Binding: CD-ROM
Brand: Sibelius
EAN: 0674169150007
Feature: Input notes via mouse, computer keyboard or MIDI keyboard/MIDI Guitar
Format: CD-ROM
Label: Sibelius Software Ltd.
Manufacturer: Sibelius Software Ltd.
Model: XCEO5
Platform: Windows XP
Publisher: Sibelius Software Ltd.
Release Date: 2008-06-30
Studio: Sibelius Software Ltd.

• Input notes via mouse, computer keyboard or MIDI keyboard/MIDI Guitar
• Switch from guitar tab to notation and back again with ease
• Scan in sheet music or open PDF files easily, then change the key with one click
• Export an audio file of your score to burn a CD
• Free Sibelius Scorch technology lets you post and share scores on the web for others to see and hear your music

It's time to share the song in your head with the rest of the world. Sibelius First unleashes the songwriter in you - simply and easily. If you're more comfortable with a guitar or keyboard than the intricacies of musical notation, Sibelius First is for you. It's the easy way to create scores that you can print, share, post online, or even sell. Sibelius First features "can't mess up" templates and plug-ins to help you create lead sheets, guitar tab and complete scores. Simply play your MIDI keyboard or MIDI guitar (or use your PC or Mac) and First turns your music into notes and chord symbols. Just add lyrics - and your name. The world is waiting. Easily Create Original Songs: Friendly user interface; Includes composing & arranging tools for up to 12 staves of music; Scan in sheet music or open PDF files easily! Arrange for Different Instruments: Create instrumental parts that automatically sync up with your score; Switch from guitar tab to notation and back again with ease; Change the key of your score with one click! Realistic Playback: Hear what your score will sound like with playback using 128 sampled instruments! Publish. Export. Share - Print professional-quality full scores or individual parts at the touch of a button; Export an audio file of your score to burn a CD; FREE Sibelius Scorch technology lets you post and share scores on the web for others to see and hear your music! Sibelius First is for singers, songwriters, guitar players, keyboard players, and music hobbyists of all kinds!

Customer Rating:
Summary: Good Value
Comment: My wife is a songwriter and was able to quickly and easily learn this software and use it to compose a choir piece. It's obviously not as powerful as the full version, but definitely is a better value. The Sibelius forums are very helpful for whatever you can't figure out.

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