Scoring Made Simple
Tap into the power of Sibelius! Sibelius 6 First is the easiest and most affordable way to create your own lead sheets, tab sheets, or scores, using the incredible power of the award-winning Sibelius software. The Sibelius 6 First music notation program provides an easy-to-use interface and powerful tools for composing, arranging, and sharing your original music all at a lower price. Whether you're a singer/songwriter, a guitarist, or a keyboardist, Sibelius 6 First provides all the features you need. Plus, the whole time you work in Sibelius 6 First, you'll be getting used to the Sibelius software environment — the same one used by pros — so you can transfer your skills when you're ready to move up.
If you're more comfortable with playing keyboards or reading guitar tablature and less familiar with the intricacies of musical notation, Sibelius 6 First is the perfect music notation software for you. Using the methods that you're most comfortable with, Sibelius 6 First quickly generates great-looking scores that are ready to print, share, or post online. It uses Sibelius's automatic collision avoidance whereby score elements move into their perfect positions automatically. And you can also easily add chord symbols and guitar fretboard diagrams by simply playing the chord on your MIDI-equipped keyboard or guitar, and adding lyrics, titles, and other text and graphics is a snap.
Sibelius 6 First also offers some other, highly-useful functions that make personalizing prearranged music simple. Scan in printed sheet music or import PDF sheet music files and instantly gain the ability to edit, transpose, and print customized arraignments. Want to hear what your work in progress sounds like? No problem! Sibelius 6 First includes excellent-sounding instruments and supports third-party virtual instruments in VST or AU formats or over ReWire.
Sibelius 6 First Music Notation Software Features at a Glance:- Automatic collision avoidance automatically moves score elements into position
- Excellent playback engine and support for ReWire and VST or AU virtual instruments and effects
- Add chord symbols and fretboard diagrams by playing your MIDI-equipped keyboard or guitar
- Easily add lyrics, titles, other text and graphics
- Turn guitar tab into notation, and back again
- Scan in printed sheet music or open PDF files to transpose, edit, and print
- Parts automatically update when you change your score
- Share and sell your scores worldwide through the Sibelius Music website
- Mac OS X and Windows XP, Vista, and 7 compatible
