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Offline jehangircama

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Sibelius
on: August 25, 2005, 06:02:37 PM
Can someone tell me where I can get this software and how much it costs. Also, how good is it for composing? Thanks.
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Offline xvimbi

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Re: Sibelius
Reply #1 on: August 25, 2005, 06:18:59 PM
It's very good. You can find all purchasing information on www.sibelius.com (what a surprise ;))
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Re: Sibelius
Reply #2 on: August 25, 2005, 09:07:01 PM
Some of my old scores are almost unreadable and covered in pencil/pen marks.

Would this product be suitable if i just wanted to re-create them??
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Re: Sibelius
Reply #3 on: August 25, 2005, 09:13:56 PM
Quote from: thalbergmad on August 25, 2005, 09:07:01 PM
Some of my old scores are almost unreadable and covered in pencil/pen marks.

Would this product be suitable if i just wanted to re-create them??

Sibelius is pretty expensive. Better get new scores, unless you need to typeset a lot of them. And don't forget the countless hours of tedious work...
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Re: Sibelius
Reply #4 on: August 25, 2005, 09:35:29 PM
The countless hours of tedious work has put me off.

I will make do with the old ones.

Thanks for saving me £500.
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Re: Sibelius
Reply #5 on: August 26, 2005, 06:38:56 PM
Also consider Finale in your decision.  Sibelius and Finale are the two leading notation softwares. 
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Re: Sibelius
Reply #6 on: August 27, 2005, 03:39:29 PM
Sibelius however is a hell of a lot easier to use and can do pretty much (more or less) everything that Finale can do. I have both of them and Sibelius is just GREAT!!!!!
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Re: Sibelius
Reply #7 on: August 27, 2005, 04:42:56 PM
Sibelius wins hands down.

however i heard of an upcoming "sibelius killer" but i just can't remember the name?!?!?! someone help me with this?
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Re: Sibelius
Reply #8 on: August 29, 2005, 10:49:18 AM
thalbergmad,

You could also use the demo (dwonloadable) version if it is only for a few scores.

Best regards,

Stephane
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Re: Sibelius
Reply #9 on: September 02, 2005, 08:19:37 AM
Quote from: jehangircama on August 25, 2005, 06:02:37 PM
Can someone tell me where I can get this software and how much it costs. Also, how good is it for composing? Thanks.

I am 15 and i use the program to compose.  It is very good and it costs quite a bit...

I recommend it completly, 100% satisfaction here!
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