User Guide

Chapter 12: Wizards, Tutors, and Fun
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If you are happy with the sound of the chord, you can press the [Enter Chord] button to enter the chord at the bar and
beat specified. If you would like the chord to be inserted automatically when you click on the note/extension names,
select the “Enter chord when clicked” option. This will advance the Bar/Beat position. You can change the
Bar/Beat settings to move to a different bar.
Rhythm Guitar Chord Tutor
Use the Guitar Tutor to analyze any song. This feature will show the chords that are playing on the virtual guitar
fretboard, in your choice of a Jazz, Pop, or Folk perspective. The Guitar Tutor is a fun way to learn about new
guitar chords while playing along with your favorite Band-in-a-Box tune.
The Rhythm Guitar Chord Tutor is most useful on styles that aren't guitar styles, because the guitar styles already
have a guitar part that you can learn from. Using the tutor, you can see (and optionally hear) guitar chords played on
the guitar fretboard. This teaches you how to play the chords on guitar.
To turn the Rhythm Guitar Chord Tutor on, launch the Guitar window and press the [Tutor]
button.
Enable Chord Tutor Display
This setting silently displays the chords on the guitar fretboard.
The Display Chords EARLY by (120/PPQ) is an “anticipate” mode that plays the next chord X beats in advance,
allowing time for the user to prepare. If set to 120, the tutor chords will appear a full beat early.
Play Chords through MIDI
To hear the chords, select the “Play Chords through MIDI” checkbox.
Tip: The Tutor uses the MIDI THRU part to playback on. You can control volume, panning, etc. by using the THRU
settings on the main Band-in-a-Box screen.
Guitar Patch
You can select the patch to use directly from the Tutor dialog.
Type of chords to display
The tutor will display Jazz, Pop, and Folk voicings in easy, medium, and advanced forms. The advanced forms use
inversions, and changing patterns of chords, while the easier ones just stick to the common “campfire” chords.