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Proteus Veteran Member
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Posted: Sun Mar 12, 2017 5:59 pm Post subject: LF Improv software |
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I'm playing the solo chair in a big band and doing okay, but the band doesn't practice often enough for me to get more than one or maybe two passes at solo sections in charts that have changes. So I'm on the lookout for something like Band In A Box that I can use to input and play back chord changes so I can practice along with them. I want something that doesn't sound artificial (cheesy-sounding synthesizers & midi, yuk!) but don't want to spend a fortune. If you think Band In A Box is the program to go with, I could use some specific direction on what to get since it seems to come with a lot of different options. Any suggestions?
Thanks in advance! _________________ Bach 239 C
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Turkle Heavyweight Member
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Posted: Mon Mar 13, 2017 5:27 am Post subject: Re: LF Improv software |
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Proteus wrote: | I'm playing the solo chair in a big band and doing okay, but the band doesn't practice often enough for me to get more than one or maybe two passes at solo sections in charts that have changes. So I'm on the lookout for something like Band In A Box that I can use to input and play back chord changes so I can practice along with them. I want something that doesn't sound artificial (cheesy-sounding synthesizers & midi, yuk!) but don't want to spend a fortune. If you think Band In A Box is the program to go with, I could use some specific direction on what to get since it seems to come with a lot of different options. Any suggestions?
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iRealPro, for either Android or iPhone, is a miraculous program and is exactly what you need. Best money you'll ever spend on an app, for sure.
http://www.irealpro.com/ _________________ Yamaha 8310Z trumpet
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jazz_trpt Heavyweight Member
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Posted: Mon Mar 13, 2017 5:30 am Post subject: Re: LF Improv software |
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Turkle wrote: | http://www.irealpro.com/ |
^^^ this. _________________ Jeff Helgesen
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djpearlman Veteran Member
Joined: 30 Aug 2002 Posts: 461 Location: Santa Fe, New Mexico
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Posted: Mon Mar 13, 2017 6:45 am Post subject: |
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Ditto. A fantastic app. Works on your computer too, not just your phone. _________________ Dan Pearlman
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kehaulani Heavyweight Member
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Posted: Mon Mar 13, 2017 7:21 am Post subject: |
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Isn't this app. limited to playback on MAC? _________________ "If you don't live it, it won't come out of your horn." Bird
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Turkle Heavyweight Member
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kehaulani wrote: | Isn't this app. limited to playback on MAC? |
No. I use the Android version but my pianist uses the Mac version and it does everything the Android version does. _________________ Yamaha 8310Z trumpet
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kehaulani Heavyweight Member
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Thanks, Turkle. _________________ "If you don't live it, it won't come out of your horn." Bird
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Proteus Veteran Member
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Posted: Sun Mar 19, 2017 7:50 am Post subject: |
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Many thanks for the suggestions : )
I needed something that could playback the specific changes in our arrangements, and iRealPro is perfect! Borrowed my wife's unused Samsung tablet, figured how to input the chords and measures (it's pretty easy) and I'm *really* pleased. And for under $20 it compares very favorably <ahem> to Band In A Box. Just what I needed. Thanks! _________________ Bach 239 C
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BeboppinFool Donald Reinhardt Forum Moderator
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Posted: Sun Mar 19, 2017 9:49 am Post subject: Re: LF Improv software |
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Proteus wrote: | I'm playing the solo chair in a big band and doing okay, but the band doesn't practice often enough for me to get more than one or maybe two passes at solo sections in charts that have changes. So I'm on the lookout for something like Band In A Box that I can use to input and play back chord changes so I can practice along with them. I want something that doesn't sound artificial (cheesy-sounding synthesizers & midi, yuk!) but don't want to spend a fortune. If you think Band In A Box is the program to go with, I could use some specific direction on what to get since it seems to come with a lot of different options. Any suggestions?
Thanks in advance! |
When I was at North Texas State ('78 through '81), during rehearsals I asked if it was okay to leave the solo section blank so I could record it and practice it on my own later. And they did . . . I had my trusty Marantz Superscope cassette recorder, and I did that several times. It was great because I actually had a recording of what the band would sound like during my solo section. I did that with big bands and the jazz singers.
Rich Matteson also let me do that during improv classes. It's about as close to the real thing as you can get and just takes a little time and preparation. _________________ Puttin’ On The Ritz |
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