Highlight Vocal Parts

1

Switch to Lyric Highlighting

Open the song in the editor, then choose Lyric Highlighting above the chart. The darker workspace makes the role colours easy to see.

Stage Mate song editor in the dark Lyric Highlighting mode — Chords remain visible for context, while the lyrics become the active editing surface.

2

Select the words sung by one role

Drag across the exact lyric words belonging to the part. Keep the selection within one lyric line; you can mark another phrase separately.

3

Choose the vocal role

A small toolbar appears above the selection. Choose Lead, Harmony, Backing, All or one of your custom roles.

Lyric selection with a toolbar offering Lead, Harmony, Backing and All — The available choices come from the Vocal Roles configured for this song.

4

Mark the remaining vocal parts

Continue through the song, selecting each phrase and choosing its role. Use highlighting where it helps a singer make a quick decision; ordinary shared lyrics can remain unmarked.

A phrase in the first verse highlighted blue for the Harmony role — The selected phrase now uses the Harmony role's blue treatment.

5

Remove a highlight that is wrong

Choose already-highlighted words to open their role badge, then choose the remove control. Select the words again if they should be assigned to a different role.

6

Wait for Saved and preview the song

Wait for Saved, then choose Play. Select a performer and confirm that the vocal markings are clear and useful in the performance view.