xemacs with abc-mode.el and then e.g. abcm2ps to produce printed output
--On Friday, November 12, 2004 13:07:06 -0800 Don Parrish-Bell <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
This is probably off-topic, but I think the people on this list would be most qualified to help me!
I have given up on Sibelius G7 as being tolerable as a notation entry tool! It fights everything you try to do!
I was wondering if anyone on the list has a recommendation for a program that allows entering notation graphically for classical guitar compositions? Here's a list of basic features I'm looking for:
1. Allows entering multiple "voices" without messing with what you enter (unless you ask it to!) 2. Allows playing back your composition at any point without altering what you have entered. 3. Allows easy Microsoft Windows type editing features (cut, paste, copy, etc.) without messing up what you have already entered or without automatically inserting or deleting measures. 4. It would be nice to be able to convert to and from tabulature. 5. Allows entering key and time signatures wherever you need them without messing up what you have already entered. 6. Allows entering lyrics, fingering, chord symbols, etc. without messing up what you have already entered. 7. Allows printing out postscript (or other form that an HP laser printer will accept). 8. Allows MIDI input and output. 9. Some file conversion utilities (other formats to its native one, and vice versa).
You'd think any of the programs out there would allow you to do these things. Am I just asking too much? I just want a tool that is just that ... a tool, not a monster with a mind of its own that you spend 99% of your time fighting with to do a simple task!
I do skim through the groups e-mails from time to time, and I do appreciate all everyone is doing on ABC format. But ABC format doesn't help with my music reading skills (sorry if I am missing someone's graphical notation efforts). Does anyone have some recommendations for me?
Or maybe someone can tell me how I go about buying Guitar Studio (whose author wants to be paid in Euros) from California?
I appreciate any help I can get! Thank you, Don Parrish-Bell
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