It's so damn hard

[fusionjazzmadman]

I've been trying to transcribe Wayne Shorters song Footprints awhile now, bit it's just so hard, and i always get stuck in the same place, i can't figure it out. Do you have any good suggestion of another song to start with, or some general tips, if there's any good webpage or something like that to check out. How did you learn, and what equipment do you use?

[Dr. Love]

[shameless plug]
I've got another thread going called the Transcription Primer. (http://saxontheweb.myforums.net/viewtopic.php?t=2283) It's got some general information in it, but it's by no means complete. Unfortunately, not many people visit this forum, so getting any thread running will be difficult. [/shameless plug]

That said, there is software that can slow down the speed of songs on CD without altering the pitch. I use SlowBlast, which came with my copy of Band in a Box. Have you tried using any program like this?

[fusionjazzmadman]

I haven't used any such software, but i would like to try, have you got any suggestions as to were you can buy/order these programs, i live in sweden so i guess i'll have to look for myself, alltough i would like to have some more info on costs and such. Thanks for the advice!

[Gaijin-san]

There's one called something like Transkriber...

[fusionjazzmadman]

i downloaded the demoversion of amazing slow downer and i gotta say that its fantastic, suddenly i am getting somewhere with my transcribing, this is a must have program for all beginning transcribers :D

[Toni Linder]

Transkriber works perfect and does everything you need in order to transcribe. You can get it thru Reed Kottler Music.

[Paulsad]

I'll add this link again- I love this programme http://www.seventhstring.demon.co.uk/
Transcriber - I even paid the fee!

[Peterk]

Roni Music's Amazing CD slow downer is excellent and as an adde plus for you ...I think he's even located in Sweden.

[gary]

Can any of you compare these programs with "Slow Blast"?