|
Log in to post
|
Print Thread |
|
|
|
|
|
Woodshedding - Learning to Play!
|
Joined: May 2015
Posts: 880
Expert
|
OP
Expert
Joined: May 2015
Posts: 880 |
Does anyone have a template for practicing scales with BIAB? Thankl you.
Computer: Macbook Pro, 16 inch 2021
DAWs: Pro Tools, Logic, and Maschine
plays drums, percussion, bass, steel pan, keyboard,
music producer/engineer
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Woodshedding - Learning to Play!
|
Joined: Aug 2014
Posts: 7,870
Veteran
|
|
Veteran
Joined: Aug 2014
Posts: 7,870 |
There are so many types of scales in so many models, this is difficult to answer. Do you have a keyboard that can record midi? If so, just go into real band and create a midi track and play the scale you want to practice, then save that file as a midi, and open up in BIAB. The midi will play on the melody track. Click notation to follow along. Choose any style you want to jam with. Change all the chords to the root note, or enter the intervals I ii iii IV V vi viidim I, or anything else you like. Another option. I see you have Mac. Get Finale Notepad for Mac, free and learn how to use it. Just enter in the notes in the score, and again save as midi. Open in in BIAB (or real band) and follow previous instructions. Any book on scales will show you the different modes. Do it once and C and you BIAB let's you transpose to anything you want. https://www.finalemusic.com/products/finale-notepad/resources/As one example, I put a C scale BIAB file and a midi file in my BIAB drop box. Look for C Scale midi and BIAB C Scale practice. https://www.dropbox.com/sh/y4ujowwpqh5y42t/AABnCcRP8YYL6ydXzoebe2Nza?dl=0This is a basic C major scale for guitar. Each "session" up and down is preceded by four C notes to get you started. You can change this to any style in BIAB, or change the chords over which the scale is playing, your choice. But again, there are so many scales--such as various of the minor scales, that you should get Finale Notepad, learn it (it is easy) and just make your own exercises. Hope this helps.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Woodshedding - Learning to Play!
|
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 21,091
Veteran
|
|
Veteran
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 21,091 |
Here is everything that you need to know about scales and what chords you can use with them: The Free Scale Syllabus Just put some chords in BiaB and practice away.
You know you're getting old when a recliner and a heating pad is your idea of a hot date!
64 bit Win 10 Pro, the latest BiaB/RB, Roland Octa-Capture audio interface, a ton of software/hardware
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Woodshedding - Learning to Play!
|
Joined: Oct 2016
Posts: 1,564
Expert
|
|
Expert
Joined: Oct 2016
Posts: 1,564 |
Are you looking for chord charts? There are several basic progressions, usually noted something like this:
1 1 4 4
1 1 5 5
1 1 4 4
1 1 5 1
There are hundreds of these variations.
BB is the best tool I know of to actually learn progressions and how the sound, instantly.
That's a standard 1-4-5 and the song is Leaning on the Everlasting Arm. 4/4
Try Key of C. About 90 bpm. Try a country shuffle, and plug into the BB interface
CC CC FF FF
CC CC GG GG
CC CC FF FF
CC CC GG CC
G7
That could be called a template. Transpose for variety of Keys after getting some instruction on scale patters, root, whole whole half whole whole half octave. Start by playing basic 1-3-5 note bass guitar chord sequence,
first note being 2nd string, 3rd fret. Then play e note and g note on the 3rd string. Learn to count 4/4.
When you master this, you will know where the C-E-G/F-A-C/G-B-D notes are
on the first position. Build on that foundation.
Hope this is something like what you are looking for.
Last edited by edshaw; 10/10/16 01:20 PM. Reason: add info
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Woodshedding - Learning to Play!
|
Joined: Oct 2016
Posts: 1,564
Expert
|
|
Expert
Joined: Oct 2016
Posts: 1,564 |
Here is a screen capture of a 1451 (repeat) e.g. "Streets of Bakersfield" or "In Heaven There ain't no beer" I post this mainly as a scale practice play along aid. I suggest playing the progression in all neck positions. On the guitar, often the 4 is right below the 1, and the 5 is right above it. Once you learn where the notes are on the neck, you might find that was the real issue all along, not so much the scale patterns. Oh, transpose the key according to personal wishes. Hope it works. Streets and Beer
Last edited by edshaw; 10/13/16 06:18 AM.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Woodshedding - Learning to Play!
|
Joined: Jan 2013
Posts: 101
Apprentice
|
|
Apprentice
Joined: Jan 2013
Posts: 101 |
Hello Islansoul, Within Band-in-a-Box there is a Scale feature! Choose your key, enter your chords and head up to the Soloist menu at the top of the program. There you will find Scales | Generate Scales or Auto Generate Scales when play pressed. Once you make your selection you will find a chromatic scale(s) on the Soloist track.  Pauline PG Music Team
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Woodshedding - Learning to Play!
|
Joined: Oct 2016
Posts: 1
Newbie
|
|
Newbie
Joined: Oct 2016
Posts: 1 |
Nice trick. Can you set this up with a bass clef?
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Woodshedding - Learning to Play!
|
Joined: May 2015
Posts: 880
Expert
|
|
OP
Expert
Joined: May 2015
Posts: 880 |
Are you looking for chord charts? There are several basic progressions, usually noted something like this:
1 1 4 4
1 1 5 5
1 1 4 4
1 1 5 1
There are hundreds of these variations.
BB is the best tool I know of to actually learn progressions and how the sound, instantly.
That's a standard 1-4-5 and the song is Leaning on the Everlasting Arm. 4/4
Try Key of C. About 90 bpm. Try a country shuffle, and plug into the BB interface
CC CC FF FF
CC CC GG GG
CC CC FF FF
CC CC GG CC
G7
That could be called a template. Transpose for variety of Keys after getting some instruction on scale patters, root, whole whole half whole whole half octave. Start by playing basic 1-3-5 note bass guitar chord sequence,
first note being 2nd string, 3rd fret. Then play e note and g note on the 3rd string. Learn to count 4/4.
When you master this, you will know where the C-E-G/F-A-C/G-B-D notes are
on the first position. Build on that foundation.
Hope this is something like what you are looking for.
No, the chords are only for the scale. I just want to band in the box to be my tool to make practicing scales fun.
Computer: Macbook Pro, 16 inch 2021
DAWs: Pro Tools, Logic, and Maschine
plays drums, percussion, bass, steel pan, keyboard,
music producer/engineer
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Woodshedding - Learning to Play!
|
Joined: Oct 2016
Posts: 1,564
Expert
|
|
Expert
Joined: Oct 2016
Posts: 1,564 |
I thought Pauline had answered the question. What happened there?
I didn't know BB had a feature like that.
My point is that once you learn the 1-3-4-5-7b of the
scale, in every position, (There are six or seven positions, depending on how you look at it,) and can nail the roots
on time with BB backing, you are pretty well on the way.
My main problem with this method is you still may not have it in your mind the notes being played,as you would by practicing with the staffs, but in time, if you know
the neck, you will.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
User Video: Band-in-a-Box® + ChatGPT = Impressed the BOSS!
Band-in-a-Box User Video Tutorials!
If you've reviewed our Support page, you've probably noticed the Videos page, which separates our Band-in-a-Box® tutorial videos by category: Overview, VST DAW Plugin, Setup, Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, and there's even an Archive category to go down memory lane... (You'll also find these videos on our YouTube Channel.)
It's always great to hear how other Band-in-a-Box® users create their songs, especially when they explain in detail what they're doing. Like Henry Clarke's YouTube Channel, Henry Clarke - Senior Musicians Unite! There you'll find his ALL Band-in-a-Box Tutorials playlist with over 50 videos! His top-three most watched videos include "How to Get Started with Band-in-a-Box," "How I use the Audio Chord Wizard in Band-in-a-Box," and "How to Create An Effective Solo Using Band-in-a-Box" - however he touches on many other topics and also demonstrates his own Band-in-a-Box® songs in the Band-in-a-Box Created Songs playlist!
You're guaranteed to find some helpful videos when you visit Henry Clarke's channel!
Band-in-a-Box® 2024 Italian for Windows is Here!
Ci siamo dati da fare e abbiamo aggiunto oltre 50 nuove funzionalità e una straordinaria raccolta di nuovi contenuti, tra cui 222 RealTracks, nuovi RealStyles, MIDI SuperTracks, Instrumental Studies, "Songs with Vocals" Artist Performance Sets, Playable RealTracks Set 3, Playable RealDrums Set 2, due nuovi set di "RealDrums Stems", XPro Styles PAK 6, Xtra Styles PAK 17 e altro ancora!
Tutti Pacchetti | Nuove Caratteristiche
Band-in-a-Box® 2024 French for Windows is Here!
Band-in-a-Box® 2024 apporte plus de 50 fonctions nouvelles ainsi qu'une importante de contenus nouveaux à savoir : 222 RealTracks, des RealStyles nouveaux, des SuperTracks MIDI, des Etudes d'Instruments, des Prestations d'Artistes, des "Morceaux avec Choeurs", un Set 3 de Tracks Jouables, un Set 2 de RealDrums Jouables, deux nouveaux Sets de "RealDrums Stems", des Styles XPro PAK 6, des Xtra Styles PAK 17 et bien plus encore!
Tous Packages | Nouvelles Fonctionnalités
Video: Making a Song with Band-in-a-Box®, ChatGPT, and Synth V
Take your Band-in-a-Box® project to a whole new level when you incorporate ChatGPT and Synth V to add lyrics and vocals to your song!
We wanted to demonstrate how this is done with our video, where we show you how to go from nothing to a finished "radio ready" modern pop song by combining the features of Band-in-a-Box®, ChatGPT, and Synth V!
Listen to the finished song, so you get a listen to the finished product: https://demos.pgmusic.com/misc/behindthefame.m4a
If you like it, watch the video. Either way, let's hear your comments!
Henry Clarke: Revolutionize Your Band-in-Box® Tracks with Regenerating Function
User Video: Convert MIDI Chords into AI Vocal Harmonies with ACE Studio and Band-in-a-Box®
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Forums65
Topics81,925
Posts739,795
Members38,646
| |
Most Online2,537
Jan 19th, 2020
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Dansk
Deutsch - Windows
Español
Français - Windows
Italiano - Windows
Nederlands
Polski
Português
Svenskt
русский
Japanese
Simplified Chinese
Traditional Chinese
Korean