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Content is King? 

11/9/2016

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 The late Steve Jobs had a famous phrase “Content is King.” , and while no one can disagree to that, as I was putting together my gig set the other night, it dawned on me:  “How useful would this content be if I didn’t have it organized at all.  Now by no means am I some crazy IBM database scientist, but I do want to share with you my system, and maybe after you’ve read, I can get some tips from you about yours.

So back to Jobs, er apple….  In my ITunes app I have a Playlist called “Band”, this where I keep the music file to every song I can ever remember playing with any band. In almost all cases I have a matching Backtrack file, often in the standard key and also a ½ step down version.  When I click on the song file I get a lyrics tab, and you guessed it, I have a copy of the words and chord chart to those songs which are attached to the file.  Now whenever I have to brush up on songs for a particular project, there is nothing to search for because everything is organized in one place. That library is forever growing.

I also use separate sub Lists that are specific to certain tasks. For instance, I have a friend named Al that always plays with the same guys and every once in a while I will have need of them or they of me, so I keep a list called “Al Band”. This list has every song I have ever played with them, usually they are going to ask for songs from this list so I am always ready, and if they hit me with a new tune I just add it to the list. Other example lists that compartmentalize my songs are “Country Band” “Jam Tracks” and a file for my current project called “My Band”. Because I have the original song and a back track minus lead guitar (my instrument) and Vocals (if I’m singing) for every song on my bands list, I can open the folder and run down the list and rehearse with my virtual band while preparing for my real one.  Whenever I need the lyrics or chord charts for myself or other members, I print them right out of my playlist. In this way I find that I spend my time practicing instead of searching, surfing, clicking etc.


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Dallas Wright
11/9/2016 06:59:56 am

Practice, whats that! LOL

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Scotty Doesntknow
11/9/2016 07:19:52 am

I have my own system where I use opensong a chord charting program database, but this is cool too.

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RJ Uke
11/9/2016 07:22:55 am

Great now I have to start making better lists.

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John S
11/10/2016 11:56:43 am

That's a good idea, I need to get organized like that.

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Isaac Weber link
1/15/2021 12:41:40 am

Hello mate great bllog post

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