production costs.

The music management DB is for searching music by a search key such as a chord progression or a tempo, and automatically generating music by combining music data matching the conditions of the search key. The process can be shortened and the production cost can be reduced.

In the music co-production support system according to the embodiment of the present invention, when music co-production is started, a music production project is generated on the server, and a project is solicited. The participating songs will be provided with a description attached. The provided material data (sample) is stored in the music management DB, and further, material data used in the project is selected based on music information such as a chord progression table and a tempo of the sample, and edited as one music. It is a support system used to complete music. This allows
The music production work can be distributed over the Internet, and music production can be performed at low cost without restraining musicians and eliminating the need for a studio.

A music co-production support system (this system) according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of a music co-production support system according to an embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 1, the system includes a server 1 for co-producing music, a music management database (music management DB) 2 for storing and managing music data, and a system for participating in music co-production. And a plurality of terminals 3 used.

In FIG. 1, the server 1 and the terminal 3 are connected by a wired line, but may be connected by a wireless line. Here, as the wired line, for example, an optical cable, a CATV cable, or the like is scheduled, and as the wireless line, for example, a wireless LAN, or the like is scheduled. The network connecting the server 1 and the terminal 3 may be the Internet or an intranet.

Next, each part of the system will be described in detail. As shown in FIG. 2, the server 1 includes a member registration unit 11 for performing member registration, a project generation processing unit 12 for processing a project occurrence, a project open recruitment processing unit 13 for recruiting a project, and a song in the music management DB 2. Music management means 14 for managing data, and search means 15 for searching for material data in the music management DB 2
And editing means 16 for editing material data in the music management DB2. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the internal functional configuration of the server according to the embodiment of the present invention.

The member registration means 11 accepts the registration of a new member using the terminal 3, and stores the music management DB or the server 1
The member information is registered and stored in a specific storage area. The project generation processing means 12 receives an application from a producer who directs a project and performs a series of project management processing.

The project recruiting means 13 is a means for making the contents of the project public to all members and recruiting participants if the project is a member participation type project. The music management unit 14 inputs and outputs material data to and from the music management DB 2 and stores music data and music information attached thereto in association with each other.

The search means 15 searches for music data based on personal information or music information of a music provider. The editing means 16 searches the music data in the music management DB 2 by the search means 15 and combines the searched music data to complete the music.

Music management database (music management DB) 2
Stores music data provided in the process of co-production, personal information of a music provider, and music information describing the provided music, as shown in FIG. FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram showing information contents in the music management database according to the embodiment of the present invention.

The personal information includes name, gender, date of birth, member ID, registration history, etc.
There are chord progression, tempo, melody pitch difference, number of notes per measure, and the like. MIDI (Musi
cal Instrument Digital Interface) data and sound data.

The terminal 3 includes an input unit for inputting an instruction, a display unit for displaying a processing status, and a storage unit for storing music data from the server 1, as shown in FIG. Member application means 31 for applying for membership registration, project application means 32 for a producer to apply for the occurrence of a project, project application application means 33 for a producer to apply for a project, and participants enter the project. Entry means 34;
A search instructing unit 35 for searching music data, a music data storage unit 36 for downloading and storing the searched music data, and an editing processing unit 37 for editing the stored music data are provided. FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing the internal functional configuration of the terminal according to the embodiment of the present invention.

The member application means 31 performs an application process for membership registration to the server 1. The project application means 32 performs an application process to the server 1 for generation of a project by the producer. The project recruitment application means 33 is for the producer to perform an application process to the server 1 in order to notify members of the recruitment of projects.

The entry means 34 performs a process of entering to participate in a project recruitment. The search instruction means 35 is for issuing a search instruction to the music management DB 2. The music data storage means 36 stores the music data as a result of the search, downloaded from the music management DB 2 via the server 1. The editing processing means 37 performs an editing process or the like on the downloaded music data.

Next, the premise of the present system will be described. This system requires a membership registration in advance, and the members include a master member for professional musicians, a junior member for amateur musicians, and an audience member for non-musicians. The distinction between the master member and the junior member may be made based on, for example, whether the member is a member of the music business association. Audience members do not provide music data for co-production of music, but are members only for using music data accumulated in the music management DB 2 by co-production.

For member registration, the member application means 31 of the terminal 3 and the member registration means 11 of the server 1 are used to input a name, an e-mail address, a specialty field, etc. from the terminal 3 and to manage music. Store in DB2. These registered data are used as one criterion for music selection in the project, and also used as a criterion for audience members and the like to access the music management DB2.
In addition, when registering as a member, confidentiality is imposed on the member, and the provided songs adopted in the project are copyrighted according to the usage ratio in the completed song, and dividends are paid according to the use of the song. In addition, songs that have not been adopted are stored in a database, and are registered after confirming that they will be used as the property of the entire member.

Next, the operation of the present system will be described. A producer who produces and directs music applies for a project from the terminal 3 to the server 1 (project generation). In other words, members who start a project offer a project to all members as producers. In this case, the project application means 32 of the terminal 3
Is performed using the project generation processing means 12 of the server 1. By this application, the producer is given a right to use the system, and more specifically, a considerable amount of storage area in the server 1 or the music management DB 2 is lent to obtain a right to negotiate with the member. In the present system, the progress can be followed by setting the schedule management in the production process by the producer in advance.

If this project is a nomination type in which a producer nominates a specific master member, no project recruitment will be made, but if it is a participatory type that widely calls for the participation of master members and junior members, music images, schedules, Present conditions such as budget and solicit participants. Open recruitment of a project is performed by displaying the message on the screen of the terminal 3 when the terminal 3 accesses the server 1 or transmitting an e-mail from the server 1 to the terminal 3 of each member. The project recruitment is performed by the project recruitment application means 33 of the terminal 3 and the project recruitment means 13 of the server 1.

Depending on the producer's policy, it can be broadly divided into a case where only producers are invited and a case where music and lyrics are also invited. In addition, there may be a case where a public offering only discloses a singer's profile without setting detailed conditions. The producer can manage the schedule of the participants and the music production on the net, so that the producer can easily grasp the progress and can smoothly perform the production work.

Next, a member (participant) who intends to participate enters the server 1 from the terminal 3. here,
There are two patterns: "fixed system", in which the producer designates a project from among the registered members, and "open system" in which all members can freely participate. In the case of the open system, it is conceivable to ask the participants to provide samples at the time of entry and select the final participant in the form of audition. The entry is made by the entry means 34 of the terminal 3.

Samples (music data) provided by the participants are stored in a specific area of the music management DB 2 using FTP (File Transfer Protocol). Note that FTP is a communication protocol or command used for file transfer in a TCP / IP-based network.

At the time of providing the music data, the participants attach their own manuals. This description is for facilitating access to the music management DB 2 by the member, and is described in a specific format. For example, music genres, fast, slow, bright, dark, and the like, and images such as music images are described. In the present system, the music information in FIG. 3 corresponds thereto.

The producer completes the music by selecting the music data that matches the production image from the provided music data. In this case, the producer may issue a more detailed instruction to the selected participant to provide the music data again. Producers may be looking for someone to edit and arrange the collected music data.

The music completed in this manner is managed for each material data of the provider, and when the completed music is used, a dividend is provided to the provider in accordance with the usage ratio of the material data. The right to give arises. The song data is
It is stored in the music management DB 2 together with the date. Further, although provided, unused data (lyrics, melodies, arrangements, etc.) is stored in a database together with the manual, and thereafter used as a property of the entire member. The management of the music data is performed by the music management means 14 of the server 1.

The process of completing music by the producer will be described more specifically. As a first example, a case will be described in which a producer prepares music (melody), and participating members perform flesh work (arrangement and provision of sound material). First, music (musical score, sound data, MIDI data, etc.) is released on the server 1, and the participant performs a work of adding each own sound. For example, the participant A arranges the rhythm and registers the sound data completed by the driving data or the driving data in the server 1 or the music management DB 2.

The added sound is made public on the server 1,
Participants complete the song by adding more sounds. For example, participant B adds a piano and participant C adds an orchestra arrangement and registers them in server 1 or music management DB2. The work of adding the sound is repeated by the producer, and the recording work (song completion work) is completed when the sound materials are available.

As a second example, a case will be described in which the producer presents only the purpose and the outline of the music, and the participating members perform composition work and flesh work (arrangement and provision of sound material). First, the music policy set by the producer is disclosed on the server 1. For example, the information to be disclosed is the singer's profile, the presence or absence of a tie-up, and the music tendency (whether the tempo is fast or slow, the tune is bright or chic, etc.).

According to this policy, the participating members enter the melody in the server 1. In this case, both the completed melody and the incomplete melody (fragment) can be entered. For example, an entry in units of one bar may be used, and there may be an application for lyrics.

The producer completes the music based on the entered melody. For example, a melody entered by a participating member in a completed form (full size) may be reconstructed with the authority of the producer. The melody created by the member A can be replaced with the melody 4 bars of the member B.

Next, the music (music score, sound data, MIDI data, etc.) is released on the server 1, and the participants perform the work of adding their own sounds. Thereafter, the same processing as in the first example is performed, and the recording operation ends.

Next, the data stored in the music management DB 2 will be described in detail. The stored data includes
As shown in FIG. 3, there are music data, personal information, music information, and the like. There is MIDI data as music data. MI
DI data is in the standard MIDI file format (Standa
rd MIDI File), and users use the data by imposing it in their own production environment. There is a merit that the key and tempo can be easily changed, but there is a demerit that it is difficult to transmit the nuance of each member because the nuance of the sound source cannot be managed by MIDI data.

There is sound data as music data.
The sound data is provided in a standard sound file format (WAVE, AIFF, etc.), and the user uses the sound data by importing the sound into his or her own production environment. Musical nuances are easy to convey, so there is an advantage that it is optimal for browsing the library, but since the production equipment of each member is disjointed, it is practically impossible to join each music piece There is a disadvantage.

The personal information includes name, gender, date of birth, member ID, registration history and the like. The music information includes chord progression, tempo, melody pitch difference, number of notes per measure, and the like. The music information serves as an index when a member searches for a music piece. Hereinafter, Examples 1 to 3 will be described.

As an example 1, when the key of the production music is C (C major) and the development of the chord progression of F → Dm → G7 is desired, the search keys are “F”, “F → Dm”
That is, “F → Dm → G7”.

As an example 2, if the production music has a bright up-tempo, the search keys are “major” and “tempo =
130 or more. " Here, the tempo is BP
According to M. BPM is beats per minute.

As an example 3, when it is desired to hear a large number of rust patterns that can be used in the produced music, the search key is “pitch difference =
14 or more "or" the number of notes in four measures = 34 or more ". In rust, since a high pitch is generally used, the pitch difference is large. Also, since the rhythm is emphasized, there is a high possibility that the number of notes will increase. Adding a search for rests is expected to improve accuracy.

Next, a search method in the music management DB 2 will be described. Since the above-mentioned data is stored in the music management DB 2 together with the date, when a search is performed using the music data provider as a key, the history of the music data provider can be viewed. Also, based on music information such as chord progression, tempo, melody pitch difference, number of notes per bar, etc., it is possible to search for specific chord progression, tempo, and chorus pattern features. It is convenient to display a list of music data on the screen based on the results searched under the specific conditions. The list may be displayed in an order that matches the conditions, or may be displayed in the order of the number of accesses. Note that, in the music search, the search instruction means 35 of the terminal 3 and the search means 1 of the server 1
5 and the music management DB2.

Further, the member transmits the searched music data to the MI.
It is possible to enjoy the arrangement and the like by taking it into the terminal 3 as DI data and sound data. Here, editing and the like are performed by the music data storage means 36 of the terminal 3 and the editing processing means 3
7 and the editing means 16 of the server 1. If the music data is provided by both the MIDI data and the sound data, the members who use the music data can selectively use the music data according to a desired mode.

Next, a method for automatically generating music using the present system will be described. Members (including producers)
When a search is made in the music management DB 2 and necessary music data (material) is collected, musical nuances are heard using sound data, and the combination of the materials is MID.
The I data is imposed and joined to complete the entire song. Note that MIDI data may be directly joined without using sound data. The member can also edit a part of the formed music data. here,

It is conceivable that if such a member's music generation is personal, it is used free of charge, and if it is a business, it is used for a fee. It is also possible for an unnamed producer to collect and edit material data and bring it to a record company.

Next, audience members will be described. Audience members do not directly participate in music co-production, but enjoy music production by collecting material data from the music management DB2. If you enjoy watching the process, or if the producer adopts an audition style, and if you do a popularity vote, you can participate in that vote. In addition, not only popularity voting but also unpopular voting may be performed.

The popularity / unpopular voting by the audience members, the number of accesses to the music management DB 2, and the like provide marketing data. That is, the age, gender, annual income, and the like of the audience member are registered in advance, and it is possible to statistically grasp what kind of music the audience member of which layer has accessed. In addition, when a member accesses music data, a related e-mail may be transmitted to the member to notify the member of a matter of interest.

According to the present system and the music co-production method using the same, the music production work is distributed to the terminals 3 on the net, and the data of the material is collected in the server 1, so that the musicians can be restrained or the studio can be established. There is no need to secure them, and there is an effect that work can be performed smoothly and costs can be reduced. Further, in the present system, the work is managed according to the schedule set by the producer, so that the progress of the co-production is easily grasped.

Further, according to the present system and the music co-production method using the same, music materials (phrases, sound sources, lyrics, etc.) are widely accepted from members as electronic data, and new music is completed. This has the effect of realizing a new music market where listeners (members) can participate in music production.

According to this system, since the music material data is managed for each material, the right to receive a dividend based on the copyright is generated according to the use of the material data, so that the copyright management is fair and clear. There is an effect that can be performed.

According to the present system, the material data can be easily searched for using the search key such as the chord progression and the tempo indicated in the music information in the music management DB2, so that the intuitive data of music can be easily searched. There is an effect that can be done.

According to the present system, the music management DB
Since the material data retrieved from 2 is taken into the terminal 3 as music data, and the music data can be combined to produce an arbitrary music, it is possible to enjoy editing and arrangement of the music.

According to the present system, the music management DB
Since the music data can be completed by automatically combining the music data searched from the second, the music can be easily produced by searching and editing from the material data.

[0061]

According to the present invention, music data is stored together with music information including chord progression, tempo, melody pitch difference and the number of notes per bar, and the chord progression, tempo, melody pitch difference, bar per chord Since the music management database system is configured so that the corresponding music data can be searched using the number of notes as a search key, there is an effect that the intuitive data of music can be easily searched.

According to the present invention, there is provided a music management database system capable of selecting a plurality of music data with a specific search key for music information and connecting the music data to generate a series of music. Therefore, there is an effect that music completion can be easily realized.

Further, according to the present invention, a plurality of music data composing the music completed by the co-production are managed for each data, and it is possible to receive the dividend according to the use ratio in the completed music. Since the music management database system is used, there is an effect that copyright management can be performed clearly and easily.

According to the present invention, an application for a new project is accepted, a project is solicited, music data provided by participants is managed, music data is specified,
Since the music co-production support system generates music by combining music data, the co-production of music can be effectively supported.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of a music co-production support system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an internal functional configuration of a server according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram showing information contents in a music management database according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing an internal functional configuration of the terminal according to the embodiment of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Server, 2 ... Music management database, 3 ... Terminal, 11 ... Member registration means, 12 ... Project generation processing means, 13 ... Project recruitment means, 14 ... Music management means, 15 ... Search means, 16 ... Editing means,
31 ... Member application means, 32 ... Project application means,
33: Project application application means, 34: Entry means, 35: Search instruction means, 36: Music data storage means, 37: Editing processing means

 ──────────────────────────────────────────────────続 き Continuing on the front page (72) Inventor Hiroaki Sato 2-6-6 Moto Asakusa, Taito-ku, Tokyo 3D Tokyo Nissan Taito Building Inside Mudick Co., Ltd. (72) Inventor Keizo Kondo 2- Moto Asakusa, Taito-ku, Tokyo 6-6 Tokyo Nissan Taito Bldg. 3F Inside Mudick Co., Ltd. (72) Inventor Ayumu Shinto 2-6-6 Tokyo Nissan Taitou Building 3F Mud Co., Ltd. F-term (reference) 5B075 ND14 NK02 PP22 PQ02 5D378 LA09 MM16 MM19 MM52 MM65 MM68 PP05 PP07 QQ01 QQ31 XX43

Claims (14)

[Claims] 1. A music management database system in which music data is stored together with music information including a chord progression, and the corresponding music data can be searched using the chord progression as a search key. 2. A music management database system wherein music data is stored together with music information including a tempo, and the corresponding music data can be searched using the tempo as a search key. 3. A music management database system, wherein music data is stored together with music information including a melody pitch difference, and the corresponding music data can be searched using the melody pitch difference as a search key. 4. A music management database system wherein music data is stored together with music information including the number of notes per measure, and the corresponding music data can be searched using the number of notes per measure as a search key. 5. The personal information of a music data provider is stored together with music data and music information, and music data can be searched based on the personal information of the provider. Music management database system described. 6. The music management according to claim 1, wherein the music data is stored in a file format in which a key or a tempo can be easily changed or in a file format in which musical nuances can be easily grasped. Database system. 7. The method according to claim 1, wherein a plurality of music data is selected by using a specific search key for the music information, and the music data is connected to generate a series of music. Music management database system. 8. A search for specifying a chord progression of music information as a search key in the flow of the whole music, and connecting a plurality of music data selected by the search to generate a series of music. The music management database system according to claim 7, wherein: 9. The music management database system according to claim 8, wherein as the music data, MIDI data whose key and tempo are easily changed are connected. 10. A music composition wherein a plurality of music data constituting a music piece completed by co-production are managed for each data, and a payout can be received in accordance with a use ratio in the completed music piece. Management database system. 11. Music data provided for collaborative production but not adopted as a completed music is stored together with personal information and music information, and can be retrieved from a member's terminal. Music management database system. 12. A project generation processing means for receiving an application for a new project from a terminal, a project open recruitment means for making the contents of the project open to all members and recruiting participants, and music provided by the participants A music management means for managing data together with music information for each data, a search means for performing a search for specifying music data, and an editing means for generating a music by combining the searched music data. A music co-production support system. 13. A music management database for storing music data provided by participants along with music information for each data, a project generation processing means for receiving an application for a new project from a terminal, and the contents of the project are disclosed to all members. Project recruitment means for recruiting participants, music management means for managing the music data in association with music information, search means for performing a search for specifying music data, A music co-production support system, comprising: a server having editing means for generating music by combining music data. 14. The method according to claim 12, wherein a popularity vote or an unpopular vote is performed by a member on the music data provided for the project open call for participants, and the music data is specified according to the result of the vote. Claim 13
The described music co-production support system.