Can't change pitch for whole file; also adding 2nd track

Audacity Help Forum Windows
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I’m using Win 7, old version of Audacity 1.2.6, am about to upgrade to latest version.

I need to change the pitch of my music track but it will only change it for half the file, not the whole file even though I have selected the whole 2:20 long file. Is this because I’m using the older version or am I doing something wrong?
Also, please direct me to where I get a tutorial on how to record a vocal (with an effect?) on a second track with a non-Samson usb mike, or a usb headset mike. Can I then balance the volume? I am new to this and appreciate any help, thank you very much!

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Audacity 1.2.6 is obsolete and no longer supported.

The current version of Audacity is 2.3.2 and is available via the Audacity website: Audacity ® | Download for Windows


This tutorial (for Audacity 2.3.2) may help: Tutorial - Recording Multi-track Overdubs - Audacity Manual
but I would highly recommend looking through this section first: Getting Started - Audacity Manual