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Author: RonD
Date: 2003-02-10 02:14
I would like to find a simple low cost program that will allow me to compose, edit, and print out sheet music for simple tunes. I dont need anything fancy, just a good simple basic program that will allow me to also have the computer play the compositions to aid in the editing process. Any suggestions? I dont have any experience with this type of software yet, so I am starting from scratch.
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Author: beth
Date: 2003-02-10 02:21
PrintMusic...the lowest version of finale. For simple things like you mention this program is perfect. It's made by coda, i think their site is codamusic.com...not sure. or you can order it from woodwind&brasswind. its about $60 i think.
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Author: Dee
Date: 2003-02-10 02:29
Search the web for Noteworthy Composer. It's easier to use than any of the Finale products.
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Author: diz
Date: 2003-02-10 03:22
I back beth on this one ... PrintMusic is terrific (though basic) - I also use Finale which is also by codamusic.com - full powered notation software.
diz Sydney
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Author: bob49t
Date: 2003-02-10 07:11
Music Publisher from Braeburn Software, easy to use - also you can scan, transpose/edit then print. Play back feature useful too.
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Author: jenna
Date: 2003-02-10 11:38
I second Dee for Noteworthy Composer. You can get a demo version, and an upgrade to the full is, I think, 40 dollars. Does the simple stuff easily, and has lots of nice little features that you find as you use the product.
http://www.noteworthycomposer.com
jenna
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Author: beejay
Date: 2003-02-10 12:28
I back Dee as well. Noteworthy is more flexible than any of the others I've used because you write your music then format the page, rather than calling up a template and then filling In the music It thus gives you a greater range of layout possibilities. It is also very easy to use.
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Author: william ainsworth
Date: 2003-02-10 14:47
you might also like to test Mozart at Mozart.com. You can download it for an evaluation. That's the one I use and I am completely satisfied with it.
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Author: diz
Date: 2003-02-10 20:26
william ainsworth said:
"Mozart at Mozart.com" - thanks, never heard of it but I'll check it out.
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Author: RonD
Date: 2003-02-10 20:35
Can't find anything about software at Mozart.com but it's an interesting web site. Right now I am leaning toward the noteworthy composer, looks easy enough for me to master. Thanks to everyone for their suggestions.
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Author: Benni
Date: 2003-02-10 23:02
Another vote for NoteWorthy, and it's only around $20 or $30 to register! :-)
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Author: cjb
Date: 2003-02-11 12:29
The website is mozart.co.uk, I've been using this for about 3 years and have found it far more intuitive to use than other packages I've tried. The level of support through a e-mail users group is incredible and it isn't too expensive.
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Author: Diana
Date: 2003-02-11 14:41
You could also try Finale Notepad. It's a basic no-frills version of Finale and it's free. See <a href="http://www.codamusic.com/coda/np.asp">http://www.codamusic.com/coda/np.asp</a>.
I've been trying Finale Notepad as well as the demo version (not the registered version) of Noteworthy Composer. They are somewhat similar and I like them both in different ways. Inputting notes seems more efficient with Noteworthy than with Finale Notepad, but then again the latter is free.
No matter what program you end up with, I would strongly recommend reading whatever help files or tutorials come with it before jumping in. It may seem like a waste of time since the programs are somewhat self-evident, but (I found out the hard way) it pays off in the long run!
Diana
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Author: Hans
Date: 2003-02-11 17:44
http://www.iddincusa.com/idd/DesktopDefault.aspx
On the site above you should be able to download a free demo copy of a program called Desktop Sheet Music. I have used an older version of it for about 4 or 5 years now and it should do everything that you need. It will also do much more, if you should need more features later on.
Hans
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Author: Dee
Date: 2003-02-11 22:51
However Finale Notepad is very, very limited in features. You cannot change time signature or key signature in the middle of the piece. Even some simple, basic pieces of music require that you have that ability. Of course what do you expect for free?
On the other hand, Noteworthy Composer has a very good set of features that allows you to handle typical pieces of music.
If you must have a Finale product, at least buy their entry level program PrintMusic! It's feature set is roughly comparable to Noteworthy Composer.
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