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@@ -11,6 +11,33 @@ one gate (digital) output.
 Each track has an associated octave value, by default 4, in which it will
 play note values.
 
+### Example
+
+```text
+channel 0
+bpm 120
+legato on
+octave 2
+
+play c
+play d
+play e
+off
+
+play c
+play d
+play e
+off
+
+play c
+play d
+play e
+off
+
+play b
+off
+```
+
 ### Values
 
 - Note values, either **simple** like `C`, `A#`, and `Db`,