Windows 10 and music notation software
A summary of notation software compatibility with Windows 10 at this time.
MakeMusic and Steinberg transfer development of MusicXML and SMuFL to web community group
In a move that may spur the improvement and adoption of open standards for music notation, MakeMusic and Steinberg announced that they will be transferring development of their respective standard formats of MusicXML and SMuFL to the new Music Notation Community Group at the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C).
All keyed up: Keyless instruments in a keyed score
Along with a bit of history behind the convention, the how and why to use and create instruments that don't display a key signature in Sibelius, Finale, and MuseScore.
All keyed up: Going keyless in your score
A brief set of tips on when, why and how to use open key signatures as opposed to C major, in Sibelius, Finale, and MuseScore.
Plug-in Developer’s Notebook: The Colored Notehead Style Project
Bob Zawalich takes us inside the process of creating a way to color individual noteheads within a chord, eventually resulting in the development of the Colored Notehead Styles plug-in suite.
MakeMusic acquires Weezic; web-based SmartMusic planned
MakeMusic acquires Weezic, a Paris-based startup, in order to incorporate its web-based interactive learning music software into the SmartMusic product line, and to open a European outpost.
A modest proposal for a Sibelius app store
A concept for a place where users can discover add-ons, purchase plug-ins, sound sets and more, with installation and updates automatically managed all from directly within Sibelius.
Summer reading list, Sibelius blog style
We're heading to the beach for a few days. If you're doing the same, or just taking it easy on your porch, bring along this summer reading list to get up to speed on the year's news to date.
