Compose, edit, print, and publish your own musical scores with Finale 2012. by Sarah-Claire Clark Jordan. 25th Apr 2013. The creative process is a cruel mistress sometimes. Ideas come at the most inconvenient moments and then won’t come when you need them the most. When it comes to composing music, when an idea strikes it is especially difficult to successfully get an idea down on paper. First you have to draw the staff or scramble around for staff paper, and then meticulously draw every single note, the time signature, key, etc. Thankfully, there is software out there to help composers write out their music quickly and easily. Finale 2012 is music notation software for PC that has a long history of helping composers create musical masterpieces. Finale 2012 is already an industry standard when it comes to software for composing. From start to finish, the whole process is made very easy and straightforward. Whatever you are using the program for, Finale 2012 will guide you through the process. There are many ways to enter notes into the program, so you can choose the way that works best for you. MIDI is a popular choice, but you can also just use the mouse or even the MicNotator® feature to compose. Finale 2012 makes adding lyrics and chords a breeze as well. Once you are satisfied with your piece, listen back to it using the instrument libraries provided. If you wish to share your music electronically, Finale 2012 allows you to do this so that others can see your work and edit it if they like. There are even educational worksheets available for use by music teachers. Download a free trial of Finale 2012 and experience a revolution in musical composition. Pros: • Easy to use • Many methods for entering notes • Lyrics and chords are easy to add • Extensive instrument libraries • Share finished score electronically • Educational worksheets for music teachers. Cons: • May use up a lot of resources. Finale 2012 Limitations: • 30-day trial. Related programs. Finale Notepad.
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