chilievans Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 I've never done any transcribing before and I'm considering giving it a shot. I really think it well help my playing. Has anyone any advice on how to get started like what songs to try and how to approach them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bilbo Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 Start with something you know and like that is reasonably short and learn the nuts and bolts of the process that way. You can move onto Suppers Ready later.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chilievans Posted February 14, 2012 Author Share Posted February 14, 2012 Ok. Thanks Bilbo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OliverBlackman Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 start with using either sibelius (most overpriced software in the world) or musescore (free). These have playback functions so you can hear if your rhythms are right or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bilbo Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 But Sibelius is SOOOOO much easier to use than Musescore (which I have but don't like at all)!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JakeBrownBass Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 [quote name='blackmn90' timestamp='1329248744' post='1539626'] start with using either sibelius (most overpriced software in the world) or musescore (free). These have playback functions so you can hear if your rhythms are right or not. [/quote] Hmm depends on what you class it's value on. If you use it daily & use it's full functionality I'd say it's pretty reasonable. It is professional software afterall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Higgie Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 Or there is always GuitarPro...That's what I use for all my transcriptions Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doddy Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 Alternatively,you can buy some manuscript paper and a pen. You may not be able to hear it played back to you,but it's great to be able to write down what you want rather than having to fire up the computer. I use Sibelius aswell,but I use manuscript paper a lot more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chilievans Posted February 22, 2012 Author Share Posted February 22, 2012 Thanks Doddy Haven't seen you on here for ages Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bilbo Posted February 23, 2012 Share Posted February 23, 2012 Manuscript paper is good but laying things out and correcting mistakes is easier on Sibelius!! As is transposing Its all good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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