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Phyrigan Minor by blackpocus Last Post Today at 05:49 AM by MusicStudent Replies: 7 Views: 58	7	58	Today at 05:49 AM by MusicStudent
Key changes burt Baccarac by pghboemike Last Post Yesterday at 07:01 AM by Deryk - PG Music Replies: 2 Views: 84	2	84	Yesterday at 07:01 AM by Deryk - PG Music
WHERE TO UPLOAD SONGS TO ? by justanoldmuso Last Post 11/20/20 01:37 PM by justanoldmuso Replies: 8 Views: 164	8	164	11/20/20 01:37 PM by justanoldmuso
Should tunes be copyright? ( 1 2 all ) by cliftond Last Post 11/19/20 03:58 AM by etcjoe Replies: 31 Views: 630	31	630	11/19/20 03:58 AM by etcjoe
Understanding uptown funk by pghboemike Last Post 11/06/20 05:47 PM by eddie1261 Replies: 7 Views: 172	7	172	11/06/20 05:47 PM by eddie1261
Get Inspired with the Band-in-a-Box® Title Generator! by Callie - PG Music Last Post 10/30/20 06:28 PM by Buttrey Replies: 4 Views: 491	4	491	10/30/20 06:28 PM by Buttrey
My YouTube Video: How to Use BIAB for Songwriting by Tiger The Frog Last Post 10/29/20 07:09 AM by Deryk - PG Music Replies: 10 Views: 290	10	290	10/29/20 07:09 AM by Deryk - PG Music
In the Mood for Modes? by Tangmo Last Post 10/20/20 04:32 PM by TheMaartian Replies: 5 Views: 96	5	96	10/20/20 04:32 PM by TheMaartian
Great songwriters’ reflections on their craft by Janice & Bud Last Post 10/15/20 09:27 PM by Planobilly Replies: 2 Views: 204	2	204	10/15/20 09:27 PM by Planobilly
Rick beato reviews the top 10 ( 1 2 all ) by pghboemike Last Post 10/15/20 08:03 PM by jptjptjpt Replies: 30 Views: 913	30	913	10/15/20 08:03 PM by jptjptjpt
So you want to sing the blues. 20 things you need to know. by Guitarhacker Last Post 10/13/20 06:13 AM by Janice & Bud Replies: 12 Views: 411	12	411	10/13/20 06:13 AM by Janice & Bud
Triplets shots in a 4/4 Bar Song by mdgorr Last Post 10/07/20 01:38 PM by mdgorr Replies: 2 Views: 74	2	74	10/07/20 01:38 PM by mdgorr
Tuplets for Toddlers by pghboemike Last Post 10/06/20 06:02 AM by Deryk - PG Music Replies: 1 Views: 47	1	47	10/06/20 06:02 AM by Deryk - PG Music
Bombastic Real Tracks Suggestion by Pithecanthropus Last Post 10/01/20 07:53 PM by Pithecanthropus Replies: 6 Views: 217	6	217	10/01/20 07:53 PM by Pithecanthropus
The Romanesca as an inspirational tool by pghboemike Last Post 09/29/20 09:10 AM by Mike Halloran Replies: 3 Views: 120	3	120	09/29/20 09:10 AM by Mike Halloran
To write (and publish) one song per day, for a whole year! ( 1 2 all ) by Icelander Last Post 09/14/20 01:33 PM by Peters Garage Replies: 27 Views: 4547	27	4547	09/14/20 01:33 PM by Peters Garage
Is It Wrong To Not Be Practicing 24/7? by Theodorekidd Last Post 09/14/20 07:36 AM by Guitarhacker Replies: 10 Views: 228	10	228	09/14/20 07:36 AM by Guitarhacker
So...is "Row, row, row your boat" actually a _song_ or..? by Icelander Last Post 09/13/20 02:23 PM by chulaivet1966 Replies: 4 Views: 154	4	154	09/13/20 02:23 PM by chulaivet1966
Lyrics or no lyrics? ( 1 2 all ) by musician17 Last Post 09/13/20 11:59 AM by EdZ314 Replies: 22 Views: 917	22	917	09/13/20 11:59 AM by EdZ314
The girl from Ipanema history by pghboemike Last Post 09/08/20 04:13 PM by Mike Halloran Replies: 13 Views: 550	13	550	09/08/20 04:13 PM by Mike Halloran
Good Cities In The World For Acoustic/Singer-Songwriter And Live Music? by Theodorekidd Last Post 09/08/20 04:11 PM by Mike Halloran Replies: 9 Views: 261	9	261	09/08/20 04:11 PM by Mike Halloran
Which is Primary for You? Harmony or Melody? ( 1 2 all ) by cooltouch Last Post 09/07/20 04:09 AM by Planobilly Replies: 20 Views: 717	20	717	09/07/20 04:09 AM by Planobilly
How to program a drum-only intro? by Milkweed Last Post 08/23/20 08:54 AM by Milkweed Replies: 8 Views: 277	8	277	08/23/20 08:54 AM by Milkweed
Seeking Feedback on Lyrics by JohnMAFS Last Post 08/19/20 05:47 PM by Tano Music Replies: 8 Views: 606	8	606	08/19/20 05:47 PM by Tano Music
How to have solo instrument for just one or two choruses? by tcamuso Last Post 08/17/20 06:36 PM by Henry Clarke Replies: 5 Views: 382	5	382	08/17/20 06:36 PM by Henry Clarke
Omit notes by redShed Last Post 08/09/20 09:39 AM by VideoTrack Replies: 10 Views: 386	10	386	08/09/20 09:39 AM by VideoTrack
Singers !! You can use Band-in-a-Box to help you figure out key and chord progressions !! by Henry Clarke Last Post 08/05/20 07:18 AM by Tangmo Replies: 2 Views: 198	2	198	08/05/20 07:18 AM by Tangmo
10 Commandments for writers by Guitarhacker Last Post 08/03/20 07:03 PM by Henry Clarke Replies: 1 Views: 221	1	221	08/03/20 07:03 PM by Henry Clarke
I put a Spell on You (Mica Paris, David Gilmour). I need some advice to finalize it by M.Guerrero Last Post 08/03/20 05:02 PM by Jim Fogle Replies: 19 Views: 856	19	856	08/03/20 05:02 PM by Jim Fogle
How do i navigate between various scales? by Peters Garage Last Post 08/03/20 04:03 PM by MarioD Replies: 15 Views: 353	15	353	08/03/20 04:03 PM by MarioD
How to add more instrument tracks to a song ( 1 2 all ) by JamesNikolas Last Post 07/31/20 06:48 PM by Henry Clarke Replies: 21 Views: 1834	21	1834	07/31/20 06:48 PM by Henry Clarke
Songs that only use minor chords by pghboemike Last Post 07/29/20 05:08 PM by Ember - PG Music Replies: 5 Views: 309	5	309	07/29/20 05:08 PM by Ember - PG Music
The secret structure of children’s Museum by pghboemike Last Post 07/24/20 05:20 PM by Ember - PG Music Replies: 1 Views: 114	1	114	07/24/20 05:20 PM by Ember - PG Music
Don Henley and Billy Joel 92nd St. Y interview by pghboemike Last Post 07/16/20 06:02 AM by Deryk - PG Music Replies: 1 Views: 119	1	119	07/16/20 06:02 AM by Deryk - PG Music
The girl from Ipanema like you may have never heard it by pghboemike Last Post 07/15/20 10:26 AM by pghboemike Replies: 0 Views: 79	0	79	07/15/20 10:26 AM by pghboemike
I Need Help With a Song: Take Cancer Back to Hell by Bawb Last Post 07/14/20 09:14 PM by Gary Weder Replies: 7 Views: 389	7	389	07/14/20 09:14 PM by Gary Weder
About Bobby McGee by pghboemike Last Post 07/13/20 02:58 PM by Roger Brown Replies: 1 Views: 118	1	118	07/13/20 02:58 PM by Roger Brown
The Sounds of Silence - What makes this song great by VideoTrack Last Post 07/12/20 07:30 PM by TexasFrets Replies: 7 Views: 466	7	466	07/12/20 07:30 PM by TexasFrets
The 225 Best Free VST/AU Plugins in the World! (2020) --A Vetted List of Free VST/AU Plugins by Peter K. Hewer Last Post 06/28/20 01:48 PM by Peter K. Hewer Replies: 4 Views: 304	4	304	06/28/20 01:48 PM by Peter K. Hewer
instrument libs. by justanoldmuso Last Post 06/27/20 05:48 AM by MarioD Replies: 15 Views: 773	15	773	06/27/20 05:48 AM by MarioD
The James Bond Theme - The Sound of Film Noir by VideoTrack Last Post 06/18/20 12:32 AM by rayc Replies: 2 Views: 256	2	256	06/18/20 12:32 AM by rayc
Writing better riffs/solos by EdZ314 Last Post 06/04/20 07:19 PM by sslechta Replies: 15 Views: 671	15	671	06/04/20 07:19 PM by sslechta
My Brother Harold told me I "Only have to get it right once" by Charlie Fogle Last Post 05/31/20 07:58 AM by Guitarhacker Replies: 16 Views: 753	16	753	05/31/20 07:58 AM by Guitarhacker
My girl ? [Resolved] by George_H Last Post 05/29/20 12:08 PM by floyd jane Replies: 5 Views: 266	5	266	05/29/20 12:08 PM by floyd jane
chord notes clashing with melody notes by melodist Last Post 05/28/20 11:09 AM by Guitarhacker Replies: 5 Views: 300	5	300	05/28/20 11:09 AM by Guitarhacker
The forgotten chord by pghboemike Last Post 05/27/20 06:37 PM by Ember - PG Music Replies: 1 Views: 222	1	222	05/27/20 06:37 PM by Ember - PG Music
..HELP!! How can I eliminate the "black cursor" during the playback?? by ericbigbot Last Post 05/26/20 10:23 AM by Andrew - PG Music Replies: 3 Views: 195	3	195	05/26/20 10:23 AM by Andrew - PG Music
Songs that use Microtonality by pghboemike Last Post 05/25/20 06:08 AM by Deryk - PG Music Replies: 3 Views: 189	3	189	05/25/20 06:08 AM by Deryk - PG Music
How can you practise in real time with friends and use Real Band to kick a few ideas around by John McAllister Last Post 05/21/20 07:39 AM by sslechta Replies: 1 Views: 141	1	141	05/21/20 07:39 AM by sslechta
So much to study in just one song! by rockstar_not Last Post 05/20/20 05:58 AM by Deryk - PG Music Replies: 3 Views: 226	3	226	05/20/20 05:58 AM by Deryk - PG Music
How I Write and Produce Songs With BAND-IN-A-BOX ( 1 2 all ) by Buford Last Post 05/18/20 08:00 AM by Deryk - PG Music Replies: 30 Views: 13959	30	13959	05/18/20 08:00 AM by Deryk - PG Music
What would you call this chord? ( 1 2 all ) by Icelander Last Post 05/11/20 11:33 PM by LPman Replies: 20 Views: 1572	20	1572	05/11/20 11:33 PM by LPman
original gospel songs by hitsman Last Post 05/09/20 08:57 AM by sslechta Replies: 1 Views: 155	1	155	05/09/20 08:57 AM by sslechta
Every Melody Has Been Copyrighted by melodist Last Post 05/09/20 03:47 AM by hitsman Replies: 10 Views: 846	10	846	05/09/20 03:47 AM by hitsman
When the wrong chord is right. by Tangmo Last Post 05/08/20 07:54 PM by Tangmo Replies: 3 Views: 209	3	209	05/08/20 07:54 PM by Tangmo
What Makes rocket man Great by pghboemike Last Post 05/08/20 06:48 PM by Ember - PG Music Replies: 8 Views: 582	8	582	05/08/20 06:48 PM by Ember - PG Music
From a tiny idea to a finished song by Icelander Last Post 05/03/20 02:57 PM by Icelander Replies: 0 Views: 98	0	98	05/03/20 02:57 PM by Icelander
How to add single snare hit to a beat in a bar? by JamesNikolas Last Post 04/30/20 10:12 AM by Guitarhacker Replies: 2 Views: 166	2	166	04/30/20 10:12 AM by Guitarhacker
Toy Music Theory by LPman Last Post 04/29/20 12:45 PM by LPman Replies: 2 Views: 180	2	180	04/29/20 12:45 PM by LPman
How to give a name to a section? [Resolved] by DiGiorgio Last Post 04/21/20 04:16 AM by MountainSide Replies: 3 Views: 298	3	298	04/21/20 04:16 AM by MountainSide

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November 19, 2020

Band-in-a-Box® for Mac - Audio Chord Wizard Overview Video

The Audio Chord Wizard included in Band-in-a-Box is a powerful feature that automatically figures out the chords from an audio file and imports them (as well as the audio) into Band-in-a-Box®, along with the bar lines, key, tempo, and fine tuning!

Check out this video, where we explain how to use the Audio Chord Wizard: Click here to watch...

Read more about the Audio Chord Wizard within our online program manual, here. Better yet - give it a try and see/hear for yourself how intelligent this feature is!

November 16, 2020

Clarinet RealTracks for Band-in-a-Box®!

It's National Clarinet Day! Who doesn't enjoy the rich & mellow sounds the clarinet delivers?

We have 20+ Clarinet RealTracks available for Band-in-a-Box®, covering Dixieland, Folk, Jazz, and World styles. You'll find these RealTracks in the following Sets:
RealTracks Set 56: Jazz, Old and New
RealTracks Set 144: Dixieland - Fast Soloists
RealTracks Set 178: Dixieland - Medium Soloists
RealTracks Set 248: Oberkrainer! Folk Music From the Alps

Clarinet RealTracks Artists include:
James Danderfer
P.J. Perry
Thomas Oberreiter

November 09, 2020

Tutorial - Downloading and Installing Your Band-in-a-Box® Purchase

When you order your copy of Band-in-a-Box® from our website you'll receive the installation files to download your order, even if you're having it shipped!

You can access these files within the My Products section of your online account.

Downloading the program is such a convenient way to get started with Band-in-a-Box®! To learn more about how to download your purchase, please review the written tutorials we've created for Windows and Mac.

November 06, 2020

200+ Saxophone RealTracks for Band-in-a-Box®!

Where would music be today without the sultry sounds of the Saxophone? Fortunately, because of Adolphe Sax, we don't have to find out!

Today we celebrate his birthday, and with that a nod to our extensive collection of Saxophone RealTracks for Band-in-a-Box®!

Saxophone RealTracks sound so amazing that they were one of the first RealTracks we developed and released for the program with Band-in-a-Box® 2007! Now there are more than 200 Saxophone RealTracks available for Jazz, Rock, Blues, Country, Funk, and Pop!

Our Saxophone RealTracks Artists include:
Eric Alexander
Eric Marienthal
Gary Smulyan
Jack Stafford
Jim Clark
Mark Douthit
P.J. Perry
Phil Woods
Tom Keenlyside

Click on their name to be taken to their bio page where you can learn more about the artists and listen to demos of all their RealTracks.

November 05, 2020

Upgrading to Band-in-a-Box® 2020 is Easy!

Did you know... anyone who has owned a previous version of Band-in-a-Box® is entitle to upgrade pricing - you do not need to have your old version installed!

Maybe you used to own the Windows version, but you now have a Mac... that's not a problem either!
(or if you owned the Mac version, and now you have a Windows computer)

In both cases, you would purchase from the "Upgrade from 2018 or earlier or crossgrade" row here for a new Mac version, or here if you want the newest Windows version. Just need to upgrade your 2019 version? Use the "Upgrade from 2019/2020" row.

When you purchase your upgrade from either of these rows, you will receive a complete installation - just follow the steps of the setup, and your Band-in-a-Box® will be ready to use!

PG Music Inc. shopping cart accounts were not required to purchase from our website prior to October 29, 2014. With that in mind, you may have to create an account in order to upgrade - that's OK! You'll still be entitled to upgrade pricing.

November 03, 2020

Band-in-a-Box® 2020 Italian for Mac is Here!

Ci sono oltre 50 nuove funzionalità in Band-in-a-Box® 2020! Ci sono miglioramenti ai RealTracks (RealTracks vocali dal suono più fluido, Ispessimento RealTracks, RealTracks "Find-a-Sub" e MultiRiffs). La maggior parte dei RealDrums ora hanno RealCharts (con un'accurata Notazione di Batteria). C'è un nuovo Browser dell'artista RealTracks per trovare informazioni /bios/collegamenti/ elenchi di RealTracks su tutti gli artisti. Un nuovo Browser delle Funzionalità consente all'utente nuovo o "smemorato" di trovare e utilizzare facilmente la maggior parte delle funzionalità/tasti di scelta rapida/documenti da un'unica finestra. Equalizza Tempo consente di cambiare una canzone registrata in rubato in un tempo fisso. Stiramento del tempo/tono dell'audio migliorato (Elastique) incluso. Ci sono miglioramenti di SongPicker, Auto-Intro di Basso/Batteria o Batteria solo, 3.400 titoli aggiunti, miglioramenti di MusicXML, chitarra "per mancini" e "Vista Studente", miglioramenti del trascinamento della selezione, visualizzazione multi-finestra dell’analizzatore degli accordi audio e altro ancora!