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NEW! Styles Set 30... World Fretboards (requires Band-in-a-Box version 12 for Windows or version 11 for Macintosh or higher) only $29
PG Music answers your wishes with Styles Set 30 – "World Fretboards." This Styles Set covers a wide variety of genres with over 20 styles including: New Age, Hawaiian, Pop, Jazz-Pop, and Ethnic. Many of these styles utilize Band-in-a-Box version 12's new intelligent chord fretboard display. You'll now see the correct chord voicings or fretboard display for ukulele, banjo, mandolin and bass.
Included are Bo_D, Creednce, HawaiSlo, DixiDukes, JohnBal, New Age Slow 3/4, Country historic, Ukulele Fast, JohnnyH, Guitar-4-to the bar, Pop NeilD, Pop_Sade, and 80s Rock Trio. Most of these styles have been suggested in our Styles wishlist forum and many of them feature the intelligent chord fretboard display for banjo, mandolin and ukulele.
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12ST&BAN.STY - 12 String and Banjo
Memo: 12 String Guitar & Banjo style with a Country swing 16ths feel. 3 instruments: 12 String Guitar & Banjo. At "b", add Acoustic Bass. No drums. Tempo = 125
Examples: Sweet Georgia Brown, Penny Lane
BANJ&MAN.STY- Banjo & Mandolin swing 16ths
Memo: Banjo & Mandolin swing 16ths style with swing 16ths feel. 3 instruments: Banjo & Mandolin. Add Acoustic Bass at "b." No drums. Tempo = 130
Examples: When I'm 64, Somebody Stole My Gal
BEEBROK4.STY- BeeB Rock 4 Variation
Memo: Medium straight 8ths Country-Rock with backbeat throughout in the style of groups like Eagles, Brooks/D etc. 5 instruments: Piano, Bass, Drums, Acoustic Guitar & Electric Guitar. Tempo = 90-124
Examples: I'll Still Love You More, Just Like We Used To
C_CLAY.STY - C_Clay - Country Rock Style
Memo: Guitar comping variations of BeeBRock.Sty. An even 8ths backbeat Rock Blues. 5 instruments: Electric Piano, Electric Bass, Electric Guitar, Drums & Strings at "a" & "b." Sparse fills & guitar comps. Tempo = 106
Examples: Summertime, Ain't No Sunshine
BEEBROK5.STY- BeeB Rock Blues Variation
Memo: This Rock Blues variation of BeeBRock style has less varied guitar rhythm. 5 instruments: Electric Piano, Electric Bass, Electric Guitar, Drums & Strings at "a" & "b." Tempo = 106
Examples: Josie, Hard Day's Night
BIGBAND1.STY- BigBand1 - Medium Swing Big Band
Memo: Medium Swing big band sound with 5 instruments: Brass (fills & background), Acoustic Piano (comping & fills), Nylon String Guitar (rhythm), Acoustic Bass (in 2 at "a" & 4 at "b"), Drums (brushes). Tempo = 80-150
Examples: One O'Clock Jump, In the Mood
C_ERIC.STY - C_Eric - Country Rock Style
Memo: Bluesy Country-Rock Shuffle in the style of groups like EricH, Tractors etc. 5 instruments: Piano, Bass, Drums, Acoustic Guitar & Electric Guitar. Tempo = 140-160
Examples: Hey Good Looking, Before You Accuse Me
BLUGRAS5.STY- Blue Grass 5 swing 16ths
Memo: Bluegrass style with a Swing 16ths feel. 4 instruments: Banjo, Acoustic Guitar, Mandolin, Acoustic Bass. No Drums. Tempo = 115
Examples: Coming Round the Mountain, Oh Susannah
BO_D.STY- Bo _D - 60s funky guitar groove
Memo: Swing 16ths rhythm groove �a Bo. 4 instruments: Muted Guitar, Strat Guitar, Electric Bass & Drums. Tempo = 100
Examples: Hand Jive, Down On the Corner
CAMPFIRE.STY- Campfire - Swing strumming
Memo: Easy "round the campfire" sing-along style with lots of strumming. 4 instruments: Ukulele, Guitar, Banjo. No Drums. Add simple Acoustic Bass at "b." T = 90-200
Examples: Frankie & Johnny, Blowing in the Wind
COZY_SW.STY- Cozy Swing - Jazz Trio with brushes
Memo: Simple Jazz trio Swing style. 3 instruments: Acoustic Piano, Acoustic Bass & Drums (brushes). Bass "in 2" at "a" & "in 4" at "b." Tempo = 100-240
Examples: Just In Time, I'll Remember April
CREEDNCE.STY- Creednce - 70s Funk Country Rock
Memo: Loose 16ths feel - in between even and swing. Strat Guitar (single line) & Mid-Tone Guitar (28/2) plays Funk 16ths rhythm. 4 instruments: Strat Guitar-28/2, Electric Bass & Drums. Tempo = 105
Examples: Lady Madonna, Hand Jive
DIXIDUKE.STY- DixiDukes - 50s Hip Dixieland
Memo: Dixieland in the style of the Dukes and similar groups. 5 instruments: Banjo, Piano, Tuba, Drums & Trombone. Tempo = 150
Examples: Way Down Yonder, When the Saints
DREAM.STY- Dream - Slow 50s Swing Ballad
Memo: Slow 50s Swing Ballad with rhythm section & strings (higher range at "b"). 5 instruments: Acoustic Piano, Acoustic Guitar, Acoustic Bass (in 2, then 4), Drums (brushes) & slow Strings. Tempo = 80
Examples: These Foolish Things, Laura
DRUMSOLJ.STY- Drum Solo Jazz - DRUMS ONLY
Memo: A Jazz Swing - DRUMS ONLY style. Use this style (with other similar styles) when a drum solo of any length is desired. Use the F5 key to insert a style at any bar. Tempo = 100-300
Examples: Cute, Four
GOSSAMER.STY- Gossamer - 2 Acoustic Guitars only
Memo: Slow, quiet & peaceful style with an even 8ths arpeggio feel. No Drums or Bass - 2 Guitars only: Nylon String Guitar- held chords & Acoustic Guitar - arpeggio. Tempo = 85
Examples: Yesterday, Tonight I Dedicate My Love
HAWAISLO.STY- Hawaii Slow - Pop Hawaiian
Memo: Slow, easy going semi-even 8ths Pop Hawaiian style with lots of relaxed strumming. 5 instruments: Ukulele, 12 String Guitar, Nylon String Guitar, Acoustic Bass & Drums (brushes). Tempo = 110
Examples: Tequila Sunrise, Spanish Eyes
J~BREEZY.STY- Jazz Breezy - Jazz Swing with 5 instruments
Memo: Jazz Swing with 5 instruments: Acoustic Piano (4 to the bar at "a", comping at "b"), Acoustic Bass & Drums (brushes). At "b" add Slow Strings & Rhythm Guitar. Tempo = 90-250
Examples: Time After Time, Sept. in the Rain
J~GITWLZ.STY - Jazz Guitar Waltz with Brushes
Memo: Variation of J!GITWLZ.STY, this version uses BRUSHES. This fast Swing Jazz-Waltz style uses 5 instruments: Electric Piano, Guitar, Bass, Drums (brushes) & Strings at "b." Tempo = 155
Examples: All Blues, I'm All Smiles
JAZFOURA.STY- Jazz Fours A - Trading 4s Variation
Memo: Similar to JazzFours.sty, this variation changes the "trading" order. At "a" regular Jazz Swing. At "b", 4 bars Drum solo, then 4 bars band. Tempo = 100-300
Examples: Cute, "A" Train
JAZFOURB.STY- Jazz Fours B - Trading 4s Variation
Memo: Jazz quartet (Piano, Bass, Drums & Jazz Guitar). Similar to JazzFours.sty, the "trading fours" order is: At "a" AND "b", 4 bars Band then 4 bars Drum solo. Tempo = 100-300
Examples: Oleo, Now's the Time
JAZFOURC.STY- Jazz Fours C - Trading 4s Variation
Memo: Jazz quartet (Piano, Bass, Drums & Jazz Guitar). Similar to JazzFours.sty, the "trading fours" order is: At "a" AND "b", 4 bars Drum solo - 4 bars Band. Tempo = 100-300
Examples: Cherokee, Stella
JOHNBAL.STY- JohnBal - slow even 8ths Pop/Rock
Memo: Slow even 8ths Pop/Rock style featuring Acoustic Piano & Strings. 5 instruments: Acoustic Piano, Electric Bass, drums (brushes), Synth Strings & Slow Strings. Tempo = 75
Examples: Michelle, Yesterday
JOHNNYH.STY- JohnnyH - 60s Pop-Country
Memo: 60s Pop-Country style �a JohnnyH. Almost-swing 8th note feel. 5 instruments: Acoustic Guitar, Muted Guitar, Acoustic Bass & Drums. At "b" background vocal. Tempo = 155
Examples: You Are My Sunshine, Singin' the Blues
L~BOSA4U.STY- Latin Bossa 4 You - Bossa with Brushes
Memo: Simple Bossa style with smooth syncopation. Features Acoustic Bass, Acoustic Guitar, & Drums (brushes). Tempo = 90-180
Examples: Triste, Pensativa
LOTUS.STY- Lotus - New Age Slow 3/4 style
Memo: Slow, tranquil, 3/4 time, even 8ths, New Age style. 5 instruments: Acoustic Piano, Nylon String Guitar, Slow Strings. At "b" add Triangle, Bass & fuller Strings. Tempo = 70
Examples: Emily, Any slow waltz
MANDOLIN.STY- Mandolin & Acoustic Bass swing 16ths
Memo: Mandolin & Acoustic Bass in a swing 16ths feel. No keyboards or drums. Tempo = 135
Examples: Just in Time, Baby Face
MILITARY.STY- Military - 60s Pop-Country
Memo: Good for 60s Country historic battle-type tunes. With 2-beat, almost swung 8ths. Military Drum fills with rolls. 5 instruments: Banjo, Muted Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Drums & Acoustic Bass. Tempo = 160
Examples: Sink The Bismarck, Johnny Reb
P_NEILD1.STY- Pop NeilD 1 - 70s Swing Pop Rock
Memo: 70s Pop Rock Swing with 4 to-the-bar guitar comping. 5 instruments: Strat Guitar (high comps at "a", lower strums at "b"), Strat Guitar (4 to-the-bar), Bass, Drums & Slow Strings. Tempo = 125
Examples: With a Little Help, Crazy Love
POP_SADE.STY- Pop_Sade - 90s Cool Pop Jazz
Memo: 90s Cool Pop-Jazz even 8ths. 5 instruments: Electric Piano, Bass (39/1), Strat Guitar & Drums. Background Vocal (54/1) at "b."
Examples: Deacon Blues, And I Love Her
ROKTRIO1.STY- Rock Trio 1 - 80s-90s Rock Trio
Memo: 80s-90s Rock trio with even 8ths feel. 3 instruments: Strat Guitar (plays short 4 to the bar rhythm thru-out), Electric Bass & Drums. Tempo = 125
Examples: Sunshine of your Love, Hard Days Night
SOLO_UKE.STY- Solo Ukulele style
Memo: Simple swing, solo Ukulele - good for lots of tunes. This style uses GM2 Ukulele patch 25/1.
Examples: Baby Doll, Show Me the Way to Go Home
SWING~EZ.STY- Swing Easy - 4 Instruments & No Piano
Memo: Swing style with 4 instruments: Acoustic Guitar (rhythm), Bass & Drums (brushes). At "b" add Slow Strings. Ideal for practicing chordal Piano or Guitar. Tempo = 70-200
Examples: East of the Sun, Embraceable You
UKE&BASS.STY - Ukulele and Acoustic Bass at "b"
Memo: Simple swing, Ukulele style. Solo Ukulele at "a", at "b" add Bass. Uses Ukulele patch 25/1. Fretboard displays intelligent Ukulele chords. Tempo = 150
Examples: Raindrops, Tiptoe Through the Tulips
UKE_FAST.STY - Ukulele Fast – Swing 8ths Campfire Ukulele
Memo: A very simple Swing 8ths style featuring Campfire Ukulele, simple Bass & Drums. 3 instruments: Ukulele (25/1), Acoustic Bass & Drums (brushes). Tempo = 100 - 250
Examples: Sweet Georgia Brown, Penny Lane
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