There is an iPad version of Dorico, including a free version that has some lighter capabilities than the paid version. I mainly use Dorico on my Mac for lead sheets, which it does quite well, but haven’t used it much on the iPad yet.
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Double Bass The end of Finale
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That was my experience with Staffpad as well. I couldn't find a way to specify number of bars on a line.
Every month a few bucks are automatically charged to my credit card. That's a subscription, right? I had a desktop version.
So I'm screwed if and when my computer is ready for the electronics-recycling event? I guess I'll have to bite the bullet.
I have been using MuseScore for several years and am generally pretty happy with the results. It does not cost anything to use on Windows, Mac or Linux.
Note that MuseScore the notation software (downloaded from musescore.org) is NOT the same as musescore.com which is a paid service that sells access to sheet music via subscription. Very confusing and pretty annoying!
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For anyone considering downloading MuseScore, you might consider the option provided to download the latest version WITHOUT MuseHub.
Every download page has a link that says something like "Download MuseScore Studio without Muse Hub".
Installing Muse Hub will give you access to a better sound library, but also installs extra services on your computer, is not integral to the program's capabilities for notation and basic playback.
There's lots of discussion on the internet. Some people like it and some don't.
www.scoringnotes.com
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I initially did not like Musescore 4 because of my experience with Muse Hub, but am personally happy using it now.
You also DO NOT need an account at musescore.com or audio.com to make scores - the program displays the option to log into those services, but it works just fine without ever interacting with them! Just click on "scores" or File->New and start creating!
Note that MuseScore the notation software (downloaded from musescore.org) is NOT the same as musescore.com which is a paid service that sells access to sheet music via subscription. Very confusing and pretty annoying!
--
For anyone considering downloading MuseScore, you might consider the option provided to download the latest version WITHOUT MuseHub.
Every download page has a link that says something like "Download MuseScore Studio without Muse Hub".
Installing Muse Hub will give you access to a better sound library, but also installs extra services on your computer, is not integral to the program's capabilities for notation and basic playback.
There's lots of discussion on the internet. Some people like it and some don't.
Muse Hub transforms into a platform for playback options and audio tools - Scoring Notes
Muse Hub has expanded into a platform selling third-party playback options for use in MuseScore Studio, audio tools, and audio samples.
www.scoringnotes.com
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I initially did not like Musescore 4 because of my experience with Muse Hub, but am personally happy using it now.
You also DO NOT need an account at musescore.com or audio.com to make scores - the program displays the option to log into those services, but it works just fine without ever interacting with them! Just click on "scores" or File->New and start creating!
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I’m thinking I’ll have to go through my Finale projects and export them all to MusicXML in case I might want to edit them in the future.
But you can use Musescore without a subscription to write your own scores and to open up any Musescore files (that aren't in their subscription service page.) Even on that page, there are a few that are free.
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Well, that stinks. I've been using Finale PrintMusic for many years and it does everything I need. Once upon a time I had the first version of Finale on floppy disks(!!) and used that through my music school years. Luckily I bought a new PC a few years ago and PrintMusic running fine (even after the upgrade to Windows 11). But I suppose down the road I'll have to replace it, so I'll take a look at Dorico.
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I think I'm going to contact MakeMusic and ask them to make it possible to move my current copy of Finale to a different computer when the time comes because it's going to quite a while to port my leadsheets to another software. I have almost 700 leadsheets!
I saw a Facebook post today talking about a command in Finale that will export all projects in a folder to MusicXML files. I don’t imagine most leadsheets to be very complex or lengthy, so it might take less time than you fear.
Well, I’ve never been that great with Finale, but I didn’t want to bother learning something else. Guess I finally have some incentive!
One other option for MakeMusic would be to donate their code to the OpenSouce Foundation. That way the product could be continued to be developed by not as a commercial product. There's a lot of valuable source code there. It'd be a shame to see it junked.
As it happens, I tried to create a file in “Sibelius Pentulimate” today. I was able to input the piano part, but the interface is such a steaming pile of diarrhea that I know I won’t be using it moving forward. I still use Sib6 at home on an ancient computer with an ancient OS, but once that machine goes I will be looking for a new home. And I would rather die than give Avid a red dime of my money, ever.
I don’t remember who made it, but there’s a video out there about what a flaming dumpster fire Sibelius became once Avid got a hold of it. It is spot on. Not happening. Avid can pound sand. I’d rather write scores in my own blood with a rusty nib. It’s a shame, too, because Sib 6 was pure elegance embodied.
I don’t remember who made it, but there’s a video out there about what a flaming dumpster fire Sibelius became once Avid got a hold of it. It is spot on. Not happening. Avid can pound sand. I’d rather write scores in my own blood with a rusty nib. It’s a shame, too, because Sib 6 was pure elegance embodied.
This guy Sibelius’. Agree’d 1000% on all point, and 6 was my jam, too. I’m back to pencil, paper, and creative photocopying now and am deeply satisfied by the decision. I remember 20+ years ago David Baker used to gently chide us in his composition class about how reliant on the notation software tech everyone had become and what are we going to do if the machines stop working, etc, cause people wont be able to hear their own scores in their heads…. Here we are.
Muse Group is a skeevy company. I would stay far away from them as much as possible. I've been using Dorico for a few years, and I couldn't be happier with it. I would encourage anyone using Finale to switch to Dorico rather than go to Musescore or Sibelius.
OMG! Some PottyMouth hacked Chris Fitz's account and posted this unhinged rant!!!
Quick! Notify the Mods - ASAP, STAT, Now!!!
(jk)
Wow...
Nope. That was 100% for realz. There are very few things on this earth that I truly hate with every fiber of my being. Avid just happens to be one of those things. So pure and unfettered is my absolute disdain for that company that I can’t even express it here, or I would have to ban myself for profanity.
