Backing Tracks for SingersTypes, tips & suppliers at www.vocalist.org.ukJoin Us On:Playback, Backing Track, Rehearsal Track or Practice Track are terms used to describe a musical recording with the vocal performance missing. These can be used for learning a song or licensed for use in public performance. Most styles and genres of music are available from specialist companies and high street shops.Backing tracks are available in many formats, the pro's and con's of each should be considered before tracks or is purchased.Types of Backing Track1. Audio Files - Recorded live or pre-programmed instrumentation, usually better quality than midifiles although no changes to key or instruments are possible. Supplied via internet download (Mp3) or mail order (mp3, cd, minidisc, audio cassette or dat). Lyric sheets are usually included by most companies and some supply full scores for use with bands or orchestra's (check with the company).2.

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Midi Files - Programmed instrumentation, with or without lyrics which allows the user to mute, transpose or change instruments as required. Supplied via internet download or mail order (floppy disks or cd). Lyrics are usually supplied encoded into the file which requires a software program like Cubase, Cakewalk or similar to view/print.3.

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Karaoke Files - Can be either of the above. For use by professional Karaoke Jockeys require specific Players, that display the words on a screen in time with the music (ish!). Supplied via internet download (mp3, midi) or mail order (cdg, mp3, midi). For further information on Karaoke visit the website.There are many types of backing track suppliers, some specialise on certain types of music, i.e., classical, whilst others have huge catalogues of all styles of music available.

There are also companies who sell scores, orchestrations, fakebooks and arrangements with matching licensed backing tracks.Some of the Karaoke backing music available in high street shops (hmv, woolworths, whs, tandys etc) are very good for REHEARSAL. Most contain lead in vocals on the first lines and may be in a different key or arrangement from the original artist. These are meant for personal use only and not usually licensed for use in live performance unless specified otherwise.Most backing tracks downloaded free from the internet are provided for personal listening only and are not licensed for performance use by professional singers, therefore if you require backing tracks for live use, a company specialising in supplying these tracks is advisable.The fees for each track charged usually contain the combined cost of producing the track plus the license to perform them, but in all cases check with the company before purchasing. Prices per track vary with each company and range from between £4 to £25 per pre-recorded song depending on the medium (midi, cd etc.,) and wether extra instruments, backing vocals or guide vocals are required. Custom tracks can also be purchased for a specified fee.If you require a license for broadcasting or commercial release, or for any use other than live backing then you should contact the company who supplied the backing track and the (or your countries equivalent) who can inform you if the author has provided permission for other use and work out the applicable copyright fee required. In cases where the author has not provided prior permission, (i.e., recording and release by a record company), the publishing company who produced the sheet music should be contacted for the writers or their agents permission.When buying backing tracks, be aware that you are purchasing the right to use the track and not the original master which remains with the company. They also retain the right to remove permission of use if they feel the user has abused their Terms and Conditions.When using a backing track of a covers song, check the smallprint for acceptable use or if the studio are providing the tracks ask if the track is licensed for demo purposes.

In some cases the record company keeps the original backing track that was used on the record. These may be purchased and licensed from the label, publishing or production company.Licenses to use backing tracks as an accompaniment to live performance is granted to the named licensee ONLY. Third party use is strictly forbidden. In the event of a name change the licensee must advise the company from which they purchased the track and request that an amended license is granted and unless/until such amended license is granted use of the backing tracks is usually forbidden. A license for minors may be obtained by a specific third party and third party will be responsible that proper use of license is maintained by the minor. Always read the suppliers Terms & Conditions.Hints on using Backing TracksBoth CD and Minidisc players allow you to jump to the exact start of a track or you can organise songs into the order that you wish to sing, the quality is higher than audio cassettes which are harder to line up.Make sure you can hear the music!

This means placing the speakers at the rear of the stage or using a monitor or foldback speaker so that you can hear the music and vocals properly.Turn it UP! Make sure your volume levels are up before you play the track! Sounds silly but it's a common mistake, especially when you've turned everything down or off during a break.Read, browse the page to check out our books and cd's developed for auditioning singers or the newly extended which contains sheet music collections, many with accompanying audio backing tracks suitable for all ages, standards and styles. A few recommended backing track suppliers are listed below for convenience, along with a small selection of backing track collections available to purchase.

© Copyright and LicensingAll my backing tracks & videos posted on YouTube are my original creations. All copyright and intellectual property rights are licensed and distributed within the ISRC system by my publisher.

All tracks are commercially registered works and licensed to Jay Marshall on behalf of Superior Jam Tracks.All my music is intended for educational purposes only. Songs may be used for personal, non-commercial use and not to be re-distributed in any way without a licensing agreement. To use my music in any way requires direct written consent!You can make “non commercial” jam videos with my tracks all I ask is,. Download track from my Bandcamp page. Add a link to my video in your description. Add “by Superior Jam Tracks” in your title. Let me know when you uploadFor commercial use or a licensing agreement please contact me direct.