Notation and Word Processing Software

[EADG mx]

I'm looking for software that I can use to make assignments/tests/etc with a combination of text and musical notation.

For example, so I could write out a scale or chord in notation and then write a question about it in text.

Any ideas?

[onlyclave]

Finale.

[EADG mx]

I'm familiar with Finale, thanks though

I'm actually looking for something more text oriented. Like a word processing program that can do notation, not vice versa.

[BassChuck]

Sibelius will allow you to export musical notation as PDF and you can paste that into a text doc. I'm more than certain that Finale can do that too.

[Questor]

There are a few free musical symbols fonts available on the net.

[EADG mx]

But will they allow me to draw on a staff?

[Questor]

Actually the MusicalSymbols font does have a "staff" character in addition to the other symbols (clefs, etc.).

[IanStephenson]

I'd typeset if in Finale (or similar), and copy/paste it into the WP of my choice.

Any WP is going to lack for notation even if it's possible, and simlarly notation packages are't going to WP.

[EADG mx]

Any idea where I can get MusicalSymbols?

I'm going to try out Finale as well

[Questor]

Originally Posted by EADG mx

Any idea where I can get MusicalSymbols?

I'm going to try out Finale as well

http://www.ufonts.com/musicalsymbols/

You can Google it to find your favorite site. It's a free font.

[jweiss]

Create your musical notation/staff in software such as Finale, Band in a Box, or Sibelius. Export the music as a jpg or pdf (or use a screen grab software such as MWSnap).

Import the graphic to MSWord or other word processing software. Add all the formatted text you want.

This is how I create lead sheets with arrangements etc. Works quite well.

Cheers,

Jeff

[EADG mx]

Thanks for all of the help. I'll try these 2 methods and see how they work out