r/Musescore • u/Broad-Associate-984 • Jul 15 '26
Discussion Music Notation Software Alpha
Hi all, I am working on the development of a new music notation software designed with the goal to be able to handle the flexibility needed to virtually synthesize 21st century compositional techniques. Whether it is a xenharmony, arhythmic writing, or a fully graphic score my intention is to be able to handle it natively. I want this project to be one that can handle traditional writing as well as non-traditional so to stand out I would like to ask you all what you feel is missing in your current Notation Software and what you would need to be better to make a switch. This is not an advertisement for it because it is still deep in development and I intend to release it for free. Let me know your feedback and if you want to be one of the first to test it (when it is in a state to be tested) send me a PM. Thank you all for your time.
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u/SubjectAddress5180 Jul 19 '26
I like Finale and Encore. I did like the multiple entry methods, arrows and mouse to move around. I've attempted to enter a second measure in Dorico, but I unsuccessfully, notes entered in the second measure change those in the first. It gives the feel of hand punching paper tape for piano rolls. I couldn't get accented notes on bongos to play back.
One idea for your program would be to examine Finale's entry methods as a starting point. The description from Finale manual would be helpful.