transcribing advice needed

[chilievans]

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?

[Bilbo]

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....

[chilievans]

Ok. Thanks Bilbo

[Mrbigstuff]

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.

[Bilbo]

But Sibelius is SOOOOO much easier to use than Musescore (which I have but don't like at all)!!

[JakeBrownBass]

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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.
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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.

[Higgie]

Or there is always GuitarPro...That's what I use for all my transcriptions

[Doddy]

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.

[chilievans]

Thanks Doddy
Haven't seen you on here for ages

[Bilbo]

Manuscript paper is good but laying things out and correcting mistakes is easier on Sibelius!! As is transposing

Its all good.