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Slowing songs/mp3's for easier learning
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    Default Slowing songs/mp3's for easier learning

    I was just listening to an MP3 file in Windows Media Player trying to learn a lick. I was looking in the toolbar to see how I could get it to repeat automatically when I notice the 'Play' button. Within is a 'Play Speed' feature which allows you to 'Slow' down the track and still maintain the original pitch. I knew there was software out there to do this, but this was right there at my finger tips.

    Probably old news to many, but I don't recall seeing a post on it.

    Hope this is helpful to those trying to learn new riffs and such.

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    Cool. I didn't know that Windows Media Player could do that.

    Thanks for the tip.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Algonquin
    I was just listening to an MP3 file in Windows Media Player trying to learn a lick. I was looking in the toolbar to see how I could get it to repeat automatically when I notice the 'Play' button. Within is a 'Play Speed' feature which allows you to 'Slow' down the track and still maintain the original pitch. I knew there was software out there to do this, but this was right there at my finger tips.

    Probably old news to many, but I don't recall seeing a post on it.

    Hope this is helpful to those trying to learn new riffs and such.

    Cheers,
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    I found that out some time back and use it often. What's nice about it is that it doesn't have preprogrammed setting, so you can bring it back to full speed gradually as you develop your practice.

    I download/burn whatever it is I'm working on and then use it as another tool for practice.

    Good post for those that were not aware of that.
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    I was using that feature last week on a riff I was trying to learn.

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    Quote Originally Posted by aeolian
    I was using that feature last week on a riff I was trying to learn.
    Pretty handy isn't it :
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    hmm, doesn't look like iTunes does it, guess I'll have to trash my Mac now.

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    One thing I should point out is that the slow play speed only works with mp3 files, if the source is a wav file it cannot change the play speed.

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    Quote Originally Posted by ted s
    hmm, doesn't look like iTunes does it, guess I'll have to trash my Mac now.
    Oh no, what have we here?
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    Audacity does it rather nicely as well.
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    Quote Originally Posted by ted s
    hmm, doesn't look like iTunes does it, guess I'll have to trash my Mac now.
    Drop the MP3 onto Garageband for tempo control.
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    Quote Originally Posted by marnold
    Audacity does it rather nicely as well.
    I didn't realize either of those did that. Cool! I have been thinking about the new Tascam recorder/trainer, and that was a big plus.

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    Thanks for the tip MarkB

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    Boy, ya just gotta love modern technology.

    We've come a long, long way from playing 45 rpm singles's at 33 rpm or 16 rpm and 33 rpm LP's at 16. Pitch was consequently garbage, but a 45 at 16 sure made it easy to distinguish the movement from one note to another...

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    Another nice one is BestPractice. It's free and very small (memory wise - loads fast). What I like about it, is it does CDs in the drive or individual mp3. Does wav's also. It's pretty basic, only does the tempo and let's you make slight tweaks of the pitch. But what's really great for me is it you can save the tune with your tempo tweaks. (Be sure to give a new name so you keep the original.)
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    Quote Originally Posted by just strum
    Oh no, what have we here?
    Sounds like someone doesnt have "Amazing Slowdowner" :
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    I use and reccomend Riffmaster Pro. Does it all.
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    Quote Originally Posted by peachhead
    I have been thinking about the new Tascam recorder/trainer, and that was a big plus.
    Get a Loopstation instead. :

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    Attention Mac users: I've just discovered that Quick Time will allow you to slow mp3s to half speed without a pitch change. Use "show a/v controls" from the Window menu or Command-K.
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    I just found the Amazing Slow Downer on one of my Hal Leonard play-along CDs I got with my most recent Clapton book....man that thing works great!
    And it wouldnt surprise me if I had it on more of these play-along CDs that Ive had forever.
    I wanna install this on all my computers!

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