Manual Example Scenario

Advanced use case

by FireFlyFlo.fr by FireFlyFlo.fr

This section demonstrates some advanced features that may come in handy.

Scenario

You are about to learn a large number of new songs. For example, you have just joined a band, or you are working on a new setlist as a solo singer and guitarist.

For this example, assume you have joined a band as a substitute musician, and the band leader has given you a list of 20 songs you are expected to learn.

Step #1: Add the Songs and Create a Compilation

Feature: Bulk add

Create many songs at once, and create a compilation in the same step.

You start with a list of song titles and artist names.

Open the bulk add form. Enter your songlist (see the extra tip).

While adding the song list, you can choose to create a compilation in the same step.
In the Compilation Name field, enter your desired name, for example: Song Catalog,Repertoire 2026, BandName.

The form includes a dry-run (preview) mode that allows you to test your data without cluttering your user space.

Step #2: Setlist (aka TOC)

Feature: Compilation

You will find the newly created compilation on the Compilations page.

  1. Set the view to "TOC only".
    This reduces distraction and makes the page load faster.
  2. Edit the compilation to choose your personal preferences, for example:
    • Left-aligned text
    • Zebra stripes
    • Numbering
    • A separating line after every 5th entry
    • Artist names enabled

You can also change the order using drag & drop or the provided arrow links.

When you are finished, the compilation’s TOC (table of contents) is also your setlist.

Step #3: Audio Playlist

Feature: Compilation

I highly recommend adding a YouTube video to every song.
This creates an audio playlist that you can use to familiarize yourself with the songs just by listening.

A wireless headphone is especially useful: you can keep the playlist running while doing household chores.

On your compilation detail page, you will find a link to the “Videos Overview”. There you will see:

  • A button to launch the playlist
  • All individual YouTube videos embedded
  • A list of songs that do not yet have a video assigned

For songs without a video, each entry includes a convenient link that takes you directly to the form where you can add a YouTube video.

Step #4: Add the Lyrics

Adding lyrics to your songs enables you to export the compilation as a PDF textbook containing only the lyrics.

This is especially useful if you are a singer. It is also helpful if you are not a singer yourself, as you can give the lyric PDF to a vocalist.

Step #5: Add the Charts

Adding charts is, of course, the primary purpose of this website.

Pro tip: You can transpose the chart individually for each compilation.
This is useful if you play the same song in different keys depending on the ensemble—a common situation in jazz bands.

Step #6: Export PDFs

Feature: Bulk Download

You can use the bulk download to conveniently generate several file variants from your compilation.

The PDFs can be:

  • Printed on paper, or
  • Imported into other apps

Extra Tip: Use CSV Export to Start a New Compilation

If you have already created many songs, you can use the Download as CSV (full song list export) feature to export your full song list.
(It is located on your user profile page)

You can then use this file to quickly create new compilations.

For example:

  1. Open a copy of the full song list (the CSV file).
  2. Remove all songs you do not want in your new compilation.
  3. Take the remaining list and paste it into the Bulk Add form to create the new compilation.

This workflow lets you reuse your existing songs and build new compilations efficiently.

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