Noteflight Review

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This week we were tasked with exploring two different music notation programs. The first was MuseScore and the second, Noteflight. This was my first experience with both programs and I enjoyed working thought the assignments while thinking about the possible applications for them in my classroom. 

Noteflight is a free, online notation system. It is accessible on any web browser and offers an easy pallet design for notating and editing your score. With limited notation software experience, I was able to easily begin notating my arrangement after watching two short videos about the program. I think students would catch on very quickly to the format of Noteflight as well.

 There are some limitations to this program, mostly related to more advanced composing. If you are looking for a program to save multiple scores and want the flexibility to add instruments or want to do mixing, then you might consider another program. It also does require internet access, which is an issue for some of my rural students.

 I will use this program for creating sight reading lines, rewriting vocal lines for students who have specific vocal needs and designing theory assignments for students. I may even venture to arrange a song or two after I get more comfortable with the software. I think my older students, who have a basic understanding of notation, will also enjoy finding a free online platform that they can access outside of class.


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