How It Works - Guide to using A.C.T. services

Free Tab!

(click the banjo)

HOW

1. SEND RECORDING
Send by mail (CD), email (MP3), or
email a link to recording online. (YouTube, etc.)

4. GET YOUR TABLATURE BACK
Normally sent to you by email attachment.
(PDF, TabEdit file, MIDI)

WORKS

2. DESCRIBE WHAT YOU WANT
The more detail, the quicker we get started.

3. TRANSCRIBING/COMPOSING
Work on your order can begin after order is confirmed (when all details are decided)

5. PAYMENT
You pay only after you receive your order.
(Phone and address info required)

More details below

1. SEND RECORDING
Send one of the following:
a MP3 file or other format - please avoid WAV files.
b. CD - CDs are not returned.
c. link to online recording (YouTube, etc.) of the music you want transcribed.
If you are new to this, click on "mp3" link above to see how you can send your recording as an mp3 file attachment to your email. Sending your recording this way saves a lot of time and postage expense compared to sending a CD.

2. DESCRIBE WHAT YOU WANT

Include instructions telling exactly which parts you want transcribed (or ask for one of the other services.) Please describe in detail where in the song the desired passages are located.
Examples:
a. "second banjo solo, immediately after guitar solo", etc.)
b. "from 1:20 to 2:40 in the recording"

Also include any other special instructions. If sending by regular mail, please include email address.

You will receive a price estimate for your approval before work is begun.

3. TRANSCRIBING/COMPOSING

Tablature is carefully written out for an exact *note-for-note transcription of the desired piece. As much time as is necessary will be spent to get *every note correct.

*Comments added to the tablature will indicate any area(s) of the piece where there is uncertainty, for some reason, of exactly what is being played. This usually only happens when (a) the recording is of poor quality or (b) backup playing being transcribed cannot be heard adequately behind other music.

4. GET YOUR TABLATURE BACK

Tablature is normally emailed to you as an attached TEF or PDF file along with a bill. (*see 5. PAYMENT) If you have questions about your order, please contact me immediately after reviewing it. We will be clear up before you send payment. Otherwise, payment is due upon receipt of order.

Here is more information about the various formats of A.C.T. tablature.

5. PAYMENT

*You do not have to pay a deposit to place an order - you pay only after you receive your order. As long as there are no problems, this NO MONEY UP FRONT service will be offered to A.C.T. customers.
*Phone and address contact info required

PAYMENT METHODS:
1. PayPal - pay to "steve@customtab.com" (preferred)
2. Money Order or Cashier's Check
3. Personal check