is awkard for me. They are
just different. You may not want to learn Sibelius. That's OK. But Sibelius
will work extremely well if you don't try to make it act like Finale.
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Yes. At http://groups.yahoo.com/group/sibelius-list/ and it is a very
helpful community.
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parts
here is an indicator of that. I remember pre-Sibelius Finale. It's MUCH
better now.
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Does
anyone
you see. Then again you may always
prefer Finale.
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, then trying to convince them that I'm not a thief, that I
really did upgrade my Duron 800 to an Athlon64, etc., etc. ... So my
Sibelius CD remains on the shelf.
There's no long wait or intense explanation. They are very nice and the
process is usually fast and painless.
Richard Smith
think you will
find Sibelius easy to use without a midi. I work quickly on both my desktop
and my laptop without midi. Just give yourself a little time to get adjusted
to Sibelius before making a judgment. Finale methods won't work so you have
to build new habits.
Richard Smith
they are able to update the notation part of
the program SOON! The Notion folks need to stop worrying about recording
more samples and get the engraving part up to date.
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also divide parts
as well as combine them (as in a percussion mini score) as long as the
transposition remains the same for both parts. You cannot yet add, say, a
treble clef euphonium in Bb to a concert pitch bass clef part but that's on
the way.
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and require too much
concentration. I have limited RAM :)
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a native Sibelius file. Then it's
pretty easy to clean up, edit, or otherwise change it. One should also be
familiar with the many plug-ins that are useful for cleaning up imported
files as well as the very sophisticated filtering that Sibelius has.
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in importance.
The user base for engraving software is quite varied. No one should assume
that others need to use the software the same way they do. Both graphic and
aural aspects of both Finale and Sibelius must continue to improve.
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be interested.
I would like your thoughts about content, design, ect. as well as any
errors you might find. Thanks for helping to beta test my site.
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of copying repeated
sections into through composed music. But that's another subject (about
which I know there can be strong feelings!)
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Robert Patterson wrote:
it sounds like the
only advantage of linked parts is that they're all in one big file
, I would save the copy to cue routine for a last
step to avoid double editing. I frequently use copy as a final step to
achieve results very similar to mirrors.
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Johannes Gebauer wrote:
On 12.08.2006 dhbailey wrote:
I just wish that Finale
tabs on the keypad and the cue note
switch is under the second. The entire process can be carried out
(except note selection) without a mouse.
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Johannes Gebauer wrote:
On 12.08.2006 Richard Smith wrote:
If I understand your question, Sibelius
like me. Perhaps Finale thinks more like you do. I think
this is why we have to very mature and very capable notation packages
that are quite different from each other.
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David W. Fenton wrote:
On 12 Aug 2006 at 15:31, Richard Smith wrote
and capable.
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David W. Fenton wrote:
On 13 Aug 2006 at 8:25, dhbailey wrote:
Curiously though, there are also some heavy-hitter Sibelius users
(admittedly not many) who don't like it either and who use Sibelius'
wonderful key-mapping feature
requires you to
buy the full plug-in to export MusicXML. So if you don't have the
plug-in, this may not be a good choice. Importing MusicXMLis, however,
free and has become the best method for moving from Finale to Sibelius.
Richard Smith
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layer
without changing the rest of the bar. That's what I was referring to. In
this particular job I frequently had to rewrite voice 2 from scratch
because I could not change just the individual notes that needed changing.
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Tyler Turner wrote
laptop to accommodate the absence of the number
keypad.
This is exactly what I mean when I say Sibelius thinks like me. In
your case, it sounds like Finale thinks more like you.
Richard Smith
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, and the other will be at the Cathedral of St. John
the Evangelist, October 18th from 12:15-12:45 P.M.
My sincerest thanks to Mike for his interest in this piece. For those
interested, the music can br reviewed on my website at
www.rgsmithmusic.com http://www.rgsmithmusic.com .
Richard Smith
RG
, and digital files of other works. Dealers could also
profit from printing (for an additional fee) digital files for customers
that don't want to print their own (or can't).
I'll be glad when the laws reflect present reality.
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Darcy James Argue wrote
I certainly didn't mean to imply this was a legal opinion. The point was
that current copyright laws are unreasonable and regressive in the light
of modern technology. I just think changes are needed.
Richard Smith
John Howell wrote:
At 3:53 PM -0500 8/23/06, Richard Smith wrote:
In my
That's certainly true. Those of us in the back could go for several days
without those fussy reeds. They're far too concerned with silly things
like notes and intonation. :)
Richard Smith
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Carl Dershem wrote:
Well, anything that keeps the woodwinds at a distance from
. Sibelius placed them at the bottom.
I know this is a the Finale list but this machine is waiting on a
reformat and Finale is temporarily uninstalled.
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dhbailey wrote:
Christopher Smith wrote:
Either top or bottom seems to be common - strict
a long time (v.2) Finale user but prefer Sib. I would say both are
definitely capable of the same result, minus the human imperfections.
Interestingly, one of the minor reasons I prefer Sib. is because Finale
output, to me, often looks too mechanical.
Richard Smith
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(roughly) equivalent, I know that
others may not and some publishers may not.
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Robert Patterson wrote:
Hoping not to continue a religious war, I offer the fact that I never
could get past the template setup in Sib. because it apparently lacks
? The software or the method is not the
goal, just the tool.
For whatever it's worth, David B., I agree that Finale's transposition
method is more direct which is a mild annoyance for me. I often just do
the transposition the old fashioned way, transpose the interval and
change the key.
Richard
classical sax sound instead of the aggressive pop/jazz sound
which is all I have been able to find.
On the other hand, if I wrote for jazz bands, I would probably like
what's available.
Richard Smith
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Eric Dannewitz wrote:
Then go edit Wikipedia. However, I doubt
away.
My question is what will GPO Wind Ensemble have in it that's not in GPO
Orchestra. Saxophones and some expanded percussion? I would be content
with a civilized classical sax sound. I think everything else I need is
in GPO orchestra.
Richard Smith
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The distinctions are not always clear. The wind ensemble's connection to
the band should not be obscured but the the connection to older wind
music is also important.
Richard Smith
www.rgsmithmusic.com
Are we talking about bands or wind ensemble?
Maybe I'm mistaken, but I thought
rather than English baritones.
That, I guess, is more of a wind ensemble library than a band with lots
of extra doubling.
Richard Smith
www.rgsmithmusic.com
But for samples, wouldn't you want a completely different sound?
WHile they can play the same repertory, they amount of section
doubling
You're right, of course. Doubling the same instrument is just a waste of
resources. Egg on my face!
I think, for my purposes, I would prefer a wind ensemble to a larger
concert band set up because of the greater clarity (much like the real
world).
Richard Smith
www.rgsmithmusic.com
I seem to be having trouble with language. When I said instruments, I
meant samples, not different samples of the same instrument. Sorry for
being unclear.
Richard Smith
www.rgsmithmusic.com
Not at all. As I mentioned, in Garritan instruments, doubling the
player variations (i.e. Flute
Does this require the full Kontakt player or will the Finale version (or
Sibelius) work.
Richard
Smtih
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Thanks, Darcy. Your analogy was perfect and I did find the var 1 2
knobs. I have much to learn about GPO an appreciate your help.
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instruments (real sampled rolls, bar chimes, ect.) are
convincing.
Hope this helps.
Richard Smith
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So, as I just asked Darcy privately, if I convert
Many soundblaster cards have a similar function. It's called
What-U-Hear. But you'll have to record through another app. Just about
anything will do, even the recorder that comes with the soundblaster.
Richard Smith
Andrew Stiller wrote:
On Nov 29, 2006, at 9:51 PM, Christopher Smith wrote
different uses and working
methods. Because of this, we will all probably find parts of the
software we don't need.
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Kurt Gnos wrote:
I was somewhat astonished by this discussion, as I was astonished by
the energy Coda/MakeMusic invests
orchestras as well!!
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their treatment at the hands of my English ancestors.
American culture is a combination of all of the people who have settled
here for whatever reason and it's different from region to region. It is
not absent. Some Americans should stop trying to be European and be
themselves.
Rant over.
Richard Smith
fields, it is necessary for the
human, not the machine, to be in charge.
Incidentally, I find that I am less aware of the computer when working
in Sibelius than in Finale, but that is, again, a difference in the way
I think as compared to others.
Richard Smith
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Raymond
Finale users well.
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Eric Dannewitz wrote:
There really should be a boycott movement for them. I don't use
Sibelius, but at least they were upfront in saying what was new and
what had been fixed.
I imagine that also, as was the case in the last version, if you
by Sibelius officials.
Richard Smith
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Bruce E. Clausen wrote:
To All:
I'm considering switching to Sibelius from Finale06, after having tried out the
demo for Sib5. I'm not sure if this is a case of the grass being greener. Mu
uses are as composer and self-publisher. What
by Finale
when I use my own content? Just wondering :)
Richard Smith
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; and
stop fussin' because someone else makes a different choice.
Sorry to be so long.
Richard Smith
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Steve Schow wrote:
Well, isn't there really more to it than that? Does Sibelius have the equivalent of speedy entry? How is Sibelius's Hyperscribe mode? How is Sib's
sophisticated tools best
suits your personal needs and working method.
That's why I think electronic delivery of music should be by .pdf rather
than a music data file. I'll be glad when that is more common. Then the
choice of engraving tool will matter less.
Richard Smith
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I have seen it written that Dvorak returned from a visit with Brahms
quite upset because Brahms was such a great man and he believes in
nothing, absolutely nothing. I don't know how reliable that is but it
certainly puts the Brahms discussion in a different light.
Richard Smith
There is a little swing figure in Brahms 2nd Piano Concerto. In the
clarinets. I remember the giggles from their section when it was first
discovered in rehearsal. That pre-dates the swing band by, what, 50 years?
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In a message dated 8/9/07 9:31:12 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Did they then explain why MakeMusic seems to have abandoned Speedy
Entry, which I have found can be quite efficient and entirely
computer-keyboard
of the arm twisting
that MM does to make sure they renew your yearly subscription.
Richard Smith
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Noel Stoutenburg wrote:
Kurt Gnos wrote:
At the moment there don't even exists a Finale Notepad 2008, so
nobody but
Finale 2008 users can use my files.
If history repeats
high level Sibelius officials who are very
knowledgeable about Sibelius and very willing to help. You may yet find
a solution spur some future development. Sibelius is usually very
responsive to users needs.
Richard Smith
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Leigh Daniels wrote:
I was curious what
to tweak things.
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Sibelius 5 comes with about 3GB of samples called Sibelius Sounds
Essentials. It includes GPO, Garriton JABB, Concert and Maching Band,
Virtual Drumline, and World Music. It also has VST/AU support so you can
also use other sample libraries.
Richard Smith
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Dean M
Sorry. Try this one.
http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/sibelius-list/message/33713.
RGS
Johannes Gebauer wrote:
On 14.10.2007 Richard Smith wrote:
I am a long time Finale user (since v.2) currently using 2005. I am
also experienced with Sibelius (since v.1) which is my preferred
program
.
Richard Smith
David W. Fenton wrote:
On 14 Oct 2007 at 7:59, Richard Smith wrote:
Sorry. Try this one.
http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/sibelius-list/message/33713.
Sorry, but for a thread to begin with this:
Sibelius' keyboard entry routines are what Finale has been
trying
The demo version doesn't come with the sample library that the full
version does. This is apparently because of the expense of licensing the
third party samples as well as an attempt to keep the download size
somewhat reasonable; the sample library is over 3GB.
Richard Smith
http
. It was an add on for Sib. Now, in 5.1 (have you downloaded the
update?), my GPO has been converted to stand alone GPO (no extra fee)
and all works well but it is a bit more complicated than before.
But if a MIDI idiot like me can get it, anyone can. :)
Richard Smith
http://rgsmithmusic.com
Opps. Wrong address. http://www.rgsmithmusic.com
Richard Smith
Dean M. Estabrook wrote:
Hi Richard ... thank you for the response. Well, the Reference book
is built into Sib as a menu item, unless you mean something different.
If you do, then, yes, I would love the PDF. I haven't downloaded
the 5.1 upgrade, delete your 5.0, install the
5.1 and use your present install code for 5.1 but please check with
Sib's tech support before doing that. 5.1 fixed many things from 5.0 and
you really should get it (it's free).
Richard Smith
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Dean M. Estabrook wrote:
Hi
different and some
may prefer Finale's while others prefer Sibelius'.
Richard Smith
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Eric Dannewitz wrote:
I, so far, find Sibelius extremely backwards. Like putting
articulations on notes after I enter them. Still can't figure that
out. Nor if you decide you want
approach to fit the
particular circumstance. Conversely, I find Finale's Speedy Entry
restrictive but many of the workers on this list would certainly
disagree. These two are just differently abled and the versatility is
good for us all.
Richard Smith
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Eric Dannewitz
responses might
provide an interesting discussion.
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the menu bar, has
most of the controls you normally need. You just learn to look there first.
Hope that helps.
Richard Smith
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Eric Dannewitz wrote:
Right clicking does not bring up any context menu that has OTHER in
it. I get Cut, Copy, Paste, Delete, Capture Idea, Voice
Christopher Smith wrote:
Am I to understand that these answers will serve as ammunition for you
in a discussion you are presently having with a client? 8-)
Christopher
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Hey! We're a fun bunch!!
RGS
Dean M. Estabrook wrote:
Imagine that ... a lively conversation among horn players!
Dean
On Nov 3, 2007, at 9:53 PM, Robert Patterson wrote:
On 11/2/07, Richard Smith [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
there is a lively discussion among horn players
about whether
I want to see 6/8 at sight so I don't miss it. My brain is old and I
have to do a lot of sight reading :)
Richard Smith
Robert Patterson wrote:
I tend to prefer legibility over consistency. If there is quarter note
at the beginning of the bar, I would probably write 4 8r 4r 8
very little. But
that's just me, others will, no doubt, have different experiences.
Richard Smith
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ThomaStudios wrote:
While I would generally agree with this, I've been learning Sibelius
for the past 5 weeks or so, having jumped on their cross-grade sale
back
be displayed so that way you get both horizontal and vertical
movement.
RGS
David W. Fenton wrote:
On 28 Nov 2007 at 17:24, Richard Smith wrote:
With apologies for answering Sibelius questions on the Finale list, just
set the page view to page width (or so). Then home will go to the
previous page
and can always be recovered easily.
RGS
David W. Fenton wrote:
On 28 Nov 2007 at 22:32, Richard Smith wrote:
Don't know. I haven't tried that. You can re-map a lot of things but that
strikes me as one that might not work. I'll play a little and let you know
what I find. I agree it seems
I have visited bandmusicdirect.com and downloaded the Finale Viewer. My
browser (IE as recommended on the site for PC) will not display music. I
get blank staves and music playing. Other than that, it look very much
like Scorch.
Richard Smith
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Noel Stoutenburg
Four dotted eighths (or four quarters in duplet). You want to make both
the beat and the duple feel clear. The tied version obscures the beat
slightly so you have to use precious (limited in my case) mental energy
for something other than pure music making.
Richard Smith
http
Mostly desktop for the serious work. The laptop is for classroom and
quick work. My desktop sounds much better, has more resources and is
faster so I prefer to work on it.
Richard Smith
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Chuck Israels wrote:
I'm in the desktop camp.
Chuck
On Dec 12, 2007, at 9
vertically, just grab an end and pull.
The sub-bracket works well for isolating staves within a bracketed set
but tying to install a second bracket (instead of the sub-bracket)
inside the first results in only an extra wing or two being visible.
Richard Smith
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dc
on a Mac.
If your text problem is on record anywhere at Sibelius, Daniel will
know. And the other folks on that list are helpful, too.
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Darcy James Argue wrote:
Hi Johannes,
So far, I only have one client who insists on Sibelius, so I am
the layout menu. There you can
force a system or a page break exactly where you want it. You can also
force a bar to the next line by highlighting the barline and hitting
enter.
The filter is great tool. It can save lots of time and tedious mouse clicks.
Richard Smith
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Music XML is best but you will have to buy the Dolet for Sibelius (about
$120). Printing the Sib file and then scanning might be a better
solution than MIDI.
Richard Smith
http://www.rgsmithmusic.com
Noel Stoutenburg wrote:
Kim Richmond wrote:
Is there a way to convert Sibelius files
are the second person to suggest the drupal contact module so I'm
looking into it. Thanks.
Richard Smith
http://www.rgsmithmusic.com
A-NO-NE Music wrote:
Richard Smith / 08.4.23 / 7:25 AM wrote:
Crass commercialism here. I've been engaged in a major renovation of my
web site, http
any money on it and did it all myself.
Richard Smith
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A-NO-NE Music wrote:
A-NO-NE Music / 08.4.24 / 0:56 PM wrote:
I was under the impression you used ThemeSnap, correct?
My mistake. You used iTheme. I didn't know this one.
I took a look at your logo
suggestion for an article. If anyone wants
to write it and send it to me, I'll take a look at it. And I'll give
credit to the author.
Richard Smith
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Barbara Touburg wrote:
A very nice site, Richard.
I suggest adding a page Why I Use Finale Notation Software though
That was true 2 or 3 generations ago but this horn player has no problem
with key signatures and doesn't know anyone who does. Those guys must
live in a very small musical world.
Richard Smith
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Christopher Smith wrote:
But your point
As others have suggested, Noteworthy Composer seems to be a favorite
among vocal people and elementary music teachers. Many of the vocal
sites have music for download in the NWC format. There's a free NWC
reader that's somewhat like Scorch for Sibelius.
Richard Smith
http
Recordare
http://www.recordare.com/default.asp to convert the file to Finale's
format. This is your best choice. Otherwise you might find a Sibelius
user with the Music XML plug in to convert it for you or you might try
printing the file and then scanning.
Hope that helps
Richard Smith
http
is that both programs have things they do well and others that
are awkward or not directly possible. We should be grateful for two
very through choices.
Richard Smith
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Robert Patterson wrote:
On Fri, Jul 25, 2008 at 6:31 AM, dhbailey
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I
working method makes one or the other better
for that person.
RGS
Robert Patterson wrote:
Richard Smith wrote:
Sibelius 5 works the same as 4 with regard to instrument brackets;
you can place thin sub-brackets within any bracketed instrument sets.
But you can't further nest the sub-brackets
. I suspect
that MMs yearly subscription, (opps I meant upgrade) cycle has severely
hampered major upgrades and improvements to the software.
Richard Smith
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Robert Patterson wrote:
In Finale, you can nest brackets (in my case, desk brackets)
arbitrarily deep
capability. I am eager for the day when music is delivered
to the client or publisher via .PDF and our choice of software is
insignificant.
Richard Smith
Robert Patterson wrote:
Since then, though, it seems Finale has mostly been influenced by Sib.
But I still become very impatient with Sib
.
Careful workers will, of course, not make this error. But one of the
deceptive things about our modern software is how good (superficially)
it can make sloppy work look.
dhbailey wrote:
Richard Smith wrote:
Sibelius does the same thing as Finale in this case. But, if I may
give a player's
the bottom of the paper.
Just a thought...
Richard Smith
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Lee Actor wrote:
I bind my 17 scores with a 14 binding, but I have irgert flush against
the bottom of the score and leave the 3 without a binding free at
the top. Any place will do it (but they don't have
score for study/reference and a somewhat condensed score from which
to conduct!
Richard Smith
John Howell wrote:
At 11:20 PM -0500 8/3/08, Richard Smith wrote:
Just a comment on larger scores. I find a 17 score too long to
handle easily in rehearsal. It hangs over the end of the stand and
sort
Spem in Alium (Tallis) is the correct answer. But I say planned because
it's not progressing much and I don't have anyone to play it anyway.
Richard Smith
John Howell wrote:
There's only one that I know of, but I'm blanking on the composer.
(Tallis? English, at least, and composed
.
Richard Smith
Aaron Sherber wrote:
Okay, now we're getting totally away from binding issues, but since
you bring it up
As a conductor, I like my workspace to be comfortably larger than my
scores. I always keep a spare baton on my desk, and in rehearsal I'm
likely to keep a pencil, some
to perform it so its kind of a back burner thing that someday will
get done. I hope.
Richard Smith
Andrew Stiller wrote:
On Aug 4, 2008, at 2:21 PM, Dean M. Estabrook wrote:
FORTY part choral piece ...? My curiosity is piqued ... what is it?
Presumably the famous (and very good) Spem
From a guy who has spent 30 years directing marching bands: Ya gotta
be kiddin'!!
RGS
Richard Yates wrote:
FORTY part choral piece ...? My curiosity is piqued ... what is it?
Presumably the famous (and very good) Spem in alium nunquam
habui of Thomas Tallis. I'm not sure how you
that can be very nice,
works great with Sibelius, and has a very clean interface. It's worth a
look.
It also has the advantage of being free. You pay only for content. And,
unlike Smartmusic, you don't have to pay to use your own stuff. It's
worth a look.
Richard Smith
http://www.rgsmithmusic.com
. This is already to long and it's late.
Richard Smith
http://www.rgsmithmusic.com
Christopher Smith wrote:
On 20-Oct-08, at 20-Oct-08 12:01 PM, Daniel Wolf wrote:
There is quite a bit of formal research into the readability of text
fonts. For music copying and engraving, it appears
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