Klarinet Archive - Posting 000224.txt from 2002/01

From: "Karl Krelove" <kkrelove@-----.com>
Subj: RE: [kl] Music notation software and transposition
Date: Wed, 9 Jan 2002 08:40:33 -0500

Well, "total waste" is I think a little strong, although it is certainly
VERY limited. We have a lot of students in grades 6-9 using it quite
successfully to create very simple composition projects in one of our middle
schools. We are in the process of buying more sophisticated software now
that we've finally gotten a budget allocation for it. But on the chance that
it may be all the original questioner needs, he can't hurt anything by
trying it (at no cost). If he (or anyone else) runs up against Notepad's
limits too soon or too hard, the other programs will still be available.

I myself use both Finale and Sibelius and couldn't work without the bells
and whistles they offer, but Notepad may be all some simple projects
require.

Karl

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Dee D. Hays [mailto:deehays@-----.net]
> Sent: Tuesday, January 08, 2002 10:10 PM
> To: klarinet@-----.org
> Subject: Re: [kl] Music notation software and transposition
>
>
> Finale Notepad is a total waste. It is a gimmick to entice you to buy one
> of their other products. It will not allow changing keys or time
> signatures
> in the middle of a piece. Even many simple pieces require this.
> When I ran
> into these two limitations, I quit trying it. One would be better off to
> buy the entry level PrintMusic! at approximately $69. I've tried both
> Finale Notepad and Finale PrintMusic! I recommend Noteworthy Composer
> instead.
>
> Dee Hays
> Michigan
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Karl Krelove" <kkrelove@-----.com>
> To: <klarinet@-----.org>
> Sent: Tuesday, January 08, 2002 7:55 PM
> Subject: RE: [kl] Music notation software and transposition
>
>
> > Finale Notepad was my first thought as well. There are a couple
> of ways to
> > do what you're suggesting (not necessarily intuitive or completely
> > straightforward, but simple once you know the techniques), and
> it's free.
> >
> > Karl Krelove
> >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: John Butler [mailto:bandtech@-----.net]
> > > Sent: Tuesday, January 08, 2002 6:07 PM
> > > To: klarinet@-----.org
> > > Subject: RE: [kl] Music notation software and transposition
> > >
> > >
> > > If you're looking for something to do just simple things you can
> > > get Finale
> > > Notepad for free. You can download it from the Coda website for free:
> > > www..codamusic.com
> > >
> > > John
> > >
> >
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