MakeMusic Finale

Software Overview

MakeMusic Finale is a music notation program available for Windows and macOS. Composers use Finale to write, edit, and play back musical scores. Because it includes a robust set of scorewriting features, Finale is one of the most popular professional music notation programs.

Composers can create new Finale scores (.MUSX files) from scratch or start from one of the program's many included templates. They can also:

• Import a MIDI or MusicXML file to convert that file into a Finale score
• Record real-time audio and convert that audio into a Finale score

While editing a score, composers can quickly and intuitively add, remove, and edit notes, using selection, cut, copy, and paste tools. They can also add lyrics, title their score, and add composer and copyright information. Advanced users can use the FinaleScript scripting language to create and run scripts that automate certain scorewriting tasks.

Finally, Finale allows composers to play back their score as a MIDI sample. Using the program's Human Playback feature, composers can even add the nuance of certain styles of human performance. Composers can then export, print, or share their finished scores online, in a variety of common formats.

Summary

MakeMusic Finale is a powerful tool that composers can use to quickly and easily create musical scores. While the program's cost is somewhat prohibitive for amateur scorewriters, professionals will be glad they have access to Finale's comprehensive suite of import, composition, and playback features.

Primary File Type

.MUSXFinale Notation File

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