Members Shakkal Posted October 11, 2004 Members Posted October 11, 2004 Our band wants to register a few original songs and they require us to present the music in standard notation ... we only have the recordings and a few chord charts. Is there any good software out there for that purpose? I'll probably have to do the job but I'm way out of practice reading and writing music so anything that is beginner friendly would be most appreciated. Thanks a lot.
Poparad Posted October 11, 2004 Posted October 11, 2004 Finale is the industry standard program for notation, but it can be a bear to learn. I use Finale myself, but I've spend many hours fiddling with the program to figure out how to use it. An alternative to Finale that is more user-friendly is a program called Sibelius. For what you're looking to do (just some quick lead sheets) Sibelius might be an easier option. Both programs are good. I prefer Finale myself as I can do more with it, and since it's the one people tend to have, there's the whole compatibility thing that's a plus.
Members funkstix Posted October 11, 2004 Members Posted October 11, 2004 There is a free version of Finale (Finale Notepad). I use it from time to time, it is fairly simple. You can search on google for it.
Members Shakkal Posted October 11, 2004 Author Members Posted October 11, 2004 Thanks guys, I found both websites ... I'll check out Finale Notepad and research a bit more about Sibelius.
Members moody Posted October 31, 2004 Members Posted October 31, 2004 Sibelius is very easy and powerful enough for what you want to do.
Members Flanger Posted November 1, 2004 Members Posted November 1, 2004 Sibelius is far easier to use. If you aren't writing symphonies, there's no reason not to use it.
Members moody Posted November 1, 2004 Members Posted November 1, 2004 Originally posted by Flanger Sibelius is far easier to use. If you aren't writing symphonies, there's no reason not to use it. And if you are writing symphonies. I'm using it for my current music for screen classes - full conductors score and parts - easy.
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