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Thanks, but I was actually talking about combining parts onto one staff for the conductor's score. E.g. Merging trumpets 1 and 2 into a single staff. This can be done with implode; but it's apparently it's much quicker and easier in Dorico.

I'm a year late to the conversation, but if anyone was interested in moving over to Musescore Studio 4.5, for ($Free.99), in a recent patch (The 4.5.0 update), they added a finale function that I'm sure those of you who used finale would appreciate. The old "Input by Duration" writing mode. arrow keys up/down change pitch within the scale of the selected key signature, and simply pressing 1-7 gives you all note durations and typing a number will result in writing a note at the selected pitch, as the corresponding duration to whatever number was pressed. They also included a percussion table-input method (Which can be reverted to legacy input, via the preferences menu), which allows for both midi or mouse input. Also helps if you use a touch screen laptop device, with it having larger action buttons on screen, reducing mis-inputs from the inaccuracy of using a finger tip. They don't have things like Tempo tap or anything like that (Which I wish they'd add at some point.) But whatever functions that you want to have in the software, all you need to do is submit a request via Github. The Open Source Development team is very responsive and attentive to user requests, from my experience. They've worked very hard on a software that's 100% free to use without any sort of adware or inconvenient issues, once you set it all up. They even have a sound-library store via MuseHub but their in-house VST sounds are quite natural as they are. Personally I've mixed their in-house library with both Spitfire LABS and MuseHub's Vienna Brass library. (+ a Spitfire Felt Piano sound from MuseHub as well). Some of the sounds available on their library shop, I feel, need a lot of attention, but if you ever purchase one and are not satisfied with it, the refund process is very fast and easy to complete. I don't know. I know musescore can often be overlooked simply because it's a free open source software that many amateurs use, but I've been a user since MS2, and I have to say, it's been able to do 9/10 of the things I've wanted it to do, and then some. There's plenty of tools for professional engraving, and if there isn't a tool directly available for what you want to do, there's so many properties that can be edited for each element on the page, that you can make things move where you'd like them to go. My only complaint is that the program isn't that good at correcting accidentals with the "Optimize Inharmonic Spelling" function... It will simply change them all to b / bb or # / x markings depending on the key signature of the section selected. Other than that, I don't have many gripes at all about it. I've used Finale, Trial version, a handful of times, have test run Dorico and Sibelius through my peers, and after spending a couple hours on each, I still desired to use MS4.5. Either because it feels natural after so many years of using it, or, because in my opinion, it's a better program. Either way, I stand by it.. lol

I'm late seeing this post in here, but @Alex Weidmann if you hadn't already found it, I assume you're looking to condense scores in MS4.5. Way to do that easily is to click Format > Page Settings... > Scaling > Staff Space (sp): ___ (Down for smaller staves, up for larger staves).

Here's a new score (Finally). Written for String Quintet x Piano. Wrote it as a representation of how tense things are in the world nowadays. The mystery of not really knowing where things will go, from here. The rhythm / pulse throughout the piece signifies the ever-long march of time, that no one can run away from. Time that we all are limited in. The key change to A minor at the return to the motif signifies a slight feeling of hope among the tension, I feel, currently, in that I hope that things will become more bearable as time moves forward. Hope y'all enjoy this one. (I may or may not make updates to it, periodically, for the next couple weeks. Y'all know how I be at this point... lolol but I feel this one is as done as I can make it, at this moment.) The Calamity.pdf The Calamity.mp3

In an effort to actually get something done, I challenged myself to write and record a little piece in two hours; behold the result! The recording definitely got put off until the end. It's pretty out of tune/bad quality, but, I hope, bearable to listen to 🙂 Any and all feedback is greatly appreciated!

“Thank you so much, my dear. On the one hand, I feel blessed that I can capture the style, but on the other hand, I feel locked in. Schubert is my soul – he influences me incredibly. Still, I try each time to add something of my own, some small inventions of mine. Little by little, more and more. Finding your own voice is the hardest thing of all. In any case, I am very satisfied with my progress, and what matters most is that what I do is my whole life, and I feel blessed. Once again, thank you for your kind words.”

Beautiful. The spirit of Schubert certainly flows through you but still distinct, not just a mere pastiche. Well done!

Hello again, my dear friends, Here is another piece I wrote yesterday. Music of the moment. It’s one of those inspirations where you sit at the piano and it just comes out all at once, and I must say I truly loved this particular piece. Very Schubert-like, as always, but I believe I’ve also added my own touch. I hope you enjoy it.

Another Interpretation!

Many apps do the same thing, so what's special in your website? Henry

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I would like to share this with our high school ladies choir. Is this free to be used or do I need to pay a fee? Don't want to do something untoward. terri

I made a new record of this piece with score. Here is it

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I was listening to your work on my phone, when I started texting people, at some point I stopped what I was doing so I could listen to the music. This is rare for me. I think there is some gorgeous music. I personally like the move from 1-3 being calm. But I felt like after that beautiful calmness of 3, you have set-up some anger, or vivace well. The longing of the soprano in the upper range and emotional ending to 3 was great. This tension exists in the first measure of 5, but disappears, I wanted a movement of it. This music made me realize I need to do better lol. Beautiful stuff 5 makes me want to start running on the beach. Idk how else to say it. Also the soprano part sounds a little high. Idk what the range is, but even for a soprano, singing above the staff for a prolonged period of time (a minute straight or more) is quite difficult. High Bs and higher are terrifying for anyone, especially with the orchestra forte underneath, because the soprano can’t cheat or anything. So try to use this range more sparingly if you think you can. Although quite sylistically different from you, one the best composers to look at for easy vocal writing that still uses the full range of the soprano voice would be Donizetti. Take a look at the way he sets up singers for important high notes, I’ll try to find an example when I get home.

Lots of great use of changing colors to keep the same motif interesting. I think it is great as is, but if you were looking to add more, I would love some longer legato lines to add some contrast.

Have you had enough time to read it yet?

Just a friendly reminder to please try and keep the discussion strictly about the piece.

Interesting; I'll read it later.

Thanks Henry for pointing this out. @Churchcantor In your own words: So basically your posts so far could basically be summed up as "Haven't yet had the time nor mood to listen to it yet." I would rather hear what you might have to say about the music once you actually do listen to it, instead of posting 6 replies to my topic which don't discuss anything about the music. Before you replied, my topic had one reply by Chopin and was still on the "Works with Few Reviews" List. But now that you've cluttered the topic with meaningless posts, the topic is no longer on that list and is less likely to receive actual substantive reviews from the other members of the forum. There are places on the forum where you can post this kind of content though - such as in Off Topic - Journals. Or in the case of the Russian cartoon - either Random or Repertoire. Or you can tell your stories by posting status updates in your profile. But I think you are trashing the forum with the way you are currently using it.

Sounds like a good base, I'm excited to hear the final product

This is the best description for posted music I've seen, well done 😄 I liked this more and more as it went on. It kind of reminded me of the form of Bolero, just this giant crescendo of a piece. All the electronics and effects worked really well. At first I didn't think I would care for it, but as I said, by the end I wanted to replay it again. The ending caught me off guard too, very cool! I really like your Thom Yorke style of singing, you kind of sound like him too, especially when your vocals first entered. You a Radiohead fan? Your vocals became more emotional and unchained as it went on, I could really feel the pain. It was a bit much for me, but I think it fit the song well and shouldn't be altered. Awesome work mate! Keep the hits coming for my YC feed

Hey there Nikkol I knew I remembered you, I listened to your music before. These tracks are definitely an improvement, and I like the instrumental approach. 🙂 I think I liked Lana more than Carly, because you had many more moments with melody. That's something I would continue to pursue, because without vocals the music could sound kind of empty with just drums and rhythm guitar. I dig the drum parts too! Just make sure to keep practicing your craft because the drums and guitar are out of sync in places. Keep writing and posting, looking forward to hearing more guitar around here 😄