DROP MY PART · IPAD HELP

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Written for everyday musicians who may never have used the app before. Compare each example with the iPad in your hands. Screenshots show sample songs and bands; use your own information.

Drop My Part on iPad
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YOUR FIRST PRACTICE

Begin with one song.

  1. Tap Start Practicing, then open Songs and tap + to add compatible audio.
  2. Wait for Stems Ready, then open the song.
  3. Scroll to Mute My Part and check the parts you sing or play.
  4. Tap Mute Checked, then Play to practice with the remaining parts.
  5. Use the topics below for loops, lyrics, sets, and band planning.

HELP TOPICS

What do you want to do?

01Start Here: Practice Overview↓02Find Answers in Help↓03Songs and Adding Music↓04Buy and Add a Song↓05Playing and Practicing a Song↓06Read Song Details↓07Choose and Mute My Parts↓08Save Song Sections and Loops↓09Lyrics, Chords, and Musician Songbook↓10Practice Coach and Practice Ladder↓11Learning Videos↓12Build and Reorder Sets↓13Add Show Moments to a Set↓14Set Up the Band Hub↓15Add Band Members↓16Schedule a Practice or Gig↓17Record Gear Care↓18Remember the Arrangement↓19Message the Band and Share Data↓20View, Share, and Print Reports↓21Fix Count-In and Beat Timing↓22Test Mode and Protecting Your Data↓

TOPIC 01

Start Here: Practice Overview

Your quickest route into a song, adding music, Help, and Settings.

HOW TO GET THERE

Tap Overview at the bottom.

WHEN TO USE IT

Begin practice quickly or return to recent music.

Step by step

  1. Tap Start Practicing on the welcome screen.
  2. Use Overview in the bottom navigation to return here.
  3. Tap a song under Choose a Song, or use See All / Open All Songs to find another.
  4. Tap + to add a song. Open the gear for Settings or Help & User Guide for instructions.
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Welcome to Drop My Part on iPad
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Practice Overview on iPad
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TOPIC 02

Find Answers in Help

Search plain-English directions stored inside the app.

HOW TO GET THERE

From Overview, tap ? or Help & User Guide.

WHEN TO USE IT

Find a control or understand a feature before changing anything.

Step by step

  1. Search this guide for a word such as song, set, lyrics, or report.
  2. Tap a topic to open its instructions and screen examples.
  3. Tap a screenshot to enlarge it; tap Done to close the enlarged image.
  4. Use Back to return to the topic list.
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Practice Overview on iPad
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TOPIC 03

Songs and Adding Music

Find, sort, open, import, receive, or carefully remove songs.

HOW TO GET THERE

Tap Songs at the bottom.

WHEN TO USE IT

Manage your complete music library.

Step by step

  1. Search by title or artist.
  2. Tap plus to import a DRM-free file.
  3. Tap the cart for buying help.
  4. Tap the phone-and-arrow to receive a Practice Pack.
  5. Change the sort when needed.
  6. Tap a row to open it.
  7. Use red trash only when you mean to remove it.
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Songs library on iPad
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TOPIC 04

Buy and Add a Song

Search Apple’s iTunes Store, buy the correct recording, then choose its downloaded copy from Music.

HOW TO GET THERE

Open Songs and tap the shopping cart.

WHEN TO USE IT

Use this when you do not own a compatible song file.

Step by step

  1. Enter the complete title.
  2. Add the artist to narrow the results.
  3. Tap Open iTunes Store. Check the title and artist in the Store before purchasing.
  4. Buy and download the correct version.
  5. Return and tap Choose My Purchased Song.
  6. Choose My song is saved somewhere else when you already have a compatible file.
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Songs library on iPad
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TOPIC 05

Playing and Practicing a Song

Play, scrub, change the mix, loop a passage, and adjust the key.

HOW TO GET THERE

Open a song from Overview, Songs, or a set.

WHEN TO USE IT

Everyday individual practice and difficult passages.

Step by step

  1. Tap the large Play triangle to start; tap again to pause.
  2. Use the 10-second buttons or waveform.
  3. Set In at a loop’s beginning and Set Out at its end.
  4. Tap a saved section to jump there.
  5. Use the instrument sliders to balance or mute parts.
  6. Use Lower and Raise to change key.
  7. Open the feature cards for Practice Coach, Song Details, Rehearsal Memory, Musician Songbook, or Learning Videos.
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TOPIC 06

Read Song Details

Check the song’s identity and current practice setup.

HOW TO GET THERE

Open a song and tap Song Details below the practice tools.

WHEN TO USE IT

Check the song’s identity and current practice setup.

Step by step

  1. Review the title, artist, duration, tempo, time signature, count-in, and saved-section count.
  2. Tap Done to return to practice.
  3. To change tempo or timing, open the sliders button on the player. To record band decisions, open Rehearsal Memory.
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Song Details on iPad
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Practice tools on iPad
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TOPIC 07

Choose and Mute My Parts

Select every role you perform and control several parts with one button.

HOW TO GET THERE

Open a song and scroll to Mute My Part.

WHEN TO USE IT

For musicians who sing and play, or cover several roles.

Step by step

  1. Check every part you perform; several may stay checked.
  2. For example, choose Drums and Lead Vocals.
  3. Tap Mute Checked to remove them together.
  4. Tap Unmute Checked to restore them.
  5. Use individual controls for one part.
  6. Set roles separately for each song.
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Now Practicing on iPad
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TOPIC 08

Save Song Sections and Loops

Save passages so you can jump to them or repeat difficult bars.

HOW TO GET THERE

Open a song and scroll to Practice Coach.

WHEN TO USE IT

Practice a verse, chorus, solo, entrance, or transition.

Step by step

  1. Tap Auto-Mark Song, or Analyze Song Again if suggestions already exist.
  2. Listen to each suggestion using its Play button. Suggestions may need correction.
  3. Tap the pencil beside a section to change its name and start/end times, then save.
  4. Return to the player and tap a section under Start Song At to begin there.
  5. For a manual loop, move the playhead to its beginning and tap Set In, then move to its end and tap Set Out.
  6. Use Loop in Rehearsal Tools to turn repeating on or off.
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Practice Coach on iPad
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TOPIC 09

Lyrics, Chords, and Musician Songbook

Keep your chart, instrument part, and notes with a song.

HOW TO GET THERE

Open a song, scroll to Musician Songbook, and tap Add / Import.

WHEN TO USE IT

Keep your chart, instrument part, and notes with a song.

Step by step

  1. Use Chart for lyrics and chords. Put chord names in brackets, for example [G].
  2. Tap Get Chart to see Automatic Chord Draft, My Songbook, web search, or ChordPro/Text import.
  3. Review an automatic draft and correct it before relying on it. Web search opens a browser; copy permitted material and paste it into the chart.
  4. Set the key and capo when needed. Use Parts for instrument instructions and Notes for reminders.
  5. Tap Save, or Save & Practice with Music when available. Return to Practice Lyrics to rehearse with the chart.
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Lyrics and chords on iPad
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Chart import options on iPad
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TOPIC 10

Practice Coach and Practice Ladder

Repeat a saved passage and increase playback speed automatically.

HOW TO GET THERE

Open a song, scroll to Practice Coach, and open it.

WHEN TO USE IT

Master a lick, fill, entrance, harmony, change, solo, or transition.

Step by step

  1. Analyze for new section suggestions.
  2. Tap the Play triangle beside a section to preview it.
  3. Edit with pencil or remove with trash.
  4. Choose a section in Practice Ladder.
  5. Set start and finish speeds.
  6. Set the increase and clean repetitions.
  7. Start Practice Ladder.
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Practice Coach on iPad
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TOPIC 11

Learning Videos

Keep useful YouTube lesson links with the correct song.

HOW TO GET THERE

Open a song and then Learning Videos.

WHEN TO USE IT

Save tutorials, demonstrations, lessons, and useful performances.

Step by step

  1. Tap Find Lessons for the current song.
  2. Open a useful video, then tap Save Video to keep its link with this song.
  3. Return to Learning Videos to reopen a saved lesson.
  4. Use the saved lesson’s edit or delete control to update its note or remove the link.
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Practice tools on iPad
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TOPIC 12

Build and Reorder Sets

Put songs into rehearsal or performance order.

HOW TO GET THERE

Tap Sets at the bottom.

WHEN TO USE IT

Prepare for rehearsal, a gig, service, or event.

Step by step

  1. Tap New Set and name it clearly.
  2. Open it and add songs.
  3. Choose one or more library songs, then tap Done.
  4. Add Show Moments between songs.
  5. Drag items inside the set to reorder them.
  6. Start Rehearsal Mode or Gig Mode when ready.
  7. On the Sets page, hold the orange grip and drag a whole set up or down.
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Sets on iPad
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TOPIC 13

Add Show Moments to a Set

Put announcements, changes, breaks, guests, or other non-song events in the running order.

HOW TO GET THERE

Open a set and choose Add Show Moment.

WHEN TO USE IT

Tell the band and crew what happens between songs.

Step by step

  1. Choose a Type.
  2. Write what everyone needs to know.
  3. Add a time estimate when useful.
  4. Tap Save.
  5. Drag the moment to the right place in the set.
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Sets on iPad
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TOPIC 14

Set Up the Band Hub

Keep your band’s people, plans, sets, and rehearsal decisions together.

HOW TO GET THERE

Tap Band at the bottom.

WHEN TO USE IT

Turn rehearsal details into information the whole band can use.

Step by step

  1. Open Band from the bottom navigation.
  2. Tap Add Band Photo or Logo to choose an image. Use the band’s edit control to change its details.
  3. Open People, Schedule, Set Lists, Places, Rehearsal Memory, or Gear Care for that task.
  4. Scroll down if the tool you want is below the visible part of the screen.
  5. Open Reports & Print when the saved information is ready to read or share.
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Band Hub on iPad
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TOPIC 15

Add Band Members

Keep names, roles, instruments, and contact details with the band.

HOW TO GET THERE

Open Band → People.

WHEN TO USE IT

Keep names, roles, instruments, and contact details with the band.

Step by step

  1. Tap + to add a musician and fill in their details.
  2. Save the member, then repeat for the other musicians.
  3. To use existing contacts, choose Import Band Members from Contacts and select the people you want.
  4. Use Save Band Members to Contacts only when you want to add those details to Apple Contacts. Review any permission or confirmation shown.
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Band Members list on iPad
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Band Member details on iPad
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TOPIC 16

Schedule a Practice or Gig

Record when and where the band meets and which set to use.

HOW TO GET THERE

Open Band → Schedule, then add or open an event.

WHEN TO USE IT

Record when and where the band meets and which set to use.

Step by step

  1. Enter the event name and choose its Type.
  2. Set the start and end dates and times.
  3. Choose a saved place or enter a custom location.
  4. Attach the practice set and write an agenda or other notes.
  5. Tap Save. Use Review and Add to Calendar if you also want an Apple Calendar event.
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Band Hub on iPad
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TOPIC 17

Record Gear Care

Keep maintenance history and the next service date.

HOW TO GET THERE

Open Band → Gear Care and add a record.

WHEN TO USE IT

Keep maintenance history and the next service date.

Step by step

  1. Enter the gear or instrument and what was done.
  2. Set the Completed date.
  3. Turn on Set a next-service date if another service is planned, then choose that date.
  4. Add useful notes such as string gauge or parts used, then tap Save.
  5. Use Reports & Print → Gear Care Report to review saved maintenance information.
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Band Hub on iPad
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TOPIC 18

Remember the Arrangement

Record the key, singers, first sound, count, cues, ending, assignments, and next problem.

HOW TO GET THERE

Open a song, scroll down, and tap Rehearsal Memory.

WHEN TO USE IT

Save decisions the band should remember next week or on stage.

Step by step

  1. Choose Learning, Needs Work, or Gig Ready.
  2. Write one specific next problem.
  3. Record key, tuning, capo, and singers.
  4. Record who starts, first sound, chord, count, and cue.
  5. Add lyric, drummer entrance, solo, ending, equipment, and decisions.
  6. Tap Done.
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Rehearsal Memory on iPad
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TOPIC 19

Message the Band and Share Data

Create readable messages, Band Sync files, and Practice Packs; nothing sends until you choose where.

HOW TO GET THERE

Open Band for messages and Band Sync; use Share on a song or set for Practice Packs.

WHEN TO USE IT

Send the plan, editable band details, or permitted audio and parts.

Step by step

  1. Prepare and review Message the Band.
  2. Choose a saved recipient group or create one.
  3. Use Send Update for Band Sync.
  4. Use Receive to import an update.
  5. Use Share for a Practice Pack.
  6. Use AirDrop for large packs.
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Send a message to the band on iPad
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TOPIC 20

View, Share, and Print Reports

Read saved band information in the app, share it as a PDF, or print only when useful.

HOW TO GET THERE

Open Band and tap Reports & Print.

WHEN TO USE IT

Prepare for rehearsals, gigs, venue communication, assignments, or maintenance.

Step by step

  1. Open Reports & Print in Band Hub.
  2. Choose the set and, when available, the event that the report should use.
  3. Tap View Report on the report you need. For My Part Set Sheet, tap Open and choose the musician and set.
  4. Use More for the available sharing and printing actions. Review the preview before sending or printing.
  5. If information is missing, close the report, update the source song, set, event, or band details, then open the report again.
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Reports: Set List and Rehearsal on iPad
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Reports: Technical, Assignments, and Event on iPad
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TOPIC 21

Fix Count-In and Beat Timing

Tell the app where Beat 1 occurs so practice tools line up with the recording.

HOW TO GET THERE

Open a song, tap sliders, then find Timing Alignment.

WHEN TO USE IT

Correct an early or late count, wrong tempo, or section snapping.

Step by step

  1. Try Analyze Song Timing.
  2. Use Earlier or Later for fine changes.
  3. For a large change, play to a downbeat and use the current time as Beat 1.
  4. Tap the beat to correct tempo.
  5. Choose time signature and count.
  6. Save and test from the beginning.
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Timing Alignment on iPad
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TOPIC 22

Test Mode and Protecting Your Data

Explore a separate fictional band while your real songs and Band Hub remain hidden and unchanged.

HOW TO GET THERE

From Overview, tap the gear.

WHEN TO USE IT

Safely explore messages, reports, contacts, calendars, maps, sharing, and band tools.

Step by step

  1. Turn on Use Test Mode.
  2. Look for the yellow banner.
  3. Explore fictional information.
  4. Outside actions remain local previews.
  5. Turn Test Mode off to return to live information.
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Practice Overview on iPad
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