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Get Set Up with Notation Software
Learn your way around the basics of a music notation program. MuseScore, Finale, Sibelius, NoteFlight are all good options.
MuseScore: If you're not already proficient in one, MuseScore is the recommended program for this class. Most of the scores in the anthology are available as MuseScore downloads. This program is a free open-source program that works cross-platform. Download it here, then watch some of these videos to get set up with how it works.
NoteFlight: If you need an alternative that doesn't require a download, accessible on any computer with a browser, Noteflight is another free option. You'll need to set up an account to get started. There are a few tutorials available here.
Setting Up Your Score
(MuseScore, 2 mins)
Text, Lyrics, and Chords
(MuseScore, 3 mins)
The Basics of Score Writing
(MuseScore, 4 mins)
Learn to Use a Chord Player
(and bookmark it!)
Throughout the semester, you'll be composing chord progressions and will need to be able to hear them and compare them with others. There are a lot of free online tools for this. Here are two free options that work in your browser.
ChordChord. Check out a 2-minute tutorial here.
Chord Player: Check out a 4-minute tutorial here.
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