The thing that sets this introductory MIDI book apart from the other similar books is that it contains exercises so that you can learn not just the theory, but also get some hands on experience. As anyone who’s worked with computers or music technology knows, one of the stumbling blocks to learning how to use equipment is that the manuals and literature are often very difficult to translate into understandable English. This book is user friendly. There are lots of clear diagrams, and the print is large and easy to read.