From Ancient Greek to Znameny Chant, a world beyond Western notation

If news of Finale’s demise had you pondering what notation is for – and who it’s for – those are the right questions to ask. And yes, there is a world beyond Common Western Notation.

Here’s how to switch from Finale to Dorico – and important advice

Steinberg has shared a quick “switcher” tutorial for Finale users getting started with Dorico. Plus, here’s some general advice for switchers—especially for composers who are now worried they’ll lose access to their work.

Peter Kirn - August 27, 2024

Finale music notation software discontinued; devs embrace Dorico

It’s the end of an era in music notation software. 35 years after its introduction as Coda Music Technologies’ Finale, the landmark scoring software is at the end of its life. Developer MakeMusic is offering a steeply discounted crossgrade to Steinberg’s Dorico, and says Dorico represents “the bright future of the music notation industry.”

Peter Kirn - August 26, 2024

Add a notation view to Ableton Live Clips, for free: FPB Clip To Score

Peter Kirn - July 15, 2024

Music notation on a 4000-year timeline and more of music beyond Europe

Peter Kirn - March 26, 2024

In Dorico 5, refined notation and more realistic playback with less effort – even in Elements

Peter Kirn - June 5, 2023

A celebration of graphic scores and process

Peter Kirn - April 13, 2023

Dorico 4 is finally engraving-level notation with MIDI editing powers, in a single tool

Peter Kirn - January 14, 2022

Dorico, scoring for iPad, already has massive 1.1 update and unlimited players

Peter Kirn - August 27, 2021

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