2012 (Macintosh)

Table of Contents 3
Table of Contents
PG Music Inc. License Agreement 2
Chapter 1: Introduction 6
Chapter 2: QuickStart Tutorial 8
Step 1 – Typing in the Chords ............................................................... 8
Step 2 – Choosing a Style.................................................................... 11
Step 3 – Play your song!...................................................................... 12
Chapter 3: Summary of New Features 14
Chapter 4: Guided Tour of Band-in-a-Box 25
Loading and Playing Songs ................................................................. 25
View and Print Notation...................................................................... 29
Play the Jukebox.................................................................................. 31
Automatic Songs - “The Melodist”...................................................... 32
Make Your Own Songs........................................................................ 34
Have Fun! ............................................................................................ 39
Chapter 5: The Main Screen 40
Overview of the Main Screen .............................................................. 40
Synth Window / Piano Keyboard ........................................................ 42
Tool Bar............................................................................................... 45
Title Window....................................................................................... 46
Chordsheet Area .................................................................................. 48
Chapter 6: Band-in-a-Box PowerGuide 50
Song Settings....................................................................................... 50
The Chordsheet.................................................................................... 55