2012 (Macintosh)

Chapter 14: Reference 238
Current Style:
This shows the file name of the current style in use.
Style Information…
Shows a summary of information about the current style.
OK to Load Styles w/ songs
Normally this is checked so that songs load with the associated style. But let’s
say we’ve discovered a new style, and want to try it out on many different
songs. In that case, we would ensure that this item is NOT checked. Then when
a song is loaded, it will play in the new style we are trying out.
Mute Melody during middle choruses
This gives the Soloist(s) a chance to play on a given song during the middle
choruses. Toggle this option “On” if you would like the melody to be muted
during these choruses.
Kill Melody in Middle choruses
This command will permanently erase the middle choruses of the Melody.
Force song to # choruses
Toggle this option “On” if you would like a given song to have a preferred
number of choruses.
Auto-Generate Song Title
Band-in-a-Box will generate an infinite variety of titles for your songs.
‘Jazz Up’ the Chords
This will “Jazz Up” the chords by changing chords like C and Cmaj to 7
th
and 6
th
chords. Song embellishment will be turned on for the song. Select the type of
7ths from the list box then click on the [OK – Jazz UP] button.
‘Jazz Down’ the Chords
This will “Jazz Down” the chords by changing chords with 7ths (e.g. C7) to
triads (e.g. C) and 9ths and 13ths to 7
th
chords. Song embellishment is turned
off. Press [OK – Jazz Down] to proceed.
Chord Substitution Dialog (choose your own)
This allows you to see a list of possible chord substitutions for the current chord
progression.
Auto-Generate Chord Substitutions…
This will automatically pick chord substitutions for all or part of the song.
Chord Builder…
Allows you to build up chords using mouse clicks. You can enter chords “by
ear” without having to know the actual chord names or any music theory. This
feature also illustrates the differences between various chord types.