You can add actions to a workflow, then save the workflow for use later. Automator has many great “actions” – things that it can do. You can find it in your Applications folder. The tool to create scripts on a Mac is called Automator. There is no reason that a simple task such as triggering the playback of of an iTunes playlist could not be completed with the help of a script. You are now ready to begin automating… Part 1: Trigger the playback of an iTunes playlist Intro | A String | D String | G String | C String | E String | Three Minute Countdown (Narration)
If you haven’t done so, download the tuning sequence tracks, import them into iTunes, and create a playlist named “Tuning Sequence” in iTunes.
The apps that I found on the Apple App Store, are either too basic and don’t let you customize, or would fit the bill perfectly, but are around $10 and $15. I prefer the free route! Before you begin…
Some time has passed, and that app is no longer available, so I searched the web and the app store for replacements. In the past I had a simple alarm clock app that I was able to program to trigger an iTunes playlist, which was my tuning sequence. One of our subscribers asked me recently exactly how I accomplished this. I have mentioned in several of my presentations that I have had success in automating the start of the tuning sequence to match the start time of each of my classes. Choosing a Handheld Digital Audio Recorderĭid you ever wish that you could begin tuning exactly at the same time each day? How cool would it be for the tuning reference pitches to sound at the same time each day?įor years now, many string teachers have been using the tuning sequence that I put it up on this blog.Trip planning for your school orchestra.Empowering Parents as Colleagues: Boosters & Fundraising.Use Tech to Organize, Administrate and Promote Your Music Program.Building the Strongest Foundation for Your Band or Orchestra Program.Setting up your string students for success!.Selecting Repertoire and Programming Considerations.Inspire, retain, and empower intermediate string students.How PURE is your orchestra’s intonation?.Assessment Practices for the 21st Century String Educator.Envisioning & Developing the Complete Music Program.