Music Note Reading Software

With the software geared toward violin players.

Look for something called Smart Music.

2009-07-28 07:20:40 by Carl

MusicInteract is like a Virtual Piano Teacher. This product shall by no means replace a professional teacher, however, it can be used in a ...

To term me as "beginner" is too advanced a term. I have a 4 x 4 violin, whatever that means. I need software, interactive dvd, something that breaks it ALL down into intensely simple instructions that a dimented rock can understand. I don't know jack, I want to learn to read music, notes, all positioning, fine tuning, cleaning and caring, tips and tricks, plus increasingly challenging cords to ultimately turn me to what others would refer to as a "professional" or "master violinist".

I don't think software is gonna do it. An actual person will be able to properly assess your level of skill and form a teaching regime based around that. Software can't do that, and you need it, especially with an instrument like the violin (which can be VERY difficult to learn). Also, I've never heard the term 4 x 4 used for a violin before, but I assume that means it's a full-size violin. I started out on a three-quarter size violin and as my body and arms grew, I worked my way up to a full-size (I started in around fourth grade).

And if you need to learn to read music first, slow down a second. Don't leap right into the violin; I would actually suggest taking a few piano lessons first, and learning how to read music based on that. You will also need to know some basic theory.

The bottom line is, you're not going to get good just based off of a few lessons on the computer or a DVD. It takes time, effort, and a good teacher with tremendous patience. Also, if you do start learning, PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE.

Good luck!

2006-07-21 14:57:35 by Joe

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I posted this in the computer software category but only 2 answers so far...
I write poetry. I don't play musical instruments or read music. Sometimes when I write a poem music creeps into my head & I remember it. I'd like to have a way to "get the music down" so it could be heard by me and others. It would be especially neat if software existed that could intuit the chords because all I could do would be to "hunt and peck" on my computer keyboard like somebody who never learned to type. (I don't have a music keyboard because I don't play any instruments.)

Is there software out there for a novice with no note reading/musical ability, that I could do this with?

I saw an earlier YA on this that said "Finale, Sibelius, Band-in-a-box and Cakewalk are several music software packages." Who has more info on using these?

Does anybody have other suggestions for an inexpensive way to get this mission accomplished?

I have a Dell Latitude D400 from 2004 in case that helps. Thank you
Fire, that sounds awesome...almost too good to be true! I'll check it out. Thx!
Chain...do you mean Finale 2008 or Finale Songwriter 2007?

Do a google search for "Finale Notepad." It's completely free, and it's more than most people need to compose any kind of music you want. You have to register, but like I said. It's FREE.

It's great for somebody who doesn't know notation very well, because it has a midi feature--- you can listen to the notes you're placing WHILE you place then.

Then you can click and listen to your piece on the computer over and over again until you get it right.

I highly recommend Finale Notepad for your endeavors.

2007-07-27 06:37:40 by margot

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I'm trying to learn how to play the piano. I guess the first step is to figure out how to read sheet music. I was wondering if there was any software that will let me learn notes from the computer keyboard. Then I was hoping to get some books to learn how to actually play the piano, music theory, and also reading sheet music. Thanks.
I'm trying to learn how to play the piano. I guess the first step is to figure out how to read sheet music. I was wondering if there was any software that will let me learn notes from the computer keyboard. Then I was hoping to get some books to learn how to actually play the piano, music theory, and also reading sheet music. Thanks. I should also mention that I don't have direct access to a store (I have no car, college campus) and was hoping for recommended titles I can order off Amazon or BN.

You're really best off taking a few piano lessons in person, if possible. All the theory in the world won't help if you can't associate the notes to the keys and to the tones. Once you can get a good visual map of what C or F# *looks* and *sounds* like on the piano, then you can start looking at how it translates to sheet music. Once you get to that point, there are a million self-teaching books and videos, and you can pick one that will work best with a style of learing you like.

2006-09-03 18:14:23 by zephy

I write poetry. I don't play musical instruments or read music. However, once in a while when I write a poem music creeps into my head. Even though I haven't any means to write down the music, it stays in my memory. I'd like to have a way to permanently "get the music down." I don't have money to have somebody record it. It would be especially neat if software existed that would be able to intuit the chords because all I could do would be to "hunt and peck" on my computer keyboard sort of like somebody who never learned to type. (I don't have a music keyboard because as I said, I don't play any instruments.)

Is there software out there, especially for a novice with no note reading ability, that I could do this with?

I have seen an earlier YA on this that said "Finale, Sibelius, Band-in-a-box and Cakewalk are several software packages." Who has more detailed info on these?

I have a Dell Latitude D400 from 2004. Thank you!

foir those things you have to have some musical talent but oncake walk you can play it back and tweak it

2007-07-26 19:26:58 by margot