When you use AI to make a track, who owns it? How do you make it yours? And what role do contract producers play? We answer those questions here.[Read more...] about Songs, Tracks, AI, & Copyright: Who Owns What and When?
Links and Resources for Music Arrangers
Resources for Music Arrangers
The Continuum of Dissonance: A Rational Guide for the Modern Arranger
The Continuum of Dissonance looks at the intersection of harmonic theory and music arrangingis the process of taking a piece of music and adapting it for a specific ensemble, style, or performance context. choices on a practical level.[Read more...] about The Continuum of Dissonance: A Rational Guide for the Modern Arranger
The 2026 State of AI Music – Major Differences and Legal Peace
Peace has broken out in the copyright wars over AI Music! Find out the current state of affairs and how to own your AI output.[Read more...] about The 2026 State of AI Music – Major Differences and Legal Peace
Audio to MIDI Transcription in 2025 – How Good Is It (Really)?
AI audio-to-MIDI tools like MT3An audio-to-midi project in development at Google attempting to isolate instruments in an ensemble and transcribe them to MIDI. Obstacles include overtones, resultant tones, conflicts in sonority, and the inability to detect a through line. promise magic, but the 'cleanup tax' is real. Discover why aural transcriptionThe process of notating a piece of music as it is performed, either by ear or from a recording. is still faster for ensembles in late 2025.[Read more...] about Audio to MIDIA protocol for communicating musical information, such as notes and control signals, between electronic musical instruments and computers. Transcription in 2025 – How Good Is It (Really)?
Here’s What’s Great about Dorico
Discover what's great about Dorico, the future of music notationA system of symbols used to write down music. with speed and automatic engraving features.[Read more...] about Here’s What’s Great about Dorico
From Logic Project to Musical Score: The Smartest Path to a Clean, Publishable Score
Frustrated with your Logic scoreA written representation of a piece of music, including the notation for all parts of an ensemble. output? Learn tips for score preparation and export options, and how to get it across the finish line.[Read more...] about From Logic Project to Musical Score: The Smartest Path to a Clean, Publishable Score
🎉 Press Release: Introducing DoricoTuts.com – A New Resource for Finale Users Migrating to Dorico
We’ve been there—moving from Finale to Dorico can feel like learning a new language. DoricoTuts is here to help you translate, adapt, and thrive ![Read more...] about 🎉 Press ReleaseFollowing the building of tension, arrival at a resolution. In England, is synonymous with "bridge": Introducing DoricoTuts.com – A New Resource for Finale Users Migrating to Dorico
Uploading a Big Band Score to JW Pepper
We found JW Pepper's MyScore documentation confusing regarding page formats and output. We documented the process that led to success.[Read more...] about Uploading a Big Band ScoreA written representation of a piece of music, including the notation for all parts of an ensemble. to JW Pepper
Using Cantamus.app to Create Vocal Music Mockups
Share your scoreA written representation of a piece of music, including the notation for all parts of an ensemble. with ensemble members, or create AI vocal tracks for your mockupPlayback file from notation software that isn't considered a finished mix; a preliminary mix showing the structure and elements of the arrangement for approval. with Cantamus app.[Read more...] about Using Cantamus.app to Create Vocal Music Mockups
Using ACE Studio AI to Create Vocal Tracks or Choral Music from MIDI
ACE Studio has terrific potential for choral composers and arrangers to demoA recording created to preview the content of a show or song. Demos can also become master recordings. their work. Read our review here![Read more...] about Using ACE Studio AI to Create Vocal Tracks or Choral Music from MIDIA protocol for communicating musical information, such as notes and control signals, between electronic musical instruments and computers.
We Compared Automatic Audio-to-MIDI Transcription Tools to Aural Transcription by a Music Arranger
We review Automatic Audio to MIDIA protocol for communicating musical information, such as notes and control signals, between electronic musical instruments and computers. transcriptionThe process of notating a piece of music as it is performed, either by ear or from a recording. tools. They still have a long way to go.[Read more...] about We Compared Automatic Audio-to-MIDI Transcription Tools to Aural Transcription by a Music Arranger
Making a Rubato Tempo Map In Logic Pro X For Use With Finale
Find out how to create a tempo mapComponent in MIDI data defining the tempo and tempo changes in a musical piece or track in Logic Proacronym short for Publishing Rights Organization, such as ASCAP, BMI, SESAC X for use in Finale to create a precise rubato orchestration[Read more...] about Making a Rubato TempoThe speed at which a piece of music is performed, often indicated in beats per minute. Map In Logic Pro X For Use With Finale
How to Transcribe Music
Learning how to transcribe music is an essential skill and valuable educational tool. This article shows how we do it at Arranger for Hire.[Read more...] about How to Transcribe Music
Importing Finale into Logic Pro X | Article on the Finale Blog
Begin by recreating your Finale session in Logic Proacronym short for Publishing Rights Organization, such as ASCAP, BMI, SESAC X - then mix1. Collection of individual tracks or parts 2. The process of adjusting relative sound levels, processing and placement within a sonic realm 3. The result of sonic recording and processing in a much more robust production environment with plugins and live recording.[Read more...] about Importing Finale into Logic Pro X | Article on the Finale Blog
Finale Tempo Problems | In-Depth Article
Finale's tempoThe speed at which a piece of music is performed, often indicated in beats per minute. playback can be unreliable under some circumstances. We addressed known issues and solutions in an article on the Scoring Notes Blog.[Read more...] about Finale Tempo Problems | In-Depth Article
Article on “Of Note” Blog – Getting a Good Mix In Finale
The article discusses issues, techniques and solutions getting a good mix1. Collection of individual tracks or parts 2. The process of adjusting relative sound levels, processing and placement within a sonic realm 3. The result of sonic recording and processing from Garritan sample instrument libraries in Finale NotationA system of symbols used to write down music. software.[Read more...] about Article on “Of Note” Blog – Getting a Good Mix In Finale
New Article on the “Of Note” blog – How To Restore Finale Customizations after Upgrade
We wrote a guest post for the "Of Note" blog - "Restore Finale Customizations After Upgrade"
Having upgraded from Finale 25 to 26 to take advantage of many improvements in application stability, speed, graphics performance, and articulation handling, … [Read more...] about New Article on the “Of Note” blog – How To Restore Finale Customizations after Upgrade
Setting up Garritan’s Premium Libraries in Finale – on the Scoring Notes blog
Finale's Human Playback offers interpretive continuous controller and keyswitch data in order to maximize realism in playback from a sample library. Learn about solutions to common problems with setup here![Read more...] about Setting up Garritan’s Premium Libraries in Finale – on the Scoring Notes blog
Best Music Transcription Service Available
Looking for music transcriptionThe process of notating a piece of music as it is performed, either by ear or from a recording. service? Hire the best! Fast, accurate, reasonable rates. (917) 861-1242[Read more...] about Best Music Transcription Service Available
Finale Training | Tutoring | Screen Share
We offer training, support and tutorial in Finale notationA system of symbols used to write down music. software. Get answers fast for your Finale frustrations![Read more...] about Finale Training | Tutoring | Screen Share
Get Bar count from Time and Tempo
Need to calculate the number of bars in a piece of recorded music?
What’s different about Finale 2012?
What's different about FInale 2012?
The biggest thing different about Finale 2012 is the ScoreA written representation of a piece of music, including the notation for all parts of an ensemble. Manager. The (Mac) keyboard shortcut Command-K gets you there, to find functions that used to be in File Info, Instrument setup and the Staff too. One tab is … [Read more...] about What’s different about Finale 2012?
What Makes a Great Music Arrangement?
A great music arrangementrefers to the structure and order of musical elements in a composition, such as melody, harmony, rhythm, and instrumentation. complements the material it supports with imaginative harmony1. The result of notes sounding together to create a sense of musical logic or agreement 2. Supporting musical material 3. A sense of musical environment, creative intros and endings, and complementary countermelodies.[Read more...] about What Makes a Great Music Arrangement?
Hidden Texture in Music Arranging
The subject of arrangingThe process of adapting a piece of music for a different ensemble, style, or performance context. is extremely vast and quite interesting for someone wanting to delve into the x's ond o's of it all. One aspect of writing that I had the chance to explore was the use of hidden texture in music arrangingis the process of taking a piece of music and adapting it for a specific ensemble, style, or performance context..
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