Music notation software has changed a lot over the last few years and the number of programs and features available have multiplied. There are many types with many different pluses and minuses. Over the course of the next few weeks I will be taking a look at several different types of notation software for both Mac and PC and outlining the features of each of them. I will also be rating the software on various areas such as ease of use, cost, help/support, input/output capabilities and ease of entry.
To keep this series from growing out of control I have decided to limit it to 10 software programs although some programs should be counted as several. I’ve tried to choose a wide variety of programs to appeal to different users and different budgets. To begin with, I have created a chart with the platforms supported by each software and the cost of the software. Each week
for the next few weeks I will be reviewing a different program.
1. Finale
2. Sibelius
3. Pizzicato
4. Lime
5. Nightingale
6. QuickScore Elite
7. Notewothy Composer
8. Mozart
9. Encore
10. MusicTime Deluxe
About the Author
Singer and Voice Teacher, Amy Gould has performed for numerous audiences around the western Michigan area. She is a vocalist and flutist with the 126 Army Band from Wyoming, Michigan and has performed as a guest artist with the Grand Rapids Symphonic Band. She has also performed with the Grand Rapids Opera Chorus and as a substitute for The Musekgon Camarata Singers. Throughout her teaching career of more than ten years, Amy has helped hundreds of students to improve their voices and reach their singing goals. She holds a B.A. in Vocal Music Performance from Michigan State University and has studied at the American Institute of Musical Studies in Graz, Austria. She has also attended master classes in vocal pedagogy by Richard Miller and acting by Mark Taslitt. Currently, she teaches private voice lessons and directs the VSA Adult Choir for adults with special needs. She also writes and produces her own podcast and blog to help singers (of all styles and ability levels) improve their singing.
by Jacob Morrison — Tue Jan 15, 2008 @ 11:32 am
by Ed Pearlman — Wed Jan 16, 2008 @ 7:12 pm
There were two versions for sale on the GVOX website one for Windows and one for Mac. Check out this link
http://www.gvox.com/buynow.php
by Amy Gould — Wed Jan 16, 2008 @ 9:22 pm
by Ed Pearlman — Mon Jan 28, 2008 @ 2:07 am
i have always used sibelius, and it is a mystery to me why it is ranked in second... its the best
Thanks
by Web developers — Fri Oct 16, 2009 @ 7:01 am