Robh,

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If you type in the chords, and select a style, and do nothing but sing a track over it, are you not a musician?



LOL. Let’s please not get into “Are Singers Musicians” again. We drug that one out for a long time just a few months back.

So, I’ll take the “fifth”.

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If one who programs a synth not a musician as well!



Not necessarily. They may just be a programmer with a little knowledge of music theory or math. Either will work.

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if all you do is type in the chords, i think it could be a tad arrogant to say it is not of value



Okay, … I’ll be a tad arrogant. If I sit here and type in 32 bars of C, F and G into BIAB, that doesn’t mean I’ve composed anything! If I add lyrics and/or a melody, it means I’ve written a song, even if I can’t play an instrument or sing.

BIAB is a great songwriters tool and you don't have to be a musician to be a songwriter, but it helps a lot.

Last edited by bobcflatpicker; 09/09/11 11:12 PM.
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