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Split a song file into choruses in Audacity

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Mon, 10/17/2011 - 12:13
jodanchudan
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This might be old news to some, but it's a handy new discovery for me. You can load an mp3 file into Audacity, split it into choruses and save each one as a separate mp3 file. From the online instructions (except I've changed the word 'song' to 'chorus'):

" 1. Click to place the cursor at the start of the first chorus

2. Choose “Add Label at Selection” from the Project menu (or Tracks menu in Audacity Beta). If you wish, you can type the name of the chorus.

3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 for each chorus.

4. When you are finished, choose “Export Multiple” from the File menu. When you click the “Export” button, Audacity will save each chorus as a separate file, using the format and location you choose."

I place one cursor point at the start of the track and the rest around the turnaround area at the end of each chorus (yes, it clips a bit of turnaround lick, but at least it gives you an intro to each new chorus).

I've been slowing the tracks down first, then splitting them into choruses - makes a very handy practice CD for the car (not that I'd play while driving, you understand, officer).

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