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Best way to edit a song.

07 Nov 11 - 07:53 AM (#3251909)
Subject: Best way to edit a song.
From: Arthur_itus

My daughter has to compose a dance to a piece of music that she chosen.

The dance is only 1 and a half minutes long. So she has to take 1 and a half minutes of the tune that matches exactly to the dance.

Neither of us know how to edit a song or tune to get exactly what part is required.

Does anybody know of a free piece of software that would allow her to cut the part out that she requires and is simple to use.

Many thanks
Les


07 Nov 11 - 07:54 AM (#3251910)
Subject: RE: Best way to edit a song.
From: Will Fly

Audacity is free - allows cuts and fades - works on Mac and PC platforms.

If you get stuck, mail me an mp3 with appropriate instructions and I'll do it for you. PM if necessary.


07 Nov 11 - 08:10 AM (#3251920)
Subject: RE: Best way to edit a song.
From: Arthur_itus

Thanks very much Will. I will have a look at Audacity and see if I can do it. If not, I would love to take you up on your kind offer.
Les


07 Nov 11 - 08:25 AM (#3251927)
Subject: RE: Best way to edit a song.
From: Arthur_itus

Hi Will
Downloaded it and within a couple of minutes had loaded a song cut a portion of the song and created a new file. Dead easy.
Thanks for your great suggestion.
Les


07 Nov 11 - 10:32 AM (#3252021)
Subject: RE: Best way to edit a song.
From: Will Fly

Good man - and well done, sir!


07 Nov 11 - 02:44 PM (#3252277)
Subject: RE: Best way to edit a song.
From: Arthur_itus

Daughter suitably impressed that her old man of 66 years old was able to do it exactly as she wanted. Kudos :-)