![]() I've found it excellent in creating musical examples for articles, putting it in-line with text. ![]() Lilypond - More of an engraving tool than a notation software, lilypond has superb looking output, but requires you to enter your music using a specific scripting format. I do however, recommend checking out two free software options (do a Google search for their names): I use software notation in orchestrating and arranging for string quartet, string orchestra, full orchestra, and occasionally wind ensemble and marching band.Įven in their most recent versions, the learning curve for Sibelius is much more attractive.I the classroom I spend more time teaching about orchestration concepts rather than "how to use the program." Sibelius installs and runs easily on both platforms.I have it running on my PC desktop as well as my Mac laptop, and have no issues whatsoever moving files back and forth. I was a longtime Finale user, but switched to Sibelius after seeing the improvements they made in terms of a musician-friendly user interface. So which is better? Or which do you use? Why is it better, what can it do? And are there other music notation programs to consider? The two major ones are Sibelius and Finale (poor Jean Sibelius only Googles third for his own name!) It seems that these two programs are fairly neck-in-neck, but having worked very little with either (just a tiny bit with Sibelius), I am not ready to choose one over the other with confidence. So I'm wondering about the state of music notation software, and your experience, preferences, etc. I also suspect that by having the software, as with having a better computer or a better violin, I'll discover conveniences that I haven't yet realized. No, I'm not a composer, but a teacher certainly finds many occasions to write down little pieces and exercises and arrange this and that. In thinking about getting a computer (most certainly an Apple), I realized that it's way past time for me to also procure some music notation software. The violin found its perfect form some 400 years ago and has changed relatively little since, but computer software is an entirely different matter - it changes with the wind! I just got the new update today as well, so more holiday cheer for me.Printer-friendly version Weekend vote: Sibelius or Finale? Thanks, but I celebrate Christmas, not Chanukah. "As a musician, he's a damn fine woodworker." That's my system, and I'm stickin' to it.įavorite reference: Essential Dictionary of Music Notation, Gerou & Lusk, 1996 WebMaster and bass for the Seattle SeaChordsmen Bass for What's Cookin' FINALE TIPS at Print Music 2004, 2006, 2008, 2009, 2010 Finale 2010b, 2011b (Nothing else to add to the thread just thought you might like the company!) Ah well.īased on your name, and the fact that you and I seem to be the only ones around today, Happy Chanukah! This appears to be the closest match available. Select the Wind Chime and from the drop down menu below select Auxiliary, then Bell Tree. Go to the Utilities Menu > Transpose Percussion Notes.Ĥ. Choose the Selection tool and highlight those measures. In the Percussion Map column, select SmartMusic SoftSynth > Basic Orchestral Percussion. Percussion staff and change it's channel to 42. In the third bank, load the SmartMusic SoftSynth. Go to the MIDI/Audio Menu > Instrument Setup > VST Instruments. Probably the best option is to substitute a different sound from the SmartMusic SoftSynth. ![]() For the Wind Chimes, the issue is that you are using Garritan Instruments for Finale, which does not actually include this type of patch. The option is available, but they taunt you by not actually including the sample. I've never actually managed to get my (real) windchimes to play exactly what I've notated in a score. "When all is said and done, more is said than done." And, if the tambourine is the correct sound for Wind Chims, then I guess Finale percussion is working perfectly. I don't know of any other wind chime available with any of the sets included with finale. Notice that one plays as a tambourine and one a wind chime. P.S.: Here's a file that was set up with the wizard. If you file a case directly with them, in addition to addressing your particular problem, it may provide impetus to fix whatever it is that isn't working in the program, even if it's just the Help File.įinale 2010b, GPO 4, JABB 3, Garritan Steinway BasicĪctually, there are problems, and only some of them have been addressed in 2012, but officially, not all. ![]() Favorite Forum quote: "Please, everybody, IGNORE THE TROLL!"Īccording to MakeMusic, there is nothing wrong with percussion. ![]()
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