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.mus files

Started by Magus Darkwind, April 28, 2009, 07:24:39 PM

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Magus Darkwind

Probably a very easy and simple question, but I was wondering what programs support .mus files? If so, are there free ones? What is the advantage of such files over other programs that support sheet music. Thanks guys
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kotorfanboy

It's really only Finale, that I know of, that uses mus files.

When using Finale, you can save as a MusicXML file, which can then be opened in other programs (like Sibelius). It is almost exact (I know the notes transpose correctly but some articulations and extra stuff might get shifted around). MusicXML files also work with most other music creation software.

Magus Darkwind

Do you know where I could get Finale?
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*casts flare*
Gilgamesh: "I believe that's MY line!!!"
*Self-destruct* They both die

kotorfanboy

Well, all new finales that work in making music cost money. You can get these at http://www.finalemusic.com/. Of course, there are many torrents available.

However, if you want an older version of finale that's free, you can get one here: http://ninsheetmusic.drshnaps.com/smf/index.php?topic=1409.0 or here: http://www.gmw.zreomusic.com/forum/index.php?topic=7.0

Jamaha

Finale Reader is the free version that can only read files.

Magus Darkwind

Once again, thanks guys.
Necrophobe: "Enough of this! DIE!!!"
*casts flare*
Gilgamesh: "I believe that's MY line!!!"
*Self-destruct* They both die