When preparing music, you always make sure what goes on the page is pitch-perfect. How about what goes on the bill? An encore presentation of one of our most popular episodes, with an update.
Podcast
A regular discussion with the interesting individuals who create music with notation software, as well as the talented people who create the tools themselves.
Learning how to use music notation software
The concept of music notation software is easy to understand, but the details of how to use the programs can be a more difficult matter. We share some key philosophies so that you can be more confident when you create music in the software.
Finale v27 and the SMuFL shuffle
Jason Loffredo returns to Scoring Notes to do the “SMuFL shuffle” and tells us how to do the dance with Finale v27, step-by-step.
Jason Wick on Finale development
Jason Wick, MakeMusic’s senior manager for Finale, discusses the product’s development and the new features that are in version 27 of the software.
On deadline
We discuss how to take the stress out of working on a deadline, organize a project, and make the end result better for everyone.
Sample rate, bit depth, bit rate, and you(r ears)
Have you ever wanted to export audio from your favorite music notation software, seen the terms “sample rate”, “bit depth”, and “bit rate”, and wondered what they really mean?
Comparing the major music notation software applications
Recorded live at the 2021 MOLA Conference, we talk all about the developments in MuseScore, Finale, Sibelius, and Dorico that have taken place over the past year, and compare each of them in a special presentation.
Daniel Ray “muses” about Audacity and StaffPad
Daniel Ray is the head of strategy for Muse Group, the company that originally started with Ultimate Guitar and later acquired MuseScore. He discusses Muse Group’s acquisitions of Audacity and StaffPad, and what it means for his company, for users, and for the entire industry.
Get organized with music notation files
You always want the right version of your music on the stands with the right players at the right time. Time to get organized with music notation files, and we’re here to help make it happen.
The “s” word: Subscription
The profane and sacred ways we pay for music notation software.