Sibelius

The music program explained

If you have bought a copy of Sibelius and it is still sitting on your desk, read on.

Sibelius can be so useful for any musician wanting to arrange or compose music for choir, instrumental group, band etc.  But there are so many aspects to it that you can become frustrated.

Why not embark on a short 4 week introductory course and learn the basics of this truly remarkable piece of software in a friendly, easy-going atmosphere together with a small group of like minded musicians.

Fees:  A 4 week course costs just £25 which includes room hire at Education Matters, 22 Cambridge Rd, St Helens and light refreshments

Requirements:

 A laptop running any version of Sibelius but there will be 5 laptops available for use if you do not have one [first come/first served basis]

A USB Flash drive to store your documents.

The course will be tailored around your needs but will include the following:

Creating  a new score

Adding instruments to the score

Selecting key signatures and time signatures

Changing key signatures and time signatures

Adding and changing bar lines

Adding basic line of lyrics  including changing Font size and appearance

Note input via the mouse

Note input via a MIDI keyboard

Adding repeat marks

1st and 2nd time bars

Setting a metronome mark

Cutting and pasting selections of notes

Using 'cut and paste' to quickly create new sections of a composition or to construct the basics of a piano accompaniment

Transposing a section of notes

Multiple staves

Using the MIXER to change the sounds

Adding additional lines of lyrics

Saving your work

Saving your work in a different format

eg an older version of Sibelius

     a MIDI File

     a Scorch File

     a graphic file

Printing individual parts for instruments and choir.

Contact James Archer for details of the location and start dates of the next course.

Tel: 07525 460800    or Email:  maestro@jarcher.com