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In its introduction, the book states, "This book is ideal for people who have never used Sibelius at all." Yup. It'll work that way -- but there's lots there for the Sibelius user who knows something about the software. Being tutorial-based, its approach to the various Sibelius functions is just enough different to make Notation Essentials a great adjunct to the Sibelius 7 Reference that comes with the software. The language in Notation Essentials is clear and easy to follow; it tells the reader what he or she can do with the software, while the Reference describes the features that the software offers. There's a difference, and it makes Notation Essentials the easier one to use if your question is "gee, how do I do that?"
But being aimed at the beginning Sibelius user, it doesn't cover some of the more esoteric functions that Sibelius is capable of. That's not a complaint; Notation Essentials would be far too cumbersome if it attempted to describe everything Sibelius is capable of.
First, don't get the wrong impression from the first review: the videos are available, although not at the location stated in the book.
Simply close the spaces and go here to find all the videos: [...]
Now that that's cleared up, let's consider the merits of the material.
* In a Nutshell: "Sibelius 7 Music Notation Essentials" is project based, and the projects are organized to introduce you to the workings of Sibelius 7 in a cogent and thoughtful order that relates to workflows that you are likely to use. At the same time, it provides an organized overview of the features of Sibelius 7 that will be enormously valuable to new users and may also be useful to seasoned Sibelius users who want a leg up in exploring and using the new interface that centers around the Ribbon.
* Navigation: The careful organization of the book has not been preserved in the navigation in the Kindle edition, which is limited to top level heads. Therefore, it's best to click on `Contents' to see how the book is set up.
Here, for example, are the sections of Lesson 1: Amazing Grace
Before You Begin: Copying Course Files to Your Computer
Moving Around the Score
Exploring the Ribbon and the Status Bar
Exploring Playback
Simple Editing
Exploring the Ideas Panel
Exercise 1 Rearranging a Score
Ideas to Get you Started
* Organization: Each Lesson begins with the name of the piece that you work on to learn the elements of Sibelius covered in that lesson. There is a summary, a list of the media you'll need (all provided in the resources), an estimated duration, and a list of goals. The chapter concludes with Review/Discussion Questions, the answers to which are provided in Appendix C. Questions and Answers are linked to each other to facilitate checking. The questions are followed by a list of the keyboard shortcuts used in the chapter. In the exercise that follows, you apply what you've learned to another score (also provided). If you're not sure where to begin `Ideas to Get You Started' are provided to help you brainstorm.
* Directions: Of course, working with this kind of book involves following many directions, and the directions given here are both clearly written and differentiated for Windows and Mac, as needed.
* Instruction: Major instructional points are presented in text and video, so you can choose the approach that best suits your learning style. Each section that has a corresponding video is clearly marked.
* Hints and Tip: Scattered through the book are tips from James and Hints from expert Sibelius users. One of these alone could save you hours of time.
* On the Web: This section is used to provide links to online resources that may be of interest.
* Bonus: The book doesn't require it, but James has included Appendix A: Elementary Music Theory for those who may be entering the world of music notation for the first time. If you could use some basics, or a refresher course in basic terminology and elements of music, this is a great place to start.
* Scores: Scores are well-engraved, and the Agent Zero scores provide a taste of James's considerable skills as a composer.
Full disclosure: I know James Humberstone personally, and we created the children's opera "Kiravanu" together: James is the composer and I am the librettist. Also, I created the structure and the majority of the content for the Worksheet Creator and am mentioned in Lesson 4.
I just wanted it for writing out simple charts. It does a great job BUT to learn those little steps is tricky.
I began by using one of their premade starter scores. Called The Treble Staff. Then Right Click on it.
That gets you a form where you can fill out a number of things like the key, time signiature, the title, the tempo etc.
Once opened you can size and position the stuff you just entered if necessary.
Then you can click on note input on the menu and off to your right you'll see a little matrix of various notes, rests and symbols. Whatever you click on there gets input.
You can highlight bars by clicking on them and dragging them up or down spaces the staves.
Use the menu above to delete bars and add repeat signs.
Rehearsal letters go to TEXT then Rehearsal Marks you can size all your stuff using that
Use the filter button up above in the menu go to HOME then FILTER. It's handy to specifically select stuff like when you want to drag your chords or notes independently after you select them of course.
Use your keypad to input note values and click with the mouse on the staff to put in the pitch
This is the official Sibelius 7 book, produced by Avid, who is the parent corporation of Sibelius. I've purchased two other Sibelius books (which I liked), but this is the by far the best book for Sibelius 7.
The material is carefully explained by an expert teacher. The book has excellent readability, which includes printing in full color. Best of all, the companion website has video lessons for each book chapter, so learning via video is faster than reading.
Recommendation: buy the book, view the videos on the companion website, and then consult the book if you have further questions.
Sibelius 7's layout is different than previous versions, and it had really slowed me down. I have used Sibelius for a while, but never delved in enough to become a 'power user'. In my mind this book is getting me there; it does a great job of showing you real, regular, types of scenerios, and (by leading you through step by step) how to go deal with them most efficiently. After each of the main topics, it presents you with a 2nd scenario and gives you an opportunity to apply the skill you just worked through, which will help seed it into your working routine. Best book in the Notation/DAW area that I personally have used.
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