Week 4 - Introduction to different notation softwares

This week, we were introduced to notation software MuseScore. We experimented with the shortcuts to learn how to understand how to use the software. ITS FREEEEEEEEEEEEEEE

When we want to export what we created, we save it as a MusicXML File

We then explored other notation software – Noteflight and/or Flat.io. I used Flat.io in high school and remember it being annoying because of how difficult it was to use. We had to then open the file of what we just created on Musescore in the new software and see how we can manipulate it.

S creates a slur, using the up and down arrow can shift the note up and down with accidentals. There is a left side panel that has every feature you need, like Sibelius (except these features are on the top of the screen in Sibelius)

Below is a screen shot of my experimentation on Musescore

I was able to export it successfully into Noteflight. I like how in noteflight when you want to put in a new note, it highlights the note you go over. I remember in Sibelius it was very frustrating when you want to edit particular notes as it wouldn’t show what you were actually doing before you click and then the bar is messed up. But I do not like how the features are at the top because it is very small and squished. I like how it is in musescore because it actually writes what each section is (eg; Clefs, Key Signatures etc) unlike in Noteflight where they just use images. This is cause I know where everything is and I don’t have to guess where each feature is without going through each section. This was the same in Sibelius. I also think that it would be very confusing for students as well to use.

Below is my experimentation on Noteflight

Being able to export and import midi files is extremely useful for sharing ideas, especially in collaborative activities .