The backing tracks give you lyrics, chords and backing music all in one. The chords are suitable for guitarists, ukulele players, mandolin players etc.
Singing is a lot of fun, just as playing an instrument is a lot of fun. It's even more fun when you can get together with a bunch of like minded people at all different skill levels and just play and sing together. Musicians jamming use various methods to keep everyone 'on the same page' as they play and sing, ranging from hand outs of sheet music and lyrics, to big screen projectors, and now there is KaraUkey. The backing tracks provide the beat and the lyrics and chords are where you can see them, when you need them. Individual tracks can be turned off as more live instruments are added. Many professional musicians use sequenced backing tracks to accompany their own live music.
It began with our own group of singers and players on the Gold Coast in australia..
We started out as a meetup group on Jan 5, 2012. The meetup platform used to allow us to share files and songs etc. That facility is no longer available via the Meetup platform, so we recently switched to the Down to meet platform. www.downtomeet.com/strummers
Our group started out with a small screen, driven by my laptop, displaying PDF files of lyrics with embedded chords. That was replaced by a large screen digital projector, driven by my laptop, to magnify the PDF files of lyrics and chords and has now advanced to KaraUkey which includes chords with the lyrics so you can sing and play. We now have lots of different ukulele players, guitarists and the odd mandolin/banjo player to complete the picture.
We were thrilled to discover the free vanBasco player for windows. The backing tracks themselves have to be sequenced, then have the lyrics and chords added. Each song can take several hours to complete. Backing tracks have been slowly added over the years and we now have approx 1000 of them. Various players for other devices have now also been tested and proved. You'll find more info on players here https://www.karaukey.com/players.html
Being allowed to share the backing tracks, on line, legally, was a challenge at first but we obtained an APRA/AMCOS digital licence. This ensures that royalties are paid to the original copyright owners, and we make a little extra to help cover the costs of the websites etc. (We try to keep prices way less than comparable Karaoke sites.)
Our group started out with a small screen, driven by my laptop, displaying PDF files of lyrics with embedded chords. That was replaced by a large screen digital projector, driven by my laptop, to magnify the PDF files of lyrics and chords and has now advanced to KaraUkey which includes chords with the lyrics so you can sing and play. We now have lots of different ukulele players, guitarists and the odd mandolin/banjo player to complete the picture.
We were thrilled to discover the free vanBasco player for windows. The backing tracks themselves have to be sequenced, then have the lyrics and chords added. Each song can take several hours to complete. Backing tracks have been slowly added over the years and we now have approx 1000 of them. Various players for other devices have now also been tested and proved. You'll find more info on players here https://www.karaukey.com/players.html
Being allowed to share the backing tracks, on line, legally, was a challenge at first but we obtained an APRA/AMCOS digital licence. This ensures that royalties are paid to the original copyright owners, and we make a little extra to help cover the costs of the websites etc. (We try to keep prices way less than comparable Karaoke sites.)
PC Based Karaoke Software
To play KaraUkey Kar files you need a player like the vanBasco PC based player. This versatile little multichannel player is perfect for KarUkey on a PC. It displays the chords and lyrics while playing the sequenced backing tracks and it's FREE. Players for other platforms are available as free Trial versions.
KaraUkey Music to play together to Jam or practice
Of course once the chords are added it is easy to synchronise the various musicians. KaraUkey allows everyone in the room to be either singing, or playing, or both. The vanBasco player allows you to vary the tempo of the songs making the KaraUkey files a great learning aid. Either to start learning to play, or to learn a new song from scratch. The 16 channel format of each song, also allows you to turn off individual channels or instruments playing in the background, to make room for your own contribution.
You can Play while these tracks back you up! Whether you are performing, learning to play a song, want to develop better timing, or you just want to "Jam", these files are just what the doctor ordered! You can play them over and over again, practice your chords, or your very own breaks with the backing. Speed them up or slow them down your, 'backing musos" will do exactly as you ask, over and over again. You can use them to practice, jam and perform.
You can Play while these tracks back you up! Whether you are performing, learning to play a song, want to develop better timing, or you just want to "Jam", these files are just what the doctor ordered! You can play them over and over again, practice your chords, or your very own breaks with the backing. Speed them up or slow them down your, 'backing musos" will do exactly as you ask, over and over again. You can use them to practice, jam and perform.
The KaraUkey Songs.
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