Robert Puff

The Sibelius Ultimate Dec. 2020 software update adds an enhanced IMPORT feature, enabling you to combine several Sibelius scores together by importing them easily into an open score: complete control over what is imported. (Plus, a nice new splash screen). @AvidSibelius @avid_sam

To input a double trill line, one above and the other below the staff in #Dorico, make sure the two pitches are in separate voices. Insert the 2nd trill from the popover, with the caret showing the 2nd voice.

Dorico users: In @doricoofficial, creating divisi passages is flexible & easy. I've transcribed the excellent video tutorial by @anthughes showing how this feature works (with illustrations, and timed links to the original video tutorial): rpmseattle.com/of_note/how-t…

“I think John would have liked Free As A Bird. In fact, I hope somebody does this to all my crap demos when I’m dead, making them into hit songs.” ― George Harrison youtu.be/6cDHvw8fn2c

✎ #Pencil particulars: The higher the #number the harder the writing core and the lighter the mark left on the paper. As the pencil core becomes softer (through the use of lower proportions of clay) it leaves a darker mark as it deposits more graphite material on the paper.

Visualization of the first octave of the piano, notes A0-G#1, shown using CymaScope water membrane display technology. The vibration of each individual note evolves in real time due to the string's harmonics (partials). via @TechAmazing youtu.be/9al397N6Tzs

Finale users: New version of JetStream Finale Controller released! + "Space Systems Evenly" as requested! + "Create Tacet" feature + Polyphonic L.V. feature + "Center Noteheads" feature + Determinate/Indeterminate cluster scripts jetstreamfinale.com #checkupdates

New update released today for #JetStream #Finale users! Center Noteheads on Stem | Create Tacet | Polyphonic Laissez Vibrer | Determinate & Indeterminate Note Clusters | Space Systems Evenly & more. If you're not already using JetStream: 👉 jetstreamfinale.com for more info.

"mute button... mute button... mute button. Damn. Where is the #MuteButton?"

To set the number of count-in bars for real-time recording into a staff in @doricoofficial, go to Play > Playback Options… > Count-in. Set the count-in then Apply, then Close.

To set the number of count-in bars for real-time recording into a staff in @AvidSibelius, go to the Flexi-time options found in the Note Input Tab, then Flexi-time > Introduction. Set the count-in, then OK.

To set the number of count-in bars for real-time recording into a staff in @FinaleOfficial, go to MIDI / Audio > Click and Countoff … Set the count-in, then OK.

This gem was shared today at the @ASMAC #musicprep hanginar; a hilarious cartoon called "Dear Copyist" "Dear Copyist, At bars 34-37 please come sopra (c.s.) from M-301 bars 73,6,42 & 13 in that order but change the time signature from 6/4 to 4/4, leaving off beats 2 & 5." (1/2)

Someone posted this photo of an Ozalid machine today on today's @ASMACinfo "music prep hanginar". (Thanks, you!) Ozalid predates modern photocopiers, and uses a chemical process of paper coating, so that the image develops in ammonia.

Sneaky, but… Close enough?

This classical piece used by @ProjectLincoln in some of their recent ads is familiar to musicians and non-musicians alike. The piece is part of a larger Suite. Can you name the Title, the Composer and the Suite this is from? (Extra points if you can also name the Movement #)