MUSE SCORE
Free, downloadable music composition software (the look is similar to Sibelius). The coolest feature of this program is the score-sharing feature, in which students can share final compositions within the class.
HOOKPAD
A visually appealing and user-friendly interface to compose, analyze, and playback original pieces. There is a tutorial, but exploring the site is almost as fun as composing. The student can add lyrics, utilize solfege or keyboard, analyze chord structures in multiple inversions, and much more. The free version can save the file as a URL, embed, or be made public on the Hookpad site.
NOTE FLIGHT
No download required for this online music composition platform. Not the most intuitive software, but again makes in-class score sharing possible. Free registration is required for sharing.
BLANK SHEET MUSIC
http://www.blanksheetmusic.net
Free printable staff paper.
MUSISYNC FONT
http://www.fontspace.com/robert-allgeyer/musisync
A neat music notation font download which makes quick rhythmic & solfege exercises easy to write in a document or keynote. Be sure to download the KEY for quick reference.
FINALE NOTEPAD
http://www.finalemusic.com/products/finale-notepad/
The free downloadable introduction to Finale notation software. Good to have in a bind.
SCORECLOUD
Free composition software/app (score cloud express) that dictates what you play or sing. Note entry can be done with a virtual keyboard, digital keyboard, acoustic instrument or voice. Thanks to Adam Hart and Don Cosgrove for this reference
VEXTAB
HTML-like coding for notation! You're on your own with this one...
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COMPOSITION
"I can't understand why people are frightened of new ideas. I'm frightened of the old ones." - John Cage
