General Info and FAQ about OnSong

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General Info and FAQ about OnSong ... 

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BUG Jam and UkeBox Pub Jam night's presentations (overhead song tabs) are currently powered by OnSong (iDevice application purchased from the Apple App store), an iPad,an Apple HDMI dongle, HDMI amplifier/splitter box (only required for multiple monitors), and three overhead TV monitors. (see far below for a diagram for a single monitor/projector set-up) 

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Q: What do I need to view the OnSong BUG Jam song sets?

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A: To view the BUG Jam song sets as presented on BUG night you will need: iPad  (all models), 

OnSong App iPhone

 (from the 

, or an  iPod touch optional?: An internet connection and 

How to get the OnSong App video

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online Apple App store )

Email/Apple.iD account

If any of this intimidates you, take your Apple mobile device (iPhone, iPad) to the  Apple

Store  (Rideau),  Apple Store  {Bayshore)  and let them help you with setting up Apple account and App Store purchases.

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Q: How do I get the BUG Jam archived song sets for OnSong?

A: At this time there are two methods to obtain the OnSong BUG Jam archived song sets: 1: Subscribe (see *** below) to the OnSong BUG Jam Archive list and you will receive the song set a few days before the next BUG Jam.   2: From 5:30 to 7:00 the night of the BUG Jam, I will be "beaming" the evenings set via bluetooth to your iDevice, please have your bluetooth and OnSong running, then come and see me. In the future, all of the the OnSong formatted files will be made available at the BUG site.

*** If you wish to receive future BUG Jam OnSong archive sets please email me claude(at)xenogen(dot)ca  with " OnSong BUG Set Request "  in the subject line. This is an automated feature *** Please, BUG Members only ***

*** If you no longer wish to receive the OnSong mail-out, you must send an email to claude(at)xenogen(dot)ca with " Remove  from  OnSong " in the subject line. ***

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Q: Are there other ways of obtaining the BUG Jam song(s) (sets) other than in OnSong format?

A: Yes, you can download  individual songs  (Word, ChordPro, PDF) files from the BUG

Website , or you can open a  BUGgy Book  for viewing with Adobe reader or iBooks.

(These files are not suitable for OnSong, OnSong works best with OnSong/ChordPro formatted text files). Please note that OnSong/ChordPro formatted song files are text files and can be opened with simple text editors and/or any software that uses ChordPro formatting.

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Q: Does OnSong run on laptops, desktops or other devices?

A: No, as of May 2015, OnSong runs only on Apple (iOS) mobile devices, iPads, iPhones, and the iPod Touch. It does not run on any other laptops or desktop devices.

The OnSong team has been trying to port the OnSong app to other mobile devices

( Android ) but the work and funding have been very  slow .

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Q: Can I load my own songs into OnSong?

A: Yes, there are many ways to do this, the best method is to find a song, convert it to a text file and import it into OnSong (see OnSong training  here ).

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Q: I have never used an iPad before, is it difficult to use?

A: Not really, having experienced other Apple operating systems is a definite help but not required. If you can point and tap with your finger(s) you will find the iOS (iPad operating system) very simple, intuitive and powerful. See iPad iOs manual  here . (latest update)

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Q: What can I do if I do not have an iPad?

A: You may be able to use a laptop and view the ChordPro* or PDF formatted files. To send songs for viewing, on projectors or TVs, your device will need to have a video output (HDMI is recommended), Adobe reader (or any PDF viewing application), cables and a suitable TV projector/monitor. You should use the song sets PDF files found at the BUG site . Or you could stitch together a set of songs using the individual MS word song files found  here , and project them that way.

* Individual song OnSong/ChordPro files are currently being made available at the BUG website, this is an ongoing project as of Dec 2014. (update: as of 2015/05/01 600+ songs uploaded)

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Advanced Questions and Set-Ups

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Q: What is ChordPro?

A: The ChordPro file format is a common format used in other software applications.

ChordPro files are text files with a coded mark-up. These files can be opened and edited with simple text editors like the PC's  NotePad  or Mac's   TextEdit .    See  PmWiki |

Cookbook / ChordPro Text Format       OnSong understands this format natively. The

ChordPro format allows for song information to be expressed in tags delineated by curly braces {key:} and chords in square brackets [C7].    OnSong | Manual | ChordPro

Format  is based on the  ChordPro Song File Format Reference

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Q: What do I need to do if I want to see the OnSong's screen displayed on my TV or digital Projector?

A: When you connect iPad to a TV or projector using a  USB */HDMI cable, the attached display automatically mirrors the iPad screen. Some apps (such as OnSong) may support using the attached display as a second monitor. Check the app’s settings and documentation.

To view HD videos in high resolution, use the  Apple Digital AV Adapter  or a component video cable. (optional extras:  HDMI  video amp/switch box and extra HDMI cables)  Make sure the video cable is firmly connected at both ends, and that it’s a supported cable. If iPad is connected to an A/V switch-box or receiver, try connecting it directly to the TV or projector instead. Make sure that your TV has the proper video input selected, such as HDMI or component video (consult your specific user's manual).

N.B.: Newer iPads now use a  Lightning adapter  socket and older  dongles  will not work

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with these iDevices, if you are unsure as to which adaptor types you need, please go the the  Apple Store  for assistance.

Items to check out:  HDMI cable  and a  Lightning Digital AV Adapter . 

 or the wireless option ...

An  AppleTV ,  (optional extras if required: HDMI video switch box and extra HDMI cables)

* Your HD TV may not support USB video input

You can display/present your music via various methods, I currently use the iPad/HDMI dongle/HDMI cable/ (HDMI Amp box*) /TV monitor. 

*only required for multiple monitors

   

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Jingle Bells

J.S. Pierpont

C F

OnSong

G G7 D

0 0 0 3 2 0 1 0

Strum - :| d – D u d u D u |:

0 2 3 2 0 2 1 2 2 2 2 0

C

Dashing through the snow, in a one-horse open

Across the fields we

G go,

G7 laughing all the

C way.

Bells on bobtails ring, making spirits

G G7

What fun it is to ride and sing a

F bright, sleighing song

F sleigh,

C tonight

G7

OH!

CHORUS:

C

Jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way,

F C

Oh, what fun it is to ride

In a

D one-horse open

G sleigh,

C

Jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way,

F

Oh, what fun it

C is to ride

G7 hey!

In a

G one-horse

G7 open

C sleigh.

Key of C

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Laptop

Apple

Dongle

Jingle Bells

J.S. Pierpont

C F

OnSong

G G7

Key of C

D

0 0 0 3 2 0 1 0 0 2 3 2 0 2 1 2 2 2 2 0

Strum - :| d – D u d u D u |:

Screen or TV

C

Dashing through the snow, in a one-horse open

F sleigh,

Across the fields we

G go,

G7 laughing all the

C way.

F

Bells on bobtails ring, making spirits bright,

What fun it is to

G ride and sing a

G7 sleighing song

C tonight

G7

OH!

CHORUS:

C

Jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way,

F C

Oh, what fun it

In a

D is to ride one-horse open

G sleigh,

G7 hey!

C

Jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way,

F

Oh, what fun it

C is to ride

In a

G one-horse

G7 open

C sleigh.

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Projector or

TV monitor

HDMI

Cable

HDMI (DVI)

Connector

HDMI

Connector

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Created by Claude Lacelle

Created on Wed Dec 11 2013

 

Jingle Bells

J.S. Pierpont

C F

OnSong

G G7 D

0 0 0 3 2 0 1 0

Strum - :| d – D u d u D u |:

0 2 3 2 0 2 1 2 2 2 2 0

C

Dashing through the snow, in a one-horse open

Across the fields we

G go,

G7 laughing all the

C way.

Bells on bobtails ring, making spirits

G G7

What fun it is to ride and sing a

F bright, sleighing song

F sleigh,

C tonight

G7

OH!

CHORUS:

C

Jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way,

F C

Oh, what fun it is to ride

In a

D one-horse open

G sleigh,

C

Jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way,

F

Oh, what fun it

C is to ride

G7 hey!

In a

G one-horse

G7 open

C sleigh.

Key of C

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WiFi ON AppleTV

Jingle Bells

J.S. Pierpont

C F

OnSong

G G7

Key of C

D

0 0 0 3 2 0 1 0 0 2 3 2 0 2 1 2 2 2 2 0

Strum - :| d – D u d u D u |:

Screen or TV

C

Dashing through the snow, in a one-horse open

F sleigh,

Across the fields we

G go,

G7 laughing all the

C way.

F

Bells on bobtails ring, making spirits bright,

What fun it is to

G ride and sing a

G7 sleighing song

C tonight

G7

OH!

CHORUS:

C

Jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way,

F C

Oh, what fun it

In a

D is to ride one-horse open

G sleigh,

G7 hey!

C

Jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way,

F

Oh, what fun it

C is to ride

In a

G one-horse

G7 open

C sleigh.

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Projector or

TV monitor

HDMI (DVI)

Connector

HDMI

Cable

HDMI

Connector

Created by Claude Lacelle

Created on Wed Dec 11 2013

2015 C.E.L. Xenogen

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Updated 2015/05/25 C.E.L.                                 version 1.06

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See more guides to OnSong/ChordPro Mark-Up language, some undocumented commands and a few other things at General Info and FAQ about OnSong > Bytown

Ukulele Group (BUG) Ottawa

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