Log in to post
|
Print Thread |
|
|
|
|
Songwriting
|
Joined: Mar 2021
Posts: 1
Newbie
|
OP
Newbie
Joined: Mar 2021
Posts: 1 |
I am a hymn/gospel song writing, with my most recent composition I am having trouble with the chords. Would anyone be willing to give it a listen and try their hand at adding the chords?
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Songwriting
|
Joined: Aug 2011
Posts: 10,751
Veteran
|
Veteran
Joined: Aug 2011
Posts: 10,751 |
Band-in-a-Box has two audio chord wizards and a midi chord wizard that detects chords. Use one of these tolls to detect the chords and automatically populate the chord sheet. There are videos that demonstrate how to use the audio chord wizard +++ HERE +++. I'm sure other forum users will answer specific questions about how to use these tools.
Jim Fogle - 2025 BiaB (Build 1128) RB (Build 5) - Ultra+ PAK DAWs: Cakewalk by BandLab (CbB) - Standalone: Zoom MRS-8 Laptop: i3 Win 10, 8GB ram 500GB HDD Desktop: i7 Win 11, 12GB ram 256GB SSD, 4 TB HDD Music at: https://fogle622.wix.com/fogle622-audio-home
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Songwriting
|
Joined: Apr 2017
Posts: 1,627
Expert
|
Expert
Joined: Apr 2017
Posts: 1,627 |
Read CCLI charts and the guitar version of the ELW (Evangelical Lutheran Worship) Hymnal. That's how Not to do it.
I'd post examples but they're so poorly realized that it's just too sad. Suffice to say that no guitarists with ears were involved.
I make music for 2–4 Lutheran churches every week these days.
BIAB 2024 Audiophile, 24Core/60CoreGPU Core M2 MacStudioUltra/8TB/192GB Sequoia, M1 MBAir, 2012 MBP/color] [color=#FF0040]Digital Performer11, LogicPro Finale27/Dorico/Encore/SmartScorePro64/Notion6 /Overture5
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Songwriting
|
Joined: Oct 2016
Posts: 1,587
Expert
|
Expert
Joined: Oct 2016
Posts: 1,587 |
Sure. Post a link. I have been steadily advancing through that workflow from inception on forward and have discovered a few things along the way. It is not easy to first write the melody and then add the chords. Without hearing what you are doing, though, pretty hard to tell.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Songwriting
|
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 77
Enthusiast
|
Enthusiast
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 77 |
Do you know about relative minors to a key. For example if you do a song in D then the main chords are D, G and A7. The relative minors quite often can add beauty and replace or supplement the main chords. The relative minors for D are Em F#m and Am also B diminished could be good.
If you want send me your email and I will send you a spreadsheet with all the relative minors for all the major keys.
Also what is the nature of your problem finding the chords? Do you know what chord the song starts with? I hope the relative minors will help you. You can also look up info on keys/scales and relative minors on the Internet.
The key thing to know is that within a given key the relative minors of that key can also be nice embellishing chords. So if I write a song in D I know that the D, G and A7 are the foundational chords (I-IV-V7) and often the relative minors can be added to the song to give it more detail and beauty--i.e Em or F#m or Am. I write worship songs too!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Songwriting
|
Joined: May 2021
Posts: 1
Newbie
|
Newbie
Joined: May 2021
Posts: 1 |
SURE LET ME SEEWHAT YOU HAVE.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Songwriting
|
Joined: Apr 2017
Posts: 1,627
Expert
|
Expert
Joined: Apr 2017
Posts: 1,627 |
Band-in-a-Box has two audio chord wizards and a midi chord wizard that detects chords. Use one of these tolls to detect the chords and automatically populate the chord sheet. There are videos that demonstrate how to use the audio chord wizard +++ HERE +++. I'm sure other forum users will answer specific questions about how to use these tools. The Windows version, yes. The Mac version, no. Most DAWs can do this, too.
BIAB 2024 Audiophile, 24Core/60CoreGPU Core M2 MacStudioUltra/8TB/192GB Sequoia, M1 MBAir, 2012 MBP/color] [color=#FF0040]Digital Performer11, LogicPro Finale27/Dorico/Encore/SmartScorePro64/Notion6 /Overture5
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Holiday Weekend Hours
Our Customer Service hours this weekend are as follows:
Friday, April 18: 8:00 - 4:00
Saturday, April 19: closed
Sunday, April 20: closed
Monday, April 21: Regular hours
Thank you!
Band-in-a-Box 2025 French Version is Here!
Bonjour à tous,
Band-in-a-Box® 2025 pour Windows est disponible en Français.
Le téléchargement se fait à partir du site PG Music
Pour ceux qui auraient déjà acheté la version 2025 de Band-in-a-Box (et qui donc ont une version anglaise), il est possible de "franciser" cette version avec les patchs suivants:
BIAB 2025 - francisation
RealBand 2025 - francisation
Voilà, enjoy!
Band-in-a-Box 2025 German Version is Here!
Update Your Band-in-a-Box® 2025 to Build 1128 for Windows Today!
Already using Band-in-a-Box 2025 for Windows®? Download Build 1128 now from our Support Page to enjoy the latest enhancements and improvements from our team.
Stay up to date—get the latest update now!
Update to RealBand® 2025 Build 5 Windows Today!
Already using RealBand® 2025 for Windows®? Download Build 5 now from our Support Page to ensure you have the latest enhancements and improvements from our team.
Get the latest update today!
PowerTracks Pro Audio 2025 for Windows is Here!
PowerTracks Pro Audio 2025 is here! This new version introduces many features, including VST3 support, the ability to load or import a .FLAC file, a reset option for track height in the Tracks window, a taller Timeline on the Notation window toolbar, new freeze buttons in the Tracks window, three toolbar modes (two rows, single row, and none), the improved Select Patch dialog with text-based search and numeric patch display, a new button in the DirectX/VST window to copy an effects group, and more!
First-time packages start at only $49. Already a PowerTracks Pro Audio user? Upgrade for as little as $29!
www.pgmusic.com/powertracks.htm
Video: Summary of the New Band-in-a-Box® App for iOS®
Join Tobin as he takes you on a tour of the new Band-in-a-Box® app for iOS®! Designed for musicians, singer-songwriters, and educators, this powerful tool lets you create, play, and transfer songs effortlessly on your iPhone® or iPad®—anytime, anywhere.
Band-in-a-Box® for iOS® :Summary video.
Check out the forum post for more information.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Forums58
Topics83,904
Posts772,027
Members39,488
|
Most Online25,754 Jan 24th, 2025
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|