You asked, we answered! The first of a multi-part episode in which we respond to listener questions and dispense solicited (and unsolicited) advice about music notation software and related technology.
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Introducing Lelandia, a new suite of music fonts for Sibelius
Lelandia is a newly created music font available for use in Sibelius that you can get from Notation Central. Lelandia was migrated from Leland, which is the default music font used in newer versions of MuseScore. Leland is inspired by the look of the SCORE engraving program, created by Leland Smith.
Sibelius 2023.5: New hiding options make individually voiced parts possible from a condensed score
Sibelius 2023.5 introduces the ability to hide individual notes that appear in the same chord in one voice and create dynamic parts sourced from one staff. The update also adds the option to export and view a list of keyboard shortcuts, as well as other improvements.
NotePerformer 4 connects your favorite notation software to your favorite sample libraries
NotePerformer 4 is available, adding to its own modeled sound library the ability to play back many of the most popular, premium orchestral sample libraries in same user-friendly way as one can with the built-in NotePerformer sounds.
A Special Tools investigation in Finale
Detective Jason Loffredo is back with the Conquering Finale video series. His “Special Tools Investigation” will dissect each one of these tools, perform forensic analysis, and present evidence that you have access to a powerful array of engraving tools for individual notes and measures.
The rights stuff, with Jim Kendrick
You may know all about writing music. But what about your rights and music? Attorney and music publisher Jim Kendrick expertly steers us through the intersection of creativity, copyright, and technology. A transcript of one of our most informative podcast episodes.
Ask your questions on the Scoring Notes podcast
Have you ever listened to an episode of the Scoring Notes podcast and wished you could ask a question directly on the show? Now’s your chance to do so, and we may feature it on our next episode.
Pedals, Pitches, and Pixels: MOLA harp notation webinar
MOLA presented a webinar called Pedals, Pitches, and Pixels: An Introduction to Harp Notation. This session was jam-packed with resources about writing for the harp and how to get results in the software, with information from top players, librarians, and music preparers.
Ask your questions on the Scoring Notes podcast
Have you ever listened to an episode of the Scoring Notes podcast and wished you could ask a question directly on the show? Now’s your chance to do so, and we may feature it on our next episode.
First-ever tech fair to debut at 2023 MOLA conference on June 2
The MOLA 2023 conference will see the debut of the Tech Fair, on Friday, June 2, 2023. The fair will be an opportunity for technology-focused presentations and exhibits, especially those relevant to performance librarians, publishers and musicians.