Tech: Lets talk Song Publishing

Subject: RE: Tech: Lets talk Song Publishing
From: GUEST,lloyd64
Date: 22 Feb 03 - 08:06 AM

Yes, Score Writer is powerful and far beyond my ablities but that is not saying much. Thank for the information about Sibelius, I'll look into that package. I would like a package that would convert the keys if requested.

Lloyd64, I have got to get my cookie back!

Subject: RE: Tech: Lets talk Song Publishing
From: JohnInKansas
Date: 22 Feb 03 - 04:14 AM

A previous thread with quite a lot of discussion is at Help: Music Annotation Software Question.

I did a refresh post to bring it back to the top, or use the above link. I think that the information there is still mostly reasonably current, and a quick read will give you some idea of what's been discussed.

Most notation programs will make simple midi files. The only exception I've seen that you're likely to run into is a "free-trial" program or two that have that function "left out" or disabled - in hopes you'll buy the slightly more expensive version(s).

If you want to do "serious" midi, you probably need a "sequencer" program rather than a pure notation program, although either kind will usually print music that is "passable" for casual use.

If you want a program that prints first-rate notation/scores and does "decent" midi and allows you to print tab for any instrument, your almost stuck with going to one of the "pro" programs. The general concensus seems to be that Sibelius is the top choice, but it's something like $600 - I haven't checked the price lately. There are a few others that are in that same class as far as what the program will do - and what it will cost.

There are many excellent free-ware and moderately priced notation programs available, but each has its own limitations; and you need to figure out exactly what you need to do with it in order to make a "best" choice.

John

Subject: RE: Tech: Lets talk Song Publishing
From: Neighmond
Date: 22 Feb 03 - 03:08 AM

I can't read music- I play it on the piano or guitar and pay the neighbor lady, who teaches piano, to write it on notation. THERE'S my software!

Chaz.

Subject: RE: Tech: Lets talk Song Publishing
From: Kaleea
Date: 22 Feb 03 - 02:35 AM

What software do you folks use? I have yet to find something which fits my needs. I compose & arrange for most every instrumentation imaginable, including choral ensembles. Also, I need something which is capable of providing tablature for any stringed instruments from Mountain Dulcimer to 12 string guitar. I have many friends who have packages for professional musicians which include midi, but when they play the music on keyboard, the notation is incorrect. I know that when I write or arrange, what I write is correct, so I have not bothered to get a program yet. Is there one out there which does not cost alot but is accurate & easy to use?

Subject: RE: Tech: Lets talk Song Publishing
From: MMario
Date: 21 Feb 03 - 11:12 PM

Noteworthy Composer - though I don't compose - just transcribe from sheet music.

Subject: Tech: Lets talk Song Publishing
From: GUEST,lloyd64
Date: 21 Feb 03 - 11:08 PM

I have been using Score Writer to document my music. At this time I'm very happy with the results. It is a very powerful low cost software package. I only wish I new more about Music101. I have to fit everthing into 4/4 or 3/4 time, but I think at least one song should 6/8. O'well at least I'm getting my songs on paper, even if the timing is wrong. I will include a tape with the book to help things along.

It is taking a lot of time but it is fun.

A Midi connection would speed thing up, I think.

What sofware do you use?

Lloyd64