highwayman Posted September 3, 2016 Share Posted September 3, 2016 I'm a learner bassist of six months and am working my way through book one of Hal Leonard's Bass Method. I'm taking a methodical, long-term view of my learning, but sometimes the book becomes a bit 'dry' & I need other bass stimuli. I stumbled across Songsterr online whilst searching for a tab for 'Nightcall' from the film Drive. I really liked the scrolling tab & musical accompaniment and was soon trying other songs. I'm thinking of getting the app, which is £4.99 a month, as I can place my phone on my music stand & utilize the other features. Is anyone else subscribing to the app, and if so how are you finding it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve-bbb Posted September 3, 2016 Share Posted September 3, 2016 my dog can transcribe better than songggggsssterrr hope this helps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Funky Dunky Posted September 3, 2016 Share Posted September 3, 2016 Ah come on, it's not that bad. It's helped me learn a bunch of stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OddBass65 Posted September 3, 2016 Share Posted September 3, 2016 (edited) I like it. It's not always perfect, but it has a good selection of songs and most of them are close enough for rock and roll. Well worth a few pounds. Edited September 3, 2016 by OddBass65 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannybuoy Posted September 3, 2016 Share Posted September 3, 2016 (edited) A tip - view the Songster website on a mobile device and it behaves just like the app, only missing a couple of more advanced features like looping and soloing instruments. This way you can use it for free! Edited September 3, 2016 by dannybuoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muppet Posted September 4, 2016 Share Posted September 4, 2016 If you're after accurate transcriptions I'd not rely on it. If you want it for general structure and chord changes then it's ok. I tend to use it occasionally for the latter then use my ears to fine tune! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulWarning Posted September 4, 2016 Share Posted September 4, 2016 as with a lot of tabs on the web, it's a useful guide but nor entirely accurate, I generally have a look at several, decide which one is most accurate then listen to the song on audacity with it moved up an octave and slowed down by about 33% Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike257 Posted September 4, 2016 Share Posted September 4, 2016 I got the Android phone app when it was on sale for 10p. Worth having as a quick "cheat sheet" when I get songs landed on me at dep gigs etc, but it does just seem to aggregate user submitted content from tab sites, which is of extremely varied quality. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highwayman Posted September 4, 2016 Author Share Posted September 4, 2016 Thanks for the replies: my bass is due to have some work done on it next week - when I get it back I'll sign up to the app for a month & see if I like it. For me, even as a beginner, complete transcription accuracy isn't essential as I hope to embellish any song I'm playing with my own ideas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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