User Guide

Chapter 6: Band-in-a-Box PowerGuide
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“K” Quick Copy Method
By simply typing “K” at a bar followed by the Enter key you can instantly copy the last 8 bars to the current
position. By adding additional keys in the K command, you can customize this shortcut (e.g. typing K 12, 3 would
copy from bar 3 for 12 bars to current position.) The current position is advanced to the bar beyond the copy. This
speeds up song entry!
For example, if you're entering a song that has a repeating section of chords for 8 bars. Type in the first 8 bars of
chords, and then move to bar 9 and then type: k, Enter.
The last 8 bars will be copied to bar 9-16, and the cursor will be moved to bar 17, so you're ready to continue with
the tune. If you get to bar 25, and would like the chords from 1-8 to be copied to 25-32, type k,1 and this will copy
8 bars from bar 1 to bar 25.
The chords always get copied. The Melody, Soloist, and Lyrics also get copied if these items are set in the Copy
Chords and/or melody dialog.
Copy Rests
With the menu selection Edit | Copy Rests you can copy the attributes of a chord over a range of other chords. Rests
also include shots and held chords.
Erase From.. To..
To erase bars with additional control for erasing the Melody, Soloist, and/or Lyrics, choose Edit | Erase From.. To..
to launch the Erase Chords and / or melody dialog box:
With this dialog, you have complete control over erasing a number of bars of chords and/or the Melody, Soloist, and
Lyrics. If you're erasing the Melody, Soloist, or Lyrics you need to specify which chorus you wish to erase.
Intro Bars – Auto Generate (or Remove)
To generate an intro, press the [Intro] button (or choose the Edit | Intro Bars… menu item). The
Generate Chords for Intro dialog opens.