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[[Music]] is a vital part of [[Lord of the Rings Online]]. Players can play different [[instruments]] and songs by using the keyboard or the ABC system.

== Playing Music ==
To get started in game, go seek a [[Bard]], purchase an instrument and type '''/music''' to play. A progress bar will appear to let you know you are now in music mode. To play notes, use any of the several [[Commands#Music|keyboard commands]] associated with playing music. To get out of music mode, simply move your character (or use the command '''/music off''').

== Instruments ==
{{:Instruments}}

== Sound Samples ==
Each instrument has its own unique sound. Listed here is where you can hear how each one sounds and in different ranges. Note: Summer Celebration instruments from [[Midsummer Festival]] are all the same as basic sounds except [[Item:Summer Celebration Fiddle|Summer Celebration Fiddle]], it uses Lonely Mountain sound, and [[Item:Gléowine's Harp|Gléowine's Harp]] from [[Quest:Chapter 6: Fallow Ground|Chapter 6: Fallow Ground]] has same look as Misty Mountains Harp but uses Basic Sound.

{| class="wikitable collapsible"
|+
|-
! Instrument !! Sound
|-
| Lute of Ages || [[File:Lute of Ages Sound.mp3]]
|-
| Basic Lute || [[File:Basic Lute Sound.mp3]]
|-
| Basic Harp || [[File:Basic Harp Sound.mp3]]
|-
| Misty Mountains Harp || [[File:Misty Mountains Harp Sound.mp3]]
|-
| Basic Theorbo || [[File:Basic Theorbo Sound.mp3]]
|-
| Basic Clarinet || [[File:Basic Clarinet Sound.mp3]]
|-
| Basic Flute || [[File:Basic Flute Sound.mp3]]
|-
| Basic Horn || [[File:Basic Horn Sound.mp3]]
|-
| Basic Bagpipe || [[File:Basic Bagpipe Sound.mp3]]
|-
| Basic Pibgorn || [[File:Basic Pibgorn Sound.mp3]]
|-
| Basic Drum || [[File:Basic Drum Sound.mp3]]
|-
| Basic Cowbell || [[File:Basic Cowbell Sound.mp3]]
|-
| Moor Cowbell || [[File:Moor Cowbell Sound.mp3]]
|-
| Basic Bassoon || [[File:Basic Bassoon Sound.mp3]]
|-
| Lonely Mountain Bassoon || [[File:Lonely Mountain Bassoon Sound.mp3]]
|-
| Brusque Bassoon || [[File:Brusque Bassoon Sound.mp3]]
|-
| Basic Fiddle || [[File:Basic Fiddle Sound.mp3]]
|-
| Lonely Mountain Fiddle || [[File:Lonely Mountain Fiddle Sound.mp3]]
|-
| Bardic Fiddle || [[File:Bardic Fiddle Sound.mp3]]
|-
| Traveller's Trusty Fiddle || [[File:Traveller's Trusty Fiddle Sound.mp3]]
|-
| Sprightly Fiddle || [[File:Sprightly Fiddle Sound.mp3]]
|-
|}

== ABC-system ==

All ABC files that you create for playback in LOTRO must have an .abc extension, and they must be stored in a sub-folder named '''Music''' that is located in
:::'''Windows XP:''' “C:\Documents and Settings\%username%\My Documents\The Lord of the Rings Online\” 
:::'''Windows 7/8/10/11:''' “C:\Users\%username%\Documents\The Lord of the Rings Online\” 
::: For information on the Mac Client see: [[Mac Client#Music:]]

* Once you are all logged in and ready to start, equip your favorite instrument. 
: If you do not own an instrument, visit the nearest [[Bard]] and purchase one for a few silver pieces.
: '''Note:''' equipping an instrument will un-equip any ranged weapon (third slot) you have equipped. (A minstrel will always have their instrument equipped.) For example, a Rune-keeper will have their "chisel," replaced with their instrument, a Lore-master their broach, etc.
* Enter the Player Music System mode by using the /music command. If you have an instrument in your bags, but do not have it equipped, typing /music will automatically equip it for you.
* Then play each ABC file by using the command /play <filename> , where <filename>  is the name of an ABC file minus the .abc extension. 
* For best-quality playback, you should enable the Quantize Player Music checkbox in the Audio section of your LOTRO client options. 

=== Playing in the band ===
* To play with others, each types: /play <filename> sync
* After all in the group have typed /play <filename> sync, to begin the song type: /playstart

Once you have mastered solo play you may want to try playing songs with friends!

You can play simultaneously, using different instruments if you like, with some advanced playback commands. (As well as some advanced ABC arrangement files.)

* First, make sure you both have the same song’s ABC file in your Music folder. The files themselves do not have to be named the same, but it needs to be the same song.
* Now, log into the game and form a fellowship with whomever you want to play with.
:* While in the fellowship, everyone enter music mode using /music
:* Each person will then type /play <filename> sync with “<filename>” being the name of your ABC file you are all going to play.
:: For example, if you wanted to play Song1.abc, you would all type /play Song1 sync If your fellows ABC file were named say Song2.abc, he would type /play Song2 sync
:: You should all receive a message on your screen after entering this command that says something along the lines of, “Player_Name is ready to begin synchronised playing”
:* Once you have all sync-ed up and are ready to begin, any of the fellowship members can then type /playstart

You will receive a message confirming that synchronized playing is about to begin and then it will begin!

Congratulations! You are now playing simultaneously with your fellowship members!

There are many files out there that have been especially adapted for these advanced features which single out certain parts of songs or tunes designed for specific instruments, search around and experiment some, above all, have fun!

=== Possible errors ===

* For example, if I wanted to play “Song1.abc” I would enter /music mode, then type /play Song1
* You will then begin playback of the ABC file!
* However, if you receive the error message that the file does not exist and/or cannot be played then one of two things may have happened. 
: Either your ABC file is incorrectly written or it is not in the Music folder inside your LOTRO directory/folder.
:* If the message says the file does not exist, then logout and check to be sure the file is in the Music folder and that you are spelling the name of the file correctly.
:* If the message says a specific line is incorrect, then the ABC file is written incorrectly, try another ABC file.

=== Instrument substitutes ===

Each instrument has its own unique sound, but many can also be used as a substitute for different instruments not within the game when creating .ABC files. this (example) notes what it goes along with for a certain sound to create. NOTE: these substitutes are not definitive and change depending on what you personally like and the song you are arranging. *indicates no substitute

{| class="wikitable collapsible"
|+
|-
! Instrument !! substitute
|-
| Lute of Ages || Nylon Guitar, Piano
|-
| Basic Lute || Steel String Guitar, Banjo, Rhodes piano (with Flute)
|-
| Basic Harp || Piano
|-
| Misty Mountains Harp || Piano, Banjo, Bells,  Harpsichord, Hammered Dulcimer, Sitar, Steel Drum
|-
| Basic Theorbo || Bass, Bells, Rhodes Piano, Percussive Organ, Timpani
|-
| Basic Clarinet || Brass, Rock Organ (with Flute), vocals
|-
| Basic Flute || Pipe Organ, vocals
|-
| Basic Horn || Brass, distortion guitar, vocals
|-
| Basic Bagpipe || Brass, Electric Guitar, Overdrive Guitar, Harmonica, vocals, Accordion
|-
| Basic Pibgorn || Brass, Drones, Violin, Accordion, Orchestra Hit, Harmonica
|-
| Basic Drum || Timpani (with Theorbo), Taiko Drum (with Theorbo)
|-
| Basic Cowbell || Ride Bell
|-
| Moor Cowbell || *percussion
|-
| Basic Bassoon || Brass, Drones, vocals
|-
| Lonely Mountain Bassoon || Brass, Drones, vocals, Oboe, Double Bass, Cello (with Fiddles)
|-
| Brusque Bassoon || Brass
|-
| Basic Fiddle || *Medium Sustain
|-
| Student Fiddle || *Medium Sustain, percussion has Knocks, Staccato and Ricochet
|-
| Lonely Mountain Fiddle || *Long Sustain with Vibrato 
|-
| Bardic Fiddle || Brass, Electric Guitar (with Bagpipe), Accordion, Sawtooth, Cello, Rock/Church Organ
|-
| Traveller's Trusty Fiddle || banjo, Steel Drum (with Flute and/or Harp), Sitar (with Flute), Glockenspiel, Marimba, Xylophone
|-
| Sprightly Fiddle || Brass
|-
|}

== Index of Commands ==
* '''/music''' – a toggle, enter or leave music mode
* '''/play Filename''' – begins solo playback of an ABC file
* '''/play Filename sync''' – prepares player for synchronised playback of an ABC file
* '''/playstart''' – begins synchronous playback of an ABC file
* ''/playlist /[<filter>]''' - list all ABC songs available. <filter> is optional and accepts the wildcards '*' and '?'. Example ''/playlist /*''. Note that the character '/' is required.

==Tablature==
<pre>
c':                       --s8--
b :                      s7
a :                 --s6--
g :                s5
f :--------------s4-------------------------------
e :           s3
d :--------s2-------------------------------------
c :     s1                   8
B :-----------------------7-------c8--------(b)c7-
A :                    6     (#)c7       (b)c6
G :-----------------5-----(#)c6------(b)c5--------
F :              4     (#)c5
E :-----------3-------c4---------(b)c3------------
D :        2     (#)c3        (b)c2
C :   --1--   (#)c2        (b)c1
B,: c1 
</pre>
::s1 = Shift 1
::c1 = Control 1
::(#)c2 means that Control 2 plays C sharp.
::(b)c2 means that Control 2 plays D flat. (same note as C#)
* Note that there is a bit of overlap (E = 3 & c4, B = 7 & c8, c = 8 & s1)

== Songs ==
The following is a list of songs and the keys needed to play them. When numbers are in italic text; it means to hold shift, when numbers are in bold text; it means to hold control, and when numbers are encased in parenthesis mean to repeat them multiple times.
(all are mapped to the default LOTRO keybindings)

=== Chicken dance ===
5566335556633555668877654445522444552244455778

Mininabs version
All holding shift if you like or control.
[5-5-6-6-3-3-5-5] [5-5-6-6-3-3-5]
[5-5-6-8-7-5-4-3-2] 
[5-5-6-6-3-3-5-5] [5-5-6-6-3-3-5]
[5-5-6-7-8] fancy ending :)

=== Chopsticks ===
(45)(35)(27) 36 27 18

=== Concerning Hobbits ===
1235321 6788763432

=== Go Go Buko ===
(FF chocobo song)<br />
||: S2- 7 5 3 S2 7 5 7- 5- 7-- 6 5 565 4 5-- 4 5 57S2 S3 S4 ,<br />
S2- 7 5 3 S2 7 5 7- 5- 7-- 6 5 565 4 5-- 4 5 57S2 S3 S4, ||<br />
S3- 8 6 4 6 8 S3 S2- S5- S2-- 7 8- 6 C5 2 C5 6 8 & 787 6 7--- S3- 8 6 C5 6 8 S3 S2- S5- S2-- <br />7 6 676 5 6--5 6 678 S2 S3- S4- :||<br />

for those who don't know<br />
play all from ||: to :|| then go back to ||: and play to ||<br />

=== Hobbits ===
(45)(45)(45)(45)(45)(45)(35)(35)(35)(35)(35)(35)(27)(27)(27)(27)(26)(27)(38)(38)(38)(38)<br />
(37)(36)(45)(45)(45)(45)(45)(45))(35)(35)(35)(35)(35)(35)(27)(27)(27)(27)(26)(27)(38)<br />

=== Imperial March ===
Compiled by Neda<br />
3-3-3-1-5-3-1-5-3<br />
7-7-7-8-5-3-1-5-3<br />
8-5-5-8-7-C6-6-5-6<br />
3-6-5-4-3-4-1-4-2-4-6-...<br />
Compiled by Mariner<br />
6-6-6-4-8-6-4-8-6-S3-S3-S3-S4-8-6-4-8-6<br />
S6-4-4-S6-S5-S5-S4-S5-7-S3-S2-S2-8-7-8<br />
4-6-4-6-8-6-8-S2-6-6-S6-S6-S5-S4-S5-7<br />
S3-S2-S2-8-8-4-6-8-6<br />

=== Into the West ===
s1,5,5,6,7,8,s2,8,8,6 <br />
8,s2,s1,s3,s2,s1,6,8,s3<br />
s4,s3,s2,s2,s3,s2,s1,6<br />
8,s3,8,8,6,8,s2,s2,s3,s2<br />
8,6,5,6,6,7,8,s3,s1,s2,s1,s2,s3,s2<br /><br />

chorus:<br />
s4,s3,s2,s3,s8,s7,s6,s6,s5,s4,s3,s2<br />
s3,s5,s5,s4,s3,s2,s3,s8,s7,s6,s6,s5<br />
s4,s3,s2,s3,s3,s3,s4,s5,s5,s6,s6,s6<br />
s5,s4,s4,s3,s2,s6,s6,s7,s6,s6,s5,s4,s3,s2<br /><br />

=== Mad World (Gary Jules)===
Converted into Lord of the Rings Online music by "hg.greyfox@gmai.com".

'''beginning:'''<br />
6856 4532 ''5'' (32) ''5'' (32) ''8'' 6856 4567 ''5'' (32) ''5'' (32) ''8'' <br />

'''chorus:'''<br />
4466 4488 8677 7577 7654 (x3)<br />

'''end part 1:'''<br />
4466 88 ''2'' 77 ''2'' ''2'' 774 (x2)<br />

'''end part 2:'''<br />
4466 88 ''2'' 7 77 ''2'' ''2'' 7774 -5 (-1-3) -4 (-1-3)<br />

=== Mario Bros. Theme ===
Arranged by DarkZealot89
Compiled by stamen47<br />

7 7 7 5 7 sh2 2<br />
5 2 ct1 3 ct5 4 3 2 7 sh2 sh3 sh1 sh2 7 5 6 ct5<br />
sh2 sh2 sh1 6 ct7 7 2 3 5 3 5 6 sh2 sh2 sh1 6 ct7 7 sh5 sh5 sh5<br />
sh2 sh2 sh1 6 ct7 7 2 3 5 3 5 6 ct7 6 5<br />
5 5 5 5 6 7 5 3 2 5 5 5 5 6 7<br />
5 5 5 5 6 7 5 3 2 7 7 7 5 7 sh2 2<br />
7 5 2 2 ct3 3 8 8 3 ct5 sh3 sh3 sh3 sh2 sh1 7 5 3 2<br />
7 5 2 2 ct3 3 8 8 3 ct5 8 8 8 7 6 5<br />

=== Minuets ===
512345116456781145432343212321'''1'''1

=== Oh! Susana ===
12355 6531 233212 <br />
12355 6531 233221 <br />
44 66 233212 <br />
12355 6531 233221 <br />

=== Ode To Joy ===
''334554321123322'' <br />
''334554321123211'' <br />
''2343123412343212''5 <br />
''334554321123211'' <br />

=== Lost Woods from Zelda ===
(arranged by Snapple/Mumble)(Tweaked by Chisloan)<br />
4 6 7 | 4 6 7 | 4 6 7 s3 s2 | 7 8 7 5 3 | 2 3 5 3<br />
4 6 7 | 4 6 7 | 4 6 7 s3 s2 | 7 8 s3 8 5 | 7 5 2 3<br />
4 5 6 | 5 6 7 | 8 7 3<br />
s2 s3 s3 | s3 s4 s5 | s4 s5 s6<br />
4 5 6 | 5 6 7 | 8 7 3<br />
s2 s1 | s3 s2 | s4 s3 | s5 s4 | s6 s5 | s7 s6 | s7 s8<br />

=== Twinkle Twinkle Little Star ===
''11556654433221554433211556654433221''

=== The Lion Sleeps Tonight (Wimoweh) ===
''123234321232132 543

=== Raiders of the Lost Ark Theme ===
(proper name: Raiders' March) (arranged by Smithymgs)<br />

3-4-5-8 2-3-4<br />
5-6-7-s4 6-7-8-s2-s3<br />
3-4-5-8 s2-s3-s4<br />
5-5-s3-s2-5-s3-s2-5-s3-s2<br />
(repeat)<br />

=== Sayuri's Theme ===
Converted into Lord of the Rings Online music by "hg.greyfox@gmai.com".<br />

2 1 2 4 3 4 2 1 3 '''6''' 2 6 5 6 5 6 4 3 5 2

=== Silent night ===
5,6,5,3 - 5,6,5,3 - s2,s2,7 - 8,8,5 - 6,6,8,7,6 - 5,6,5,3<br />
6,6,8,7,6 - 5,6,5,3 - s2,s2,s4,s2,7,8,s3 - 8,5,3,5,4,2,1<br />

=== Somewhere Over the Rainbow Side ===
S# = Press Shift and the # = 1 octave higher.
C# = Press Control and the # = Flat note.

S1 is the same note as #8 but sometimes it's easier to press S1 instead of 8, and vice versa.

4 S4 S3 S1 S2 S3 S4 4 S2 S1 2 C7 6 4 5 6 C7 5 3 4 5 6 4

4 S4 S3 S1 S2 S3 S4 4 S2 S1 2 C7 6 4 5 6 C7 5 3 4 5 6 4

8 6 8 6 8 6 8 6 C7 8 C7 8 C7 8 C7 8 S2 S2 8 6 8 6 8 6 8 6 8 7 S2 7 S2 7 S2 7 S2 S3 S3 S5 S2

4 S4 S3 S1 S2 S3 S4 4 S2 S1 2 C7 6 4 5 6 C7 5 3 4 5 6 4

8 6 8 6 8 6 8 6 8 C7 8 C7 8 C7 8 C7 8 S2 S2 8 6 8 6 8 6 8 6 8 C7 8 C7 8 C7 8 S2 S2 S4 S5 S6

4 S4 S3 S1 S2 S3 S4 4 S2 S1 2 C7 6 4 5 6 C7 5 3 4 5 6 4

Personally on the last line I would prefer a SC7 in there, but.... the game can't do shift-control combinations, so you're stuck rehashing the standard verse.*
* Note: Shift+Ctrl is supported, but not mapped on the keyboard.

=== Still Alive ===
Converted into Lord of the Rings Online music by "hg.greyfox@gmai.com".<br />

''8 7 6 6 7''<br />
This was a triumph.

''2 8 7 6 6 7 5 6 2''<br />
I'm making a note here... huge success.

''2 6 7 8 6 C5 5 6 2 2 7''<br />
It's hard to overstate my satisfaction

== Example Videos ==
My kinmates and I have had great fun with these systems! There are several videos on YouTube demonstrating the music systems. 

Here are a few links to some created by me, Meriband Hamhill. Enjoy! 
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fvZr4Ks5Hm0 The Final Countdown – Sync]
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UrqMnTuBNok Iron Man – Solo]
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aqv0NyXKIrM Zelda Theme – Solo]

The above videos are all very basic, made soon after each area of the ABC system was implemented. If you search around you will find some very well done ones. 

Here are a couple of my favorites: 
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f4QMtvk4ihg Freebird - Sync/Arrangment]
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sCqPIUmpSF0 Zelda Theme - Sync]

== See also ==
* [[Dancing]]

== External links ==
'''For more go to.....'''

:[1] <s>https://lotrovault.ign.com/View.php?=undefined&view=ABCNotation.List&category_select_id=2</s>  {{color|red|dead link}}

:[2] [https://forums-old.lotro.com/forums/showthread.php?32036-Song-Compilation Song Compilation]
:[3] <s>https://lorebook.lotro.com/wiki/Mechanics:ABC_Notation</s>  {{color|red|dead link}}
:[4] <s>[https://www.lotro-abc.com/ Downloadable Music Directory]</s>  {{color|red|dead link}}
:[5] [https://forums-old.lotro.com/forums/showthread.php?498913-Replacement-for-the-Fat-Lute-interim-or-otherwise Replacement for the Fat Lute interim or otherwise]
:[6] [https://www.tapatalk.com/groups/songbook_of_laurelin/ Songbook of Laurelin]

== Now you've gotten the music bug... go to [[Weatherstock]]! ==
For events on all servers [http://lotroartists.com LotroArtists]

The music scene also thrives on '''Landroval''' [EN-RP].
* [https://the-strongfoots.net/music/weatherstock-forever-the-weatherstock-2012-theme-song/ Weatherstock forever]
* [https://lonelymountainband.guildlaunch.com/index.php?sub_domain=lonelymountainband&gid=0 The Lonely Mountain Band] Kinship page
* [https://bardsbeersandlongbeards.weebly.com/ BBB - Bards Beers and Longbeards]
* [https://lotrominstrel.blogspot.com/ AA Minstrel's Diary] Aegthil of Gondor
* [https://lonelymountainband.guildlaunch.com/forums/viewforum.php?f=1551858&gid=128176 Ales and tales forum]

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