> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://john-fletcher-music.gitbook.io/help/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://john-fletcher-music.gitbook.io/help/using-the-rehearsal-files/playing-direct-from-dropbox.md).

# Playing: Direct from Dropbox

{% hint style="info" %}
You **don’t need** a Dropbox account in order to access the files
{% endhint %}

{% stepper %}
{% step %}
Follow the link 'Click here for the sound files'.
{% endstep %}

{% step %}
You may be asked to choose to open via the [Dropbox App ](#using-the-mobile-dropbox-app-ios-and-android)or go [direct to the webpage](#using-a-mobile-web-browser-ios-and-android) using your browser. You can do either, but access via the browser is the recommended option. 
{% endstep %}
{% endstepper %}

{% hint style="info" %}
**Ignore** the Dropbox 'Sign Up' or 'Join' buttons, just go straight to the files.
{% endhint %}

<details>

<summary>Using a desktop browser (Chrome, Safari, Firefox etc)</summary>

1. Rehearsal files are presented in alphabetical order in dropbox. To play your file in the browser click on the file name.<br>

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2. To play the file click the play arrow.

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3. You can change the speed of play back using the speed controller.

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4. Files can also be downloaded.

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</details>

<details>

<summary>Using a mobile web browser (iOS and Android)</summary>

1. **Decline** cookies.

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2. Select **Open in browser.**

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3. Select the file you want to play.

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4. To play the file in the browser click the play button.

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5. To change playback speed click the three dots, and select **Playback Speed.**

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6. Adjust the playback speed.

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7. To download the file click the download icon.

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8. Click **Download.**

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</details>

<details>

<summary>Using the mobile Dropbox app (iOS and Android)</summary>

1. Select the file you want to listen to or download.\
   \ <i class="fa-circle-exclamation">:circle-exclamation:</i> **Tip:** If you click 'Cancel' you will not be able to access the files again without going back to John Fletcher Music Rehearsal files and re-selecting 'Click here to see the files'.

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2. Click the play button to listen in the browser.

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3. Adjust the playback speed.

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4. To download the rehearsal file click on the 3 dots at the top right.

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5. Click 'Save a copy' and then either **Export** or **Save to device**.

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</details>

{% hint style="info" %}
Some rehearsal files and learning tracks are present differently.

<a href="/help/using-the-rehearsal-files/playing-integrated-player.md" class="button primary" data-icon="globe-pointer">Using the inline player</a>
{% endhint %}