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  A noteworthy aspect is the copyright status. All tunes in the dataset are in the public domain, ensuring ethical and legal usage for research and creative projects.
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  ## Control Codes
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  Inspired by [CTRL](https://huggingface.co/ctrl), we incorporate control codes into [TunesFormer](https://huggingface.co/sander-wood/tunesformer) to represent musical forms. These codes, positioned ahead of the ABC notation, enable users to specify the structures of the generated tunes. The following control codes are introduced:
 
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  A noteworthy aspect is the copyright status. All tunes in the dataset are in the public domain, ensuring ethical and legal usage for research and creative projects.
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+ ## Playing ABC Notation
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+ ABC notation is an ASCII-based plain text musical notation system that is commonly used for transcribing traditional music and sharing sheet music online. It provides a simple and concise way to represent musical elements such as notes, rhythms, chords, and more.
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+ For those looking to interact with ABC notation in various ways, there are several tools available:
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+ 1. **[Online ABC Player](https://abc.rectanglered.com/):** This web-based tool allows you to input ABC notation and hear the corresponding audio playback. By pasting your ABC code into the player, you can instantly listen to the tune as it would sound when played.
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+ 2. **[ABC Sheet Music Editor - EasyABC](https://easyabc.sourceforge.net/):** EasyABC is a user-friendly software application designed for creating, editing, and formatting ABC notation. Its graphical interface enables you to input your ABC code, preview the sheet music, and make adjustments as necessary.
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  ## Control Codes
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  Inspired by [CTRL](https://huggingface.co/ctrl), we incorporate control codes into [TunesFormer](https://huggingface.co/sander-wood/tunesformer) to represent musical forms. These codes, positioned ahead of the ABC notation, enable users to specify the structures of the generated tunes. The following control codes are introduced: