Tool no3. Sibelius.
"Lets take what we feel and write it all down."
Yellowcard.
It's one thing to listen to your own music, but it's completely another thing - to see it coming alive on the screen in front of you, and then on paper.
It's a been a little longer than a year since I started using Sibelius and now it's irreplaceable.
It's completely intuitive, very convenient in every way and it helps me to constantly develop my writing.
I usually record all my new compositions in midi, then I open this midi in Sibelius and edit it untill it looks like something you can play. :)
So far I've created 2 music books and numerous single compositions sheets.
But I'm looking forward to doing more.
I'm telling you, there's nothing like holding your own book in your hands. :)
And this is all possible thanks to Sibelius.
There's a concept called Dreyfus model of skille acquisition (click here to find out more).
And, in my opinion, when you write music intuitively - you are on a "Proficient" level.
But notating your music helps you rise to an "Expert" level.
You suddenly realise your patterns, your style, your favourite chords etc.
Listening to it and seeing it - are completely different things.
Since I started notating my music - I became much more in control of my writing and I can always rely on the inspiration to come when I need it, as opposed to being a "slave of the inspiration".
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