Sibelius 3 Quick-Starts Starting a Score in Sibelius .......................................................................... 2 Entering Notes ............................................................................................... 3 Adding Text & Markings ............................................................................. 4 Formatting and Layout of Your Score ...................................................... 7 Creating Worksheets, Hand-Outs and Tests............................................ 10 Music Scanning Tips and Hints ................................................................. 13 Downloading MIDI Files From The Web................................................. 15 Basic Shortcuts ............................................................................................ 17 Creating Scores for the Internet Using Scorch ........................................ 19 Using Kontakt to burn CDs/rehearsal versions of your scores…………21 Robin Hodson, Eastern Region Manager, Sibelius USA robin@sibelius.com, or 201 370 0936 Contact me about free in-service training. Starting a Score in Sibelius v3 (Mac shortcuts in italics) 1 Launch Sibelius, and click NEW to start a new score - follow the various steps in the set up wizard to create a score 2 If you choose “Blank” as your choice of paper and click NEXT, Sibelius will ask you to add instruments, and a list appears. Choose what instruments you want. You can choose any number of instruments by selecting the FAMILY, then the INSTRUMENT, and then clicking ADD. Keep choosing instruments until you have what you need, then click OK. Follow the remaining pages to complete the score setup wizard. 3 Once your score appears on the screen, you can add more blank measures if you need, by hitting Control + b (Command + b) 4 If you have forgotten to add a Time signature, Hit T to choose a time signature (4/4 is the default already chosen). Click on the first measure of your score to add the time signature. 5 If you have forgotten to add a Key signature, Hit K to add a key signature in the score (C major is the default). Once you have a key signature, you can see your score as a transposing score by clicking the ICON at the top of the screen with two flats on it. Click the same icon again to revert to a non-transposing score. 6 If you have forgotten to add a Title or other kinds of text, you can find these in the CREATE menu. Add a tempo marking by selecting the first measure of the score, typing Control +Alt T (Command +Option T), then right clicking (Control +click) to get a sub- menu of all you need. 7 You can drag the score around by pressing and holding the mouse inside the gray box in the BOTTOM LEFT of the computer screen (the NAVIGATOR). You can also press and hold the mouse on …

Sound sets in Sibelius 3 For advanced users only! Sibelius 3 includes a sound set editor within the main application (see Edit Sound Sets in the Sibelius 3 User Guide for details). The sound set editor should fulfill most user needs. This document may be useful to users who need to do batch processing on sound set files, or who need to generate sound sets automatically. You can also assign any patch to more than one group if you edit a sound set file directly – the sound set editor in Sibelius 3 will not let you do this (see below for details). Before attempting to create your own sound set, it is worth checking if one is already available: see the online Help Center at http://www.sibelius.com/helpcenter/resources/ for the latest additions. Disclaimer Sound sets are complex files and are not designed to be user-editable. Using a sound set with incorrect syntax may cause your copy of Sibelius to behave unpredictably or even crash. Sibelius Software accepts no responsibility for any loss of data or other problems experienced as a result of editing the supplied sound sets or creating new ones. This document is provided “as is,” and no warranty, implied or otherwise, covers the information contained within. Please also note that we do not offer technical support on the editing or creation of sound set files. Filenames The filename of a sound set file is insignificant (i.e. it is not shown in the Play > Devices dialog), but we recommend that it should be fairly descriptive. It should also be 31 characters or less (including the .set file extension) to ensure compatibility with all file systems. File format In Sibelius 3 sound set files can either be in a text or binary format. The binary format is more compact and much quicker to load. All the sounds sets installed with Sibelius are in the binary format. Only the text format is described in this document. To convert from text to binary format you can use the sound set editor within Sibelius (see the Sibelius 3 User Guide for details). Example sound set In order to understand this document it would be good to look at an example text-format sound set file. You can create such a file by doing the following: • Run Sibelius 3 • Choose Play > Edit Sound Sets • Select General MIDI and click New • In the Device tab enter the name you want (e.g. “Test Example”). • In the same tab, switch on Save as text near the bottom. • Click OK and quit Sibelius. • The example file will be in C:\Program Files\Sibelius Software\Sibelius 3\Sounds and its filename will be similar to the name you chose (e.g. TestExample.set). • If you open this file in any text editor you should see a text file with curly brace { and the word FileVersion on the following line. Sound set syntax The sound set starts with an open brace { and ends with a closing brace }. The body of the sound set contains the …

reference.book Page 1 Friday, November 18, 2005 4:24 PM Sibelius 4 Reference reference.book Page 2 Friday, November 18, 2005 4:24 PM Edition 4.1 November 2005 Reference written by Michael Eastwood, Daniel Spreadbury and Ben & Jonathan Finn. See the About Sibelius dialog for a full list of the software development team and other credits. We would like to thank all those (too numerous to list) who have provided helpful comments and suggestions for Sibelius and its documentation. Please email any suggestions for improvements to this Reference to docs@sibelius.com (but please do not use this address for suggestions or queries about the Sibelius program itself – see the separate Latest information & technical help sheet for the correct address for your country). Sibelius copyright © Sibelius Software Ltd and its licensors 1987–2005 Sibelius Reference copyright © Sibelius Software Ltd 1992–2005 Published by Sibelius Software Ltd, The Old Toy Factory, 20–22 City North, Fonthill Road, London N4 3HF, UK All rights reserved. This Reference may not be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means – electronic, recording, mechanical, photocopying or otherwise – in whole or in part, without the prior written consent of the publisher. Although every care has been taken in the preparation of this Reference, neither the publisher nor the authors can take responsibility for any loss or damage arising from any errors or omissions it may contain. Sibelius, the Sibelius logo, Scorch, Flexi-time, Espressivo, Rubato, Rhythmic feel, Arrange, ManuScript, Virtual Manuscript Paper, House Style, SoundStage, Opus, Inkpen2, Helsinki, magnetic, multicopy, Optical, Dynamic parts, the blue notes and double helix logos, SibeliusMusic.com, Sibe- liusEducation.com, ‘The fastest, smartest, easiest way to write music’ and ‘99% inspiration, 1% perspiration’ are all trademarks or registered trade- marks of Sibelius Software Ltd in the USA, UK and other countries. All other trademarks are acknowledged as the property of their respective owners. 2 reference.book Page 3 Friday, November 18, 2005 4:24 PM Contents About this Reference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 3.5 Page numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202 1 Inputting 7 3.6 Rehearsal marks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203 1.1 Note input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 3.7 Edit Text Styles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205 1.2 Keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 4 P…

Handbook Edition 5.1 October 2007 Handbook and Reference written by Daniel Spreadbury and Ben & Jonathan Finn. See the About Sibelius dialog for a full list of the software development team and other credits. We would like to thank all those (too numerous to list) who have provided helpful comments and suggestions for Sibelius and its documentation. Please email any suggestions you may have for improvements to this Handbook or Reference to docs@sibelius.com (but please do not use this address for suggestions or queries about the Sibelius program itself – see the separate Latest information & technical help sheet for the correct address for your country). Sibelius copyright © Sibelius Software, a division of Avid Technology, Inc., and its licensors 1987– 2007 Sibelius Handbook copyright © Sibelius Software, a division of Avid Technology, Inc.,1992–2007 Published by Sibelius Software, The Old Toy Factory, 20–23 City North, Fonthill Road, London N4 3HF, UK All rights reserved. This Handbook may not be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means – electronic, record- ing, mechanical, photocopying or otherwise – in whole or in part, without the prior written consent of the publisher. Although every care has been taken in the preparation of this Handbook, neither the publisher nor the authors can take responsibility for any loss or damage arising from any errors or omissions it may contain. Sibelius, the Sibelius logo, Scorch, Flexi-time, Espressivo, Rubato, Rhythmic feel, Arrange, ManuScript, Virtual Manuscript Paper, House Style, Sound- Stage, Opus, Inkpen2, Helsinki, Reprise, magnetic, multicopy, Optical, Dynamic parts, Ideas, SoundWorld, Panorama, the blue notes and double helix logos, SibeliusMusic.com, SibeliusEducation.com, ‘The fastest, smartest, easiest way to write music’ and ‘99% inspiration, 1% perspiration’ are all trade- marks or registered trademarks of Sibelius Software, a division of Avid Technology, Inc.. in the USA, UK and other countries. All other trademarks are acknowledged as the property of their respective owners. 2 Contents Start here 5 Guitar tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 The story of Sibelius . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94 About this Handbook. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Exporting graphics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 Before you install . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Scanning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 Installing Sibelius for Windows . . . . . . . . .11 Opening files from other programs . . . . . . 98 Installing Sibelius for Mac . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 …

‘\ ALE ala CEA Sane. 1 Handbook Edition 5.1 October 2007 Handbook and Reference written by Daniel Spreadbury and Ben & Jonathan Finn. See the About Sibelius dialog for a full list of the software development team and other credits. We would like to thank all those (too numerous to list) who have provided helpful comments and suggestions for Sibelius and its documentation. Please email any suggestions you may have for improvements to this Handbook or Reference to docs@sibelius.com (but please do not use this address for suggestions or queries about the Sibelius program itself – see the separate Latest information & technical help sheet for the correct address for your country). Sibelius copyright © Sibelius Software, a division of Avid Technology, Inc., and its licensors 1987– 2007 Sibelius Handbook copyright © Sibelius Software, a division of Avid Technology, Inc.,1992–2007 Published by Sibelius Software, The Old Toy Factory, 20–23 City North, Fonthill Road, London N4 3HF, UK All rights reserved. This Handbook may not be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means – electronic, record- ing, mechanical, photocopying or otherwise – in whole or in part, without the prior written consent of the publisher. Although every care has been taken in the preparation of this Handbook, neither the publisher nor the authors can take responsibility for any loss or damage arising from any errors or omissions it may contain. Sibelius, the Sibelius logo, Scorch, Flexi-time, Espressivo, Rubato, Rhythmic feel, Arrange, ManuScript, Virtual Manuscript Paper, House Style, Sound- Stage, Opus, Inkpen2, Helsinki, Reprise, magnetic, multicopy, Optical, Dynamic parts, Ideas, SoundWorld, Panorama, the blue notes and double helix logos, SibeliusMusic.com, SibeliusEducation.com, ‘The fastest, smartest, easiest way to write music’ and ‘99% inspiration, 1% perspiration’ are all trade- marks or registered trademarks of Sibelius Software, a division of Avid Technology, Inc.. in the USA, UK and other countries. All other trademarks are acknowledged as the property of their respective owners. 2 Contents Start here 5 Guitar tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 The story of Sibelius . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94 About this Handbook. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Exporting graphics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 Before you install . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Scanning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 Installing Sibelius for Windows . . . . . . . . .11 Opening files from other programs . . . . . . 98 Installing Sibelius for Mac . .…

reference.book Page 1 Tuesday, September 25, 2007 9:40 PM Reference reference.book Page 2 Tuesday, September 25, 2007 9:40 PM Edition 5.1 September 2007 Reference written by Daniel Spreadbury, Michael Eastwood, and Ben & Jonathan Finn. See the About Sibelius dialog for a full list of the software development team and other credits. We would like to thank all those (too numerous to list) who have provided helpful comments and suggestions for Sibelius and its documentation. Please email any suggestions for improvements to this Reference to docs@sibelius.com (but please do not use this address for suggestions or queries about the Sibelius program itself – see the separate Latest information & technical help sheet for the correct address for your country). Sibelius copyright © Sibelius Software, a division of Avid Technology, Inc. and its licensors 1987– 2007 Sibelius Reference copyright © Sibelius Software, a division of Avid Technology, Inc.. 1992–2007 Published by Sibelius Software, The Old Toy Factory, 20–23 City North, Fonthill Road, London N4 3HF, UK All rights reserved. This Reference may not be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means – electronic, record- ing, mechanical, photocopying or otherwise – in whole or in part, without the prior written consent of the publisher. Although every care has been taken in the preparation of this Reference, neither the publisher nor the authors can take responsibility for any loss or damage arising from any errors or omis- sions it may contain. Sibelius, the Sibelius logo, Scorch, Flexi-time, Espressivo, Rubato, Rhythmic feel, Arrange, ManuScript, Virtual Manuscript Paper, House Style, Sound- Stage, Opus, Inkpen2, Helsinki, Reprise, magnetic, multicopy, Optical, Dynamic parts, SoundWorld, Panorama, the blue notes and double helix logos, SibeliusMusic.com, SibeliusEducation.com, ‘The fastest, smartest, easiest way to write music’ and ‘99% inspiration, 1% perspiration’ are all trademarks or registered trademarks of Sibelius Software, a division of Avid Technology, Inc.. in the USA, UK and other countries. All other trademarks are acknowledged as the property of their respective owners. 2 reference.book Page 3 Tuesday, September 25, 2007 9:40 PM Contents About this Reference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 3.3 Lyrics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184 3.4 Chord symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194 1 Inputting 7 3.5 Figured bass and Roman numerals . 199 …