Chord diagrams, upcoming updates & tips for performing musicians
Jamzone summer 2023 update
Dear Jamzoners,
It's been a while, we missed talking to you but we've been hard at work 🙂
In this summer 2023 update, we'll provide a quick overview of recently released features, upcoming releases, and some pro tips to help you get the most out of using Jamzone as a music performer.
Kfir Ochain sings Eric Clapton with his guitar & Jamzone
Have you seen yet Kfir Ochain, Piano Jordan & Nessa Dove sharing their experience and performance with Jamzone yet?
If not, that’s worth a watch! 🙂
Learn & master any song with chord diagrams
While we are putting the final touches on our guitar diagrams (planned to be released over the summer), piano diagrams have been available since Jamzone v3.1 on Apple and Android devices.
It's as simple as tapping any chord name to show how it should be played on a keyboard and tapping with two fingers to pin it on the player.
Note that the diagram only shows one octave to save space. The bass note, generally played by the left hand is displayed with the piano key in inverted color. The other notes that make up the chord are indicated with dots.
When you need a quick overview of all the chords and want to see how changing the key or simplifying the chords will affect what to play, you can do all this (and more) from the Chord Book.
What’s next?
Our next update will include guitar chord diagrams and new guitar tuning options. You will be able to select and save your preferred tuning (1/2 step up or down, Drop D/C/F) for each song, and the chords will be displayed accordingly.
Unfortunately, Apple's iOS16 introduced a bug that degrades the quality of our re-pitch feature. It is still unclear when or if Apple will fix this issue. Therefore, we decided to fully upgrade our audio engine to bypass the issue and introduce much-requested features such as Stage Mix with true stereo, instruments panning, and metronome click sound alternatives.
In addition, we are adding a "Report issue" button so that you can easily help us detect and swiftly solve any problem with songs that may have gone unnoticed.
We have plenty of exciting plans for Jamzone in the future, but good things take time. We appreciate your patience and hope you stay tuned for updates!
Simple setup packing a punch for street performances
Are you a musician looking to take your talents to the streets and connect with news audiences anywhere you go?
Busking can be a great way to gain exposure, but how do you pack a punch efficiently for a street concert? In this article, we provide you with a simple gear list to help you rock your street performance with Jamzone.
Using your tablet or your phone on stage: dos and don’ts
For a lot of musicians, reading off a score while performing is crucial. Even if you’re an old-class traditionalist who loves to have everything written on raw paper, we cannot deny that switching to an electronic device is way more practical when you have to perform on stage.
If you are actually considering using your phone or tablet on stage, here are some circumstances to consider.
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That’s all for now, we wish you a great summer, full of music!