BBCG Knowledge
Practical big-band knowledge, gathered in one place. Use these sections to identify and care for charts, create useful files, organize music libraries, prepare for performances, and work with arranging and notation.
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Managing Charts
Identify, evaluate, complete, and maintain the music your band uses.
Chart Identification IN DEVELOPMENT
Work out what a chart is, who arranged it, and which edition you have.
Missing Parts IN DEVELOPMENT
Confirm what is missing and pursue an appropriate replacement.
Scans and PDFs
Turn printed or digital music into clear, orderly files musicians can actually use.
BBCG Procedures
Browse our currently available preparation and file-handling procedures.
Creating PDFs
Create usable PDF files from notation software or scans.
Combining PDFs
Put the score and parts into one properly ordered file.
Cleaning Scans
Music Libraries
Build a library that makes music easy to find, maintain, and return to the right place.
Paper Libraries IN DEVELOPMENT
Filing, labeling, storage, circulation, and inventory practices.
Directory Tools
Create a shareable list of charts on Mac, Windows, or Linux.
Digital Libraries IN DEVELOPMENT
File names, folders, backups, searching, and access.
Gigs and Gear
Apply shared experience to rehearsals, performances, personnel, and equipment.
Playing Swing IN DEVELOPMENT
Stock Instrumentation IN DEVELOPMENT
Stands and Risers IN DEVELOPMENT
Electronic Music Displays
Software and hardware for displaying music electronically.
Arranging and Notation
Develop readable scores and parts while making sensible choices about notation, ranges, voicing, and software.
Notation Programs
Programs and practical choices for arranging, engraving, editing, and exporting music.
Arrangers
Information about arrangers and their work.
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