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08-12-2010, 05:55 PM
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Something with some stock beats that you can adjust the tempo to... or anything really. I'm just looking to. I know GC has a pedal that does this but i cannot afford it, so programs be my only option. |
08-12-2010, 06:11 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: May 2002 Location: Kanata, Ontario. Canada | | | Band in a box. I use it and GarageBand loops. I had a dr880 by boss but for 600$ I took it back cause it didn't do chords.
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08-12-2010, 06:15 PM
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08-12-2010, 06:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Groovin_Joe  Band in a box. I use it and GarageBand loops. I had a dr880 by boss but for 600$ I took it back cause it didn't do chords. | i am also looking into this.. does the band in a box do chords? if so, what kind of chords? can we throw 9th's, 11th's, etc?
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PS: i am assuming this software at least does the drums right? |
08-12-2010, 06:33 PM
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Originally Posted by cmaranhao i am also looking into this.. does the band in a box do chords? if so, what kind of chords? can we throw 9th's, 11th's, etc?
regards
PS: i am assuming this software at least does the drums right? | Yes, Band in a Box does chords with nearly any type of extension- sometimes you have to deal with the voicing they choose (according to the style you've selected), but I'm sure there is a way to tweak them. Sometimes I use BIAB when I'm trying to memorize a tune. |
08-12-2010, 07:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Rodger Bryan Yes, Band in a Box does chords with nearly any type of extension- sometimes you have to deal with the voicing they choose (according to the style you've selected), but I'm sure there is a way to tweak them. Sometimes I use BIAB when I'm trying to memorize a tune. | thanks for the reply.. this software seems to be perfect to study improvisation then? |
08-12-2010, 08:25 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Central NH | | I use BIAB to work on improv skills, especially working through jazz changes... I can almost play Bebop now 
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08-13-2010, 06:23 AM
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Originally Posted by timmus I use BIAB to work on improv skills, especially working through jazz changes... I can almost play Bebop now | this is what i am looking for!!! thanks |
08-13-2010, 09:11 AM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: UK, Essex | | | On a slightly different tangent I sometimes put iTunes in shuffle mode and try to jam along to whatever comes up.
Ever since I joined the iPod generation I've been constantly astounded by the amount of music I own that either didn't realise I had or have never heard of!
It really helps picking out intervals and is quite fun and challenging jumping from smooth jazzy funk to viking metal.
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08-13-2010, 09:14 AM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Colorado Springs CO | | | +1 on BIAB. You can also do instant transposition of the chords on the fly.
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08-13-2010, 10:50 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Europe | | definitely what i am looking for.. will get this asap! can anyone confirm if there are downloadable tunes or music to play along? to sum, files already programmed so i will not have to learn how to build tracks............just "plug and play"  |
08-14-2010, 05:58 AM
|  | Registered User | | Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Eh? | | | "Learn how to build tracks" is basically entering the chords. I don't think it will be a problem.
OTOH, there are a few "fake book" folders that come with the program, and you can dig through those to find a lot of songs (from jazz standards to Christina Aguilera)
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08-14-2010, 06:00 AM
|  | Registered User | | Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: New York, NY | | | just play along with records and aebersold jazz backing tracks are cheap with good instructional materials. also the asd ( amazing slow downer) on my iphone costs $15 and you can vary the speed ofsongs and change pitch. These three keep me busy. And for timing , nothing 'beats' a metronome set on say just the first beat of a measure or the second and 4th beats.
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08-14-2010, 06:47 PM
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Originally Posted by L-A "Learn how to build tracks" is basically entering the chords. I don't think it will be a problem.
OTOH, there are a few "fake book" folders that come with the program, and you can dig through those to find a lot of songs (from jazz standards to Christina Aguilera) | i see it comes bundled with some songs, nice... | | Thread Tools | Search this Thread | | | | 
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