At 03:52 AM 7/13/2005, you wrote:
Sibelius asks that you
define these properties of a note before you enter the
note itself.
Not true. I use Sibelius (as well as Finale) regularly, and I never input
in this manner. I always enter the notes first and then everything else
afterwards. Just as in Finale, it is a simple matter to do mass entry of
articulations, mass copying of expressions, etc. I don't see that either
program has the advantage here. Finale is a bit more flexible, but
Sibelius' tremendous copy facility closes the gap quite
handily. Ultimately, both programs are going to get you where you need to
go. But one will put a smile on your face when you open it up every day,
the other, less so. There is no predicting this. Each person has to find
out for themselves, and a lively exchange of information helps this processs.
I know many of you are tired of these Sibelius references on a Finale list,
but the benefits overall far outweigh the inconvenience of hitting the
delete key. The discussion has been informational for both programs,
weeding out mis-information, and galvanizing ideas for a better version of
Finale in the future, which is something we all want. In spite of some of
the intense exchanges that have taken place here, I see nothing but "good
health" here, and I will now go drink to all of yours (orange juice of
course, it's a bit early in the day!).
Dan Carno
Daniel Carno
Music Engraving Services
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