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Finale Notepad? .mus files?

Started by Jenna Grace, February 27, 2019, 08:06:39 PM

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Jenna Grace

February 27, 2019, 08:06:39 PM
I've been looking through this site quite a bit in search of what kind of Finale I should use, but I'm not sure what's free or not. I've gone to their website to download Finale Notepad, but it's asking for so much personal information I don't know what to do. All I want is to get a .mus file from my Musescore files, so I can try and see if I can submit some sheet music. If anyone could assist me I'd be infinitely appreciative.

Dekkadeci

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February 27, 2019, 10:02:11 PM
I gave up and offered my personal information. I think I tried as hard as possible to give fake names, though.

Yup, that's the thing about getting Finale Notepad 2012 (for free, like it should because it's Notepad).

Bobbythekid21

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February 28, 2019, 05:24:07 AM
Quote from: Dekkadeci on February 27, 2019, 10:02:11 PMI gave up and offered my personal information. I think I tried as hard as possible to give fake names, though.

Yup, that's the thing about getting Finale Notepad 2012 (for free, like it should because it's Notepad).
I did the same thing. I filled out as little as possible and when it came to my address I lied.
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Splatoon Inkling

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February 28, 2019, 07:09:13 AM
Yah, I just got the free finale notepad 2012. The paid versions I've heard are amazing, but they cost about $600.00

Jenna Grace

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February 28, 2019, 07:42:42 PM
Quote from: Bobbythekid21 on February 28, 2019, 05:24:07 AMI did the same thing. I filled out as little as possible and when it came to my address I lied.
Quote from: Dekkadeci on February 27, 2019, 10:02:11 PMI gave up and offered my personal information. I think I tried as hard as possible to give fake names, though.

Yup, that's the thing about getting Finale Notepad 2012 (for free, like it should because it's Notepad).

Okay that sounds solid. I wasn't sure if there was a concrete reason for it to be asking for so much info, so it's good to know it's not important. Thank you for helping me.

And $600????? That is such an exorbitant amount of money I can't even think about paying that much for a computer program. Wow.

Splatoon Inkling

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February 28, 2019, 08:24:53 PM
Just about true, but they charge it because it's a really good program, and they know that there are composers, musicians, and arrangers that need a good program for it. Musescore has most of the same features as the newest version of finale, but it I have run into some problems with it. For me right now the free version of finale notepad 2012 works good.

The Deku Trombonist

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February 28, 2019, 08:27:57 PM
If you are a student, you can get the full version at a hefty discount. See here: https://www.finalemusic.com/products/finale/special-pricing/

Splatoon Inkling

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February 28, 2019, 09:25:20 PM
Sadly I'm only 15, in 9th grade. If I do go to college I might do something with piano performance or pedagogy, I have not totally decided yet though. Of coarse that's not all I would do because It would be difficult to make a living off of piano teaching, and performing. I also like repairing things (I'm actually taking an automotive repair class right now.)
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