Woodshedding - learning to play!

This forum is for posts that are anything to do with learning to play any musical instrument (including vocals). The purpose of this is to help you answer the question ..."How can I learn to play a musical instrument, as soon as possible!"

For most people, one of the primary reasons for using music software like Band-in-a-Box, is to improve your musical playing on an instrument. Sometimes we forget that, and get caught up in the technical details of the software. So we get questions about how to change the font size for the lyrics, but not many questions like "How can Band-in-a-Box help me to learn Smooth Jazz Trumpet soloing?" Band-in-a-Box is a great tool for helping you learn to play a musical instrument. There are lots of other great tools out there that help with learning to play, including:

  • PG Music software (e.g. Band-in-a-Box, RealBand, AudioChordWizard, Brent Mason Guitar Star, Jazz Guitar Master Class etc.)
  • Other software
  • Teachers (on youtube, online etc.)
  • Books, DVD's
  • Music schools and online courses
  • Music Theory
  • Gear

The hope is that this forum will help people who are learning to play an instrument, providing them with information encouragement to fulfill their goals. Example posts:

  • How do I learn to play bluegrass banjo?
  • I want to learn jazz piano, will Band-in-a-Box help?
  • What is 'modal playing'?
  • What's a good guitar for learning to play fingerstyle?
  • Are there any good tips for learning to play folk-style mandolin?
Go To
Page 1 of 10 1 2 3 9 10
    Thread Title / Thread Starter Replies Views Last Post
No New Posts
Replies: 4
Views: 1,979
4 1,979
No New Posts
Replies: 17
Views: 12,125
17 12,125
No New Posts
Replies: 2
Views: 1,728
2 1,728
No New Posts
Replies: 4
Views: 2,834
4 2,834
No New Posts
Replies: 2
Views: 1,211
2 1,211
No New Posts
Replies: 6
Views: 2,510
6 2,510
No New Posts
Replies: 14
Views: 34,104
14 34,104
No New Posts
Replies: 3
Views: 517
3 517
No New Posts
Replies: 3
Views: 2,469
3 2,469
No New Posts
Replies: 0
Views: 308
0 308
No New Posts
Replies: 15
Views: 1,867
15 1,867
No New Posts
Replies: 7
Views: 958
7 958
No New Posts
Replies: 0
Views: 319
0 319
No New Posts
Replies: 77
Views: 18,327
77 18,327
No New Posts
Replies: 6
Views: 306
6 306
No New Posts
by BBB
BBB
Replies: 8
Views: 11,318
8 11,318
by BBB
No New Posts
Replies: 12
Views: 4,023
12 4,023
No New Posts
Replies: 5
Views: 1,765
5 1,765
No New Posts
Replies: 25
Views: 5,561
25 5,561
No New Posts
Replies: 5
Views: 2,198
5 2,198
by Noel96
No New Posts
Replies: 0
Views: 102
0 102
No New Posts
Replies: 0
Views: 639
0 639
No New Posts
Replies: 6
Views: 1,164
6 1,164
No New Posts
Replies: 17
Views: 6,647
17 6,647
No New Posts
Replies: 9
Views: 8,348
9 8,348
No New Posts
Replies: 1
Views: 1,000
1 1,000
No New Posts
Replies: 8
Views: 5,009
8 5,009
No New Posts
Replies: 11
Views: 2,410
11 2,410
No New Posts
Replies: 3
Views: 1,904
3 1,904
No New Posts
Replies: 1
Views: 1,073
1 1,073
No New Posts
Replies: 7
Views: 8,886
7 8,886
No New Posts
Replies: 3
Views: 1,468
3 1,468
No New Posts
Mac
Replies: 9
Views: 4,444
9 4,444
by Mac
No New Posts
Replies: 1
Views: 1,172
1 1,172
by Dan45
No New Posts
Replies: 1
Views: 767
1 767
No New Posts
Replies: 4
Views: 625
4 625
No New Posts
Replies: 2
Views: 550
2 550
No New Posts
Replies: 7
Views: 2,284
7 2,284
No New Posts
Replies: 6
Views: 1,019
6 1,019
by edshaw
No New Posts
Replies: 8
Views: 1,313
8 1,313
No New Posts
by DHo
Replies: 5
Views: 2,171
5 2,171
No New Posts
Replies: 1
Views: 864
1 864
by Robh
No New Posts
Replies: 0
Views: 471
0 471
No New Posts
Replies: 3
Views: 2,689
3 2,689
by Rafa T
No New Posts
Replies: 0
Views: 707
0 707
No New Posts
Replies: 5
Views: 6,211
5 6,211
No New Posts
Replies: 0
Views: 587
0 587
No New Posts
Replies: 0
Views: 783
0 783
No New Posts
Replies: 0
Views: 290
0 290
No New Posts
Replies: 0
Views: 373
0 373
No New Posts
Replies: 1
Views: 1,004
1 1,004
No New Posts
Replies: 5
Views: 1,619
5 1,619
No New Posts
Replies: 3
Views: 1,371
3 1,371
No New Posts
Replies: 1
Views: 634
1 634
by KeithS
No New Posts
Replies: 11
Views: 4,294
11 4,294
No New Posts
Replies: 3
Views: 2,426
3 2,426
by MarioD
No New Posts
Replies: 0
Views: 708
0 708
No New Posts
Replies: 1
Views: 857
1 857
by olemon
No New Posts
Replies: 0
Views: 1,369
0 1,369
No New Posts
Replies: 1
Views: 1,005
1 1,005
Page 1 of 10 1 2 3 9 10

Display Options
     
ChatPG

Ask sales and support questions about Band-in-a-Box using natural language.

ChatPG's knowledge base includes the full Band-in-a-Box User Manual and sales information from the website.

PG Music News
Happy Victoria Day! (Monday, May 20th)

We are celebrating Victoria Day on Monday, May 20th!

Our availability through this long weekend is:

Saturday, May 18: Closed
Sunday, May 19: Closed
Monday, May 22: 6am-6pm PT

www.pgmusic.com/contact.htm

Henry Clarke: Revolutionize Your Band-in-Box® Tracks with Regenerating Function

One of the new features added with Band-in-Box® 2024 is the Tracks Window, which will look familiar if you've worked with other DAWs.

Henry Clarke explains why he loves the Re-generation function within the Tracks Window in their video Revolutionize Your Band-in-Box® Tracks with Regenerating Function.

Watch video.

Learn even more about what the Tracks Window can do with our video Band-in-a-Box® 2024: The Tracks Window.

User Video: Next-Level AI Music Editing with ACE Studio and Band-in-a-Box®

The Bob Doyle Media YouTube channel is known for demonstrating how you can creatively incorporate AI into your projects - from your song projects to avatar building to face swapping, and more!

His latest video, Next-Level AI Music Editing with ACE Studio and Band-in-a-Box, he explains in detail how you can use the Melodist feature in Band-in-a-Box with ACE Studio. Follow along as he goes from "nothing" to "something" with his Band-in-a-Box MIDI Melodist track, using ACE Studio to turn it into a vocal track (or tracks, you'll see) by adding lyrics for those notes that will trigger some amazing AI vocals!

Watch: Next-Level AI Music Editing with ACE Studio and Band-in-a-Box


Band-in-a-Box® 2024 German for Windows is Here!

Band-in-a-Box® 2024 für Windows Deutsch ist verfügbar!

Wir waren fleißig und haben über 50 neue Funktionen und eine erstaunliche Sammlung neuer Inhalte hinzugefügt, darunter 222 RealTracks, neue RealStyles, MIDI SuperTracks, Instrumental Studies, "Songs with Vocals" Artist Performance Sets, abspielbare RealTracks Set 3, abspielbare RealDrums Set 2, zwei neue Sets von "RealDrums Stems", XPro Styles PAK 6, Xtra Styles PAK 17 und mehr!

Paket | Was ist Neu

Update Your PowerTracks Pro Audio 2024 Today!

Add updated printing options, enhanced tracks settings, smoother use of MGU and SGU (BB files) within PowerTracks, and more with the latest PowerTracks Pro Audio 2024 update!

Learn more about this free update for PowerTracks Pro Audio & download it at www.pgmusic.com/support_windows_pt.htm#2024_5

The Newest RealBand 2024 Update is Here!

The newest RealBand 2024 Build 5 update is now available!

Download and install this to your RealBand 2024 for updated print options, streamlined loading and saving of .SGU & MGU (BB) files, and to add a number of program adjustments that address user-reported bugs and concerns.

This free update is available to all RealBand 2024 users. To learn more about this update and download it, head to www.pgmusic.com/support.realband.htm#20245

The Band-in-a-Box® Flash Drive Backup Option

Today (April 5) is National Flash Drive Day!

Did you know... not only can you download your Band-in-a-Box® Pro, MegaPAK, or PlusPAK purchase - you can also choose to add a flash drive backup copy with the installation files for only $15? It even comes with a Band-in-a-Box® keychain!

For the larger Band-in-a-Box® packages (UltraPAK, UltraPAK+, Audiophile Edition), the hard drive backup copy is available for only $25. This will include a preinstalled and ready to use program, along with your installation files.

Backup copies are offered during the checkout process on our website.

Already purchased your e-delivery version, and now you wish you had a backup copy? It's not too late! If your purchase was for the current version of Band-in-a-Box®, you can still reach out to our team directly to place your backup copy order!

Note: the Band-in-a-Box® keychain is only included with flash drive backup copies, and cannot be purchased separately.

Handy flash drive tip: Always try plugging in a USB device the wrong way first? If your flash drive (or other USB plug) doesn't have a symbol to indicate which way is up, look for the side with a seam on the metal connector (it only has a line across one side) - that's the side that either faces down or to the left, depending on your port placement.

Forum Statistics
Forums66
Topics81,799
Posts737,430
Members38,587
Most Online2,537
Jan 19th, 2020
Newest Members
minimashi, pharmaplug1, EricQP, JelleY, Akzz
38,586 Registered Users
Top Posters(30 Days)
MarioD 169
rsdean 108
dcuny 104
DC Ron 94
Noel96 83
Today's Birthdays
larryfarr, Va Russ, woofer
Powered by UBB.threads™ PHP Forum Software 7.7.5