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Kyleian
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Okay, so back in November-ish I downloaded Finale Notepad...
And it's been driving me batty for a few months now.
It comes down to two questions now...
1. Are there any better free (or somewhat cheap) programs out there?
2. A friend offered to make a copy of Encore for me... how legal is that?
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Tubachick
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It's quite illegal and i don't think you should, spend some money (it's worth it), and buy sibleus 5, or an older verison.
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Kyleian
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Yeah, I figured it was pretty illegal so I said no, much as I wanted it.
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Tubachick
(45 points)
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Awesum work, I just recently brought Sibelius 5, and it is worth EVERY penny, I can compose come much easier!!
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Canadian
(567 points)
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Right now I use Finale Note pad, only because it's free. I need a new programme to.
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Tubachick
(45 points)
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Trust me, the demo is nothing compared to the real thing, i spend all my free time on it, when i have free time that is!!
It's TOTALLY WORTH IT!!
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wmthor
(351 points)
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A good free one will be Noteworthy Composer. The free one has full features and unlimited usage (it say 30 days but does not really apply). Its simple and easy to use and u use the keyboard most of the time which kinda makes work faster. I downloaded the full version from torrent and if you wan it i can send it to you. Its a really small size file.
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The demo version of Finale sucks! Dun use it!!!
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I forgot to mention that the Noteworthy composer demo version has watermarks when you print it.
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SimpsonSaxGal
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I use Finale Notepad 2007. I must admit there are some features that I would love to have, but if you don't mind having pieces all in one time sig and one key sig, then it's decent. If it's just something you like tinkering around on, then Finale Notepad should suffice. If it's something you care passionately about and it's your job, then I strongly suggest getting one of those expensive programs. It'll be worth it.
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Jinx
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Finale Notepad is a stripped version of the real thing, Finale 2008 (or 2007).
Finale is very difficult to learn. If you want to start writing music right away, I would suggest you buy Sibelius, or use one of the free notation programs. Links at http://ace.acadiau.ca/score/others.htm
Most professional (and somewhat older) composers and arrangers I know use Finale.
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Drummer-dan
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This may be rather unprofessional for some reason but i tend to use Guitar Pro 5 when i'm writing, It's quite easy to get to grips with.
There are others i guess but i haven't heard of any.
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wmthor
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Guitar Pro is good for bands(guitar,bass,drum) and is easy to use.
Finale is more for orchestral music.
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Drummer-dan
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Oh right i can see your point there. I might try and see if i can actually riht an Ochestral Piece and on Guitar pro.
How do you write Orchestra?
Dan
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