What are Mac people using to play mp3 backing tracks?
Wed, 03/19/2025 - 19:34
The nice thing about David's video format is I can just hit space bar to stop/start or an arrow key to flip back a few seconds if I miss some fast lick or whatever.
It would be nice to have that functionality for the mp3 backing/jam tracks but Apple Music doesn't seem to do it (hitting an arrow returns to the top), neither does the player in Safari.
Any suggestions?
Adam
Thu, 03/20/2025 - 15:25
#2
Many thanks for the tip! I'll
Many thanks for the tip! I'll check it out
Mon, 03/24/2025 - 14:21
#3
Audacity - free fully functioning audio app
Audacity is a free, fuly functioning app for recording and playback that works on all computer platforms, and has a slow down function. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Audacity_(audio_editor)
Adam,
I hear ya' re using the Apple Music app to play backing tracks. Because it's such a useful tool, you might think about purchasing The Amazing Slow Downer app. That's what I use (on Mac laptop), copying tracks and songs I'm currently practicing with into it. See www.ronimusic.com. And David's lesson on how to use it at: https://www.bluesharmonica.com/practice_tools_amazing_slow_downer
Well worth it. I use it frequently to repeat parts I want to focus on; to slow down tempo; and even to change key for a song for which I want to practice using a different key of harp.