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Songs guide

Set up vocal parts

Name the singing parts in a song and record which band members perform them.

1

Open the song you want to organise

Open the song in the editor and find Vocal Parts in Song Details.

Song editor with Vocal Parts visible in Song Details
Vocal Parts is part of the Song Details panel beside the chart.
2

Understand the standard parts

Every song has two standard vocal parts built in: “Lead Vocal” and “All”.

The vocal part called “Lead Vocal” is the default for any lyrics that are not highlighted. The vocal part called “All” is for lyrics sung by every singer.

Stage Mate Vocal Parts panel showing Lead Vocal
Lead Vocal is the default for lyrics without highlighting.
3

Add a song-specific vocal part

If you want to add additional vocal parts beyond the built-in “Lead Vocal” and “All” parts, choose Add Vocal Part and enter a useful name such as “Harmony”, “Response” or “Second Lead”.

Vocal Parts section with a song-specific Harmony part
Song-specific parts appear beneath the standard parts.
4

Assign the singers

To assign singers to a particular vocal part, choose the Unassigned button beside that part. Select one or more band members, then choose Apply.

The vocal part called “All” does not need an assignment because it means every singer.

Vocal Parts panel with Alex and Sam assigned to the Harmony part
A song-specific part can belong to one singer or several.
5

Mark the lyrics

The vocal parts now describe who sings, but they have not yet been assigned to lyrics. Continue with Highlight vocal parts to mark the exact lyrics.

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Vocal parts identify who sings; lyric highlighting connects those parts to exact words.

Can more than one member sing the same part?
Yes. Select every member who sings that part, then choose Apply.
Can one member have several vocal parts?
Yes. The same person can be assigned to several parts in one song.
Does assigning singers highlight any lyrics automatically?
No. Assignments describe who sings a part. Select the exact words in the editor to add highlighting.
Can I add parts other than “Lead Vocal” and “All”?
Yes. Choose Add Vocal Part and give the new part a useful name.
Can I change the highlighting colours?
No. Stage Mate assigns consistent colours automatically so the same parts remain easy to recognise across songs.