Master Sibelius music notation software step by step with the most complete how-to guide available. Now fully updated with new examples and descriptions of features in Sibelius 6, this essential reference is designed for both novices and experienced musicians, composers, producers, and arrangers, containing a variety of examples - from single-line melodies to complex scores. Written by two proven trainers and expert authors in the field of music notation software, this book will be a constant reference for all of your Sibelius questions and needs.
| Introduction to the Second Edition |
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| Acknowledgments |
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Section I Single-Staff Parts |
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Chapter 1 Getting Started: Overview |
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Chapter 2 Alphabetic Input and Ties (Musical Example: Finlandia, by Jean Sibelius) |
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Chapter 3 Chords, Lyrics, and Slurs (Musical Example: "Greensleeves," traditional) |
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Chapter 4 Articulations, Expressions, and D.S. al Coda (Musical Example: Rondeau and Fanfares, by Jean-Joseph Mouret) |
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Chapter 5 Real-Time Note Entry and Page Layout (Musical Example: "Carnival of Venice," traditional) |
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Section II Grand-Staff and Small-Ensemble Scores |
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Chapter 6 Simple Piano Arrangement (Musical Example: "Come Back to Sorrento," by Ernesto de Curtis) |
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Chapter 7 Woodwind Quintet and Scanning (Musical Example: "The Easy Winners," by Scott Joplin) |
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Chapter 8 Vocal Score with Percussion (Musical Example: "Wassail Song," traditional) |
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Chapter 9 Advanced Piano Arrangement (Musical Example: Intermezzo in A Major, Op. 118, No. 2, by Johannes Brahms) |
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Section III Large-Ensemble Scores |
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Chapter 10 Pop Ensemble with Guitar Tab (Musical Example: "Pop Quiz," by Vince Leonard) |
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Chapter 11 Big Band Score (Musical Example: "Joshua Variations," arranged by Vince Leonard) |
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Chapter 12 Orchestral Film Score (Musical Example: "Heartland," by Vince Leonard) |
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Section IV Getting the Most out of Sibelius |
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Chapter 13 Importing, Exporting, and ReWire |
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Chapter 14 Music Education Applications |
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Thomas Rudolph, EdD, has taught workshops in music technology at 17 institutions of higher learning and has trained over 4,500 music educators. His seven books include Teaching Music with Technology, Finale: An Easy Guide to Music Notation, and Recording in the Digital World. Producer and composer Vincent Leonard Jr. (New York, New York) has had works premiered nationally and internationally. Widely known as a copyist and arranger, he has worked on projects with Peter Nero, Doc Severinsen, the London Symphony Orchestra, Chuck Mangione, and many others.
