How To Use The Media Player’s Advanced Features

The media player on the World Music Method platform is designed to enhance your learning experience. Here’s how to make the most of its capabilities. Watch the video below and use the chapters to navigate to specific sections of the guide.

1. Introduction (0:00)

The media player is highly versatile, accommodating different learning styles. Whether you’re on a mobile device or desktop, it adjusts to your needs with responsive design.

• Tip: On mobile, switch to a layout where the video appears at the top for better usability.

2. Basic Controls (0:25)

• Play/Pause: Start and stop playback.
• Responsive Layout: Resize the browser or player, and the display adjusts automatically.

3. Playback Speed (0:50)

• Adjust playback speed using the speed controls.
• Slowing down below 70% may cause distortion in quality, but it stays in tune.
• Tip: Use this feature to practice challenging sections.

4. Looping Sections (1:20)

• Highlight a specific bar or phrase and loop it for repeated playback.
• Drag your cursor to set loop start and end points.
• Tip: Use the loop feature to focus on difficult parts until mastered.

5. Switching Playback Modes (Synthetic Playback) (1:45)

• Change from video playback to Synthetic Playback (MIDI) for precise practice.
• MIDI playback allows for more detailed adjustments, such as slowing down intricate lines.

6. Interactive Notation (2:15)

• Click on any point in the notation to sync the video to that spot.
• Use the fretboard or piano views to visualize the notes better.
• Tip: Toggle tabs, stems, or notation on/off for a customized view.

7. Metronome (2:50)

• The metronome feature is available but may not work effectively as most courses were not filmed to a metronome.
• Use it selectively where applicable.

8. View Customization & Notation Size (3:10)

• Zoom in/out on the notation and adjust the video size.
• Select Fit to Screen to ensure the notation stays visible while resizing.
• Toggle between showing or hiding specific parts like tabs or stems.

9. Printing and Saving (3:40)

• Export the sheet music as a PDF for printing or offline use.

10. Left-Handed Mode (4:10)

• For left-handed guitarists, mirror the video to reverse the playing orientation (this option will appear once your mouse is hovered over the video).

11. Video Quality (4:30)

• Adjust the video quality for slower internet connections. The Auto setting usually works well.

Summary

The Soundslice media player offers customizable features that adapt to your style and pace. From looping sections to interactive notation, it provides tools that make practice more effective and enjoyable.

We license the use of this cutting-edge media player from Soundslice. Back in 2020, while preparing the first courses for release, I was transcribing notation in Musescore and painstakingly adding screenshots into videos—a slow and tedious process. Discovering Soundslice just before launching the website was a turning point. Their support ensures that the media player is continuously improved and updated with the latest technologies and settings.

If anything isn’t clear about how to use the media player, feel free to add a comment here, and we’ll be happy to help.