What is Crescendo Music Notation?

Crescendo provides an intuitive and accessible platform for creating musical notation and guitar tabs, allowing users to easily compose, save, and print their musical works directly from their computers. Featuring a wide array of sheet music symbols, along with options for various time and key signatures, the software offers a versatile layout that empowers composers to carefully develop their arrangements. Users can input notes and rests in different durations, ranging from whole notes to thirty-second notes, and can also notate percussion using a selection of drum kits and templates. The program allows for the creation of dotted notes, chords, and repeats, further enriching the compositions produced. Additionally, users have the capability to add text for titles, tempo indications, dynamics, or lyrics, and can efficiently manage measures through copy, cut, and paste functions to weave in thematic elements seamlessly. Staves can be braced together, which is particularly useful for collaborative ensemble compositions, and the software supports VSTi instruments like piano and violin, providing high-quality MIDI playback for an authentic listening experience. This multifaceted tool not only streamlines the composing process but also inspires musicians to fully realize their creative musical ideas. Ultimately, Crescendo stands out as an essential resource for both budding and experienced composers alike.

Pricing

Price Starts At:
$39.95 one-time payment
Free Trial Offered?:
Yes

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Company Facts

Company Name:
NCH Software
Date Founded:
1993
Company Location:
United States
Company Website:
www.nch.com.au/notation/buy-online.html

Product Details

Deployment
Windows
Mac
Training Options
Documentation Hub
Support
Standard Support
Web-Based Support

Product Details

Target Company Sizes
Individual
1-10
11-50
51-200
201-500
501-1000
1001-5000
5001-10000
10001+
Target Organization Types
Mid Size Business
Small Business
Enterprise
Freelance
Nonprofit
Government
Startup
Supported Languages
English

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Crescendo Music Notation Customer Reviews

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  • Reviewer Name: Andrew M.
    Position: Retired amateur musician.
    Has used product for: Free Trial
    Uses the product: Weekly
    Org Size (# of Employees): 1 - 25
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    Review of the free trial of Crescendo from a first time user of music software.

    Date: Mar 18 2023
    Summary

    Very pleasing.
    As an occasional interpreter of old manuscripts I'm worried about the yearly cost and wouldn't really want or need regular updates. A one off-purchase, even with limitations, would be a real boon.

    Positive

    Very easy to use comprehensive software with surprisingly good versatility.
    The layout is clear and access to infrequently used symbols was easily found.
    Really very promising. I have only previously used pen and ink.
    Not sure how it compares with the rival 'Sibelius'.
    I have not had a chance to try out the higher upgrades. Certainly the available ornamentation was rather limited, as probably expected in the free trial.
    The method of choosing accidentals was, I think, easier than that of your main competitor from what I have seen so far.
    I was not unable to place ornamentation symbols below the bottom note of a chord for either the right or the left hand, commonly seen in old keyboard music, the symbol always appearing above the chord instead. Again this may be a limitation of the free software version.

    Negative

    Free trial expired before I had time to copy an illegible 18c French harpsichord manuscript and try playing it for real, so full assessment a bit limited. I was just getting really interested!
    A little too easy to scatter unwanted notes such was the sensitivity using a laptop. Maybe a mouse would have been easier?
    I expect practice would make perfect.
    I didn't see a tenor clef choice. This is used a lot in original scripts.
    Cost is a major concern. Most professional musicians are constantly cash-strapped, and amateurs or the retired can't put the cost against tax in the UK.
    The playback sounded as if performed by Les Dawson so I have upgraded my opinion of him!

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