Music publishing for the masses? About Sibelius First
Being fans of the Finale® family of products, we’ve had some exposure to other music notation software, but not much. Sibelius First may change that for us, and I’m certain it will attract others as well. Let’s take a quick peek at what it has to offer.
According to this article (and confirmed by information at the Sibelius website), Sibelius First streamlines the user interface, focusing on ease-of-use. It includes keyboard and fretboard windows for those who prefer them to a score or part view, and it allows for publication and sale of created works at SibeliusMusic.com. This last feature may be the most intriguing aspect of all. Finale has long allowed distribution of Finale-based music via Finale Showcase™, but a facility to actually sell your music has been missing. Sibelius has a full-blown store, offering composers/arrangers/transcribers a venue for their products.
I hope to post a review of Sibelius First soon, but if you’ve kicked the tires on it already, please drop me a line and tell me what you think! I doubt I’ll ever let go of Finale, but Sibelius First might just earn a spot in the musical tool belt. 8-) Has it in yours?
All the best,
Mark
P.S. – Sibelius offers a 30-day trial, or you can buy the full version from them for $129. Through the PartTimeMusician.com Amazon store, it’s only $101.99…so if you’re looking to buy, please remember to support your PTM family! You save money and support the PTM community at the same time – a win/win in anyone’s book. :-D
