Teachers: Isolate the percussion track to teach students about Rai rhythmic modes (like malfouf or maqsum). Slow the tempo down to 70% without changing pitch – perfect for ear training.
A "top" MIDI file has been meticulously programmed, usually by a professional session musician or a dedicated transcriber. Every bend, every grace note, and every rhythmic nuance of Khaled’s vocal melody is mapped perfectly onto the piano roll. Cheap MIDI files often have wrong notes in the arabesque runs; a "Top" file will respect the Maqam.
If you play in a world-music band:
If you search "c est la vie cheb khaled midi" without the word "top," you will find thousands of results. Why are most of them garbage?