Tuesday, August 9, 2011

Finale Notation Software


If you haven't started charting your own music, this is a great place to start.

When I was teaching music and technology in an elementary school setting - with my personal obsession for everything to look "professional", it was evident that hand written tests and choral arrangements would not do. Then one of my school parents told me about Notepad that her church music director used. After searching the internet I found that it was called Finale Notepad. 

On their website there are several different options available including a free download of notation software. The big question is "how user friendly is it?" The resounding answer is "VERY".  Even under time constraints and unfamiliarity with the software I was able to print out some wonderful looking work. In fact, because of this software, I was able to write and publish an instruction book on playing a song flute.

So if you're ready to branch out and start making your own worksheets, sheet music, scales, etc. Why not check it out.

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