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🎵 Adding Songs to Your Band

Learn all the ways to add songs to your band's repertoire, from individual entry to bulk imports.

Method 1: Add Songs Individually

  1. Go to your band page
  2. Click "Songs" tab or "Add Song" button
  3. Fill in song details:
    • Title and Artist
    • Key and Tempo (BPM)
    • Genre and Sub-genre
    • Vocalist (if applicable)
    • Notes and tags
  4. Click "Add Song"

Method 2: Import from Google Doc

  1. Format your Google Doc with page breaks between songs
  2. Make the document publicly viewable
  3. From your band page, click "Import from Google Doc"
  4. Paste the Google Doc URL
  5. Review the extracted songs and confirm

Learn about Google Doc formatting →

Method 3: Import from Google Spreadsheet

  1. Create a spreadsheet with columns: Song, Artist, Key, BPM, etc.
  2. Make the spreadsheet publicly viewable
  3. From your band page, click "Import from Google Doc"
  4. Paste the Google Spreadsheet URL
  5. Review and confirm the import

Adding Links to Songs

Once a song is added, you can enhance it with links:

  • Audio Links - MP3, M4A, WAV files for reference recordings
  • YouTube Links - Performance videos or tutorials
  • MIDI Links - Backing tracks or MIDI files
  • PDF Links - Chord charts, lead sheets, or tabs
  • Spotify/Apple Music - Streaming links

Creating Gig Documents

For any song, you can create:

  • Chord Charts - Formatted chord progressions with sections
  • Lyrics Sheets - Text-only lyrics documents
  • Combined Documents - Chords and lyrics together

These documents are accessible in Rehearsal View and Music Stand View.

Song Recordings

You can record individual songs using Quick Record:

  1. Go to Quick Record → Select your band → Choose "Record a Song"
  2. Select the song you want to record
  3. Record your performance
  4. After recording, you can normalize, trim, and promote as a reference recording

Promoting Recordings

After recording a song, you can:

  • Promote to Reference Recording - Makes it the default audio link for that song
  • Add to Album - Include it in a published album
  • Trim - Edit start/end points for perfect timing
  • Normalize - Adjust volume levels for consistent playback

Private vs. Public Songs

Songs can be:

  • Public - Visible to all users, can be added to any band
  • Private - Only visible to your band, perfect for originals or arrangements

Tips for Success

  • Add complete information (key, tempo) - it helps with setlist organization
  • Use consistent naming - makes searching easier
  • Add links early - audio and video help you prepare
  • Create gig documents for songs you perform regularly
  • Tag songs with genres and moods for better filtering