For # 2 part of the answer is so students can learn a part or become more proficient.

The first chorus generally is set at a slow tempo and the tempo increments higher by a small amount each chorus. This allows the student to concentrate on the mechanics in the beginning and build muscle memory with each pass.

Another example is to set each chorus at a different tempo or key signature so the student does not lock into one "favorite" tempo or key signature.

For # 3 there is a bar graph across the top of the chord sheet that indicates relative position within the song with a line to indicate each bar, a color for each part marker and a walking black color to indicate bar position within the song.


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