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Finale Notepad is an excellent way to create music and then play it. It is both free and very easy. Read on if you are still interested!


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Steps

  1. Make Sheet Music Using Finale Notepad Step 1
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    First you have to download the software. Here is a link. Once you have the software downloaded, open the program from your desktop.
  2. Make Sheet Music Using Finale Notepad Step 2
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    When you first open the program, you will be prompted to enter the title, composer, and page size. Do as instructed.
  3. Make Sheet Music Using Finale Notepad Step 3
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    Next, you must choose your instruments. Many are available, including percussion, pitched percussion, brass, woodwinds, keyboards, etc. Once the instrument is selected, click "Add", and finally, "Next".
  4. Make Sheet Music Using Finale Notepad Step 4
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    Next, you must select your time signature, which includes 2/2, 2/4, 3/4, 4/4, 3/8, 6/8, and 12/8. Then, select your concert key measure.
  5. Make Sheet Music Using Finale Notepad Step 5
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    Finally, you can start making music. From the top bar, select the kind of note you want and drag down onto the staff. Other tools include articulation, slurs, repeats, etc.


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