Perhaps the others of you out there do not spend your time working in primary at church but should you find yourself there, and should you find yourself trying to make copies of primary music for teachers and children I must share this tip with you. If it only helps one, it is enough. So here it is:
The primary kids are learning "How Firm A Foundation" this year for the primary program. We are learning verses 1 and 3. The mp3 available online for download contains all 7 verses. As much as I like listening to hymns this baby goes on for quite a while (and, please don't tell, after verse 3 I can't understand what they are singing--for a while I thought it was in a different language, hehe). Anyway, point being, I have been trying to figure out a way to cut the song down to just verses 1 and 3 but had no idea how to do it. So I called one of the young men in a neighboring ward who I heard was a bit of a whiz at this stuff. It turns out it's a piece of cake because I have one of these jobbies
and it has a little application called Garage Band. Sean (my computer guru whom I phoned up) walked me through the process and a whopping 2 minutes later I had a nicely cut down version of my hymn ready and waiting at my disposal.
BRILLIANT!
Thank you, computer, and thank you Sean. I was just pleased as punch and felt obligated to let the rest of you in on this sweet treat. (At least the very few of you that didn't already know about this.)
4 comments:
Hi Sweet Pea,
Now, you know that I will never beable to manipulate the computer to achieve what you have done but there will be others who are quite interested in the end product. However, you never included Sean's phone number or e-mail address for a begining reference. It would be so convenience if one could call him and ask about the "Garage Band" or call YOU! That would be even better. I love you and thank you for sharing.
Love, Mom
Thank you for the tip, but I already have music editing software. I would just like to know where you went. Seriously.
My arm gets tired when I have to lead "How Firm a Foundation". Last month I tried to teach the primary kids verse one. Angela questioned my effectiveness when the next day the kids only remembered that the foolish man built his house on the sand.
That stained glass window - is that the famous rose window? - is amazing. Glad you had a good time across the water.
excellent idea!
Post a Comment