> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://benjohansen.gitbook.io/musictech/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://benjohansen.gitbook.io/musictech/2023_spring/projects/notation.md).

# Notation Project (graded)

Input a score in Dorico that will be used in the Synthesis and Music Video projects.

The key learning outcome is: gain guided experience properly using Dorico most **efficiently and effectively**. In my opinion, Dorico is the best professional notation software. Depending on your future needs, you may decide it is worth the money to purchase Dorico rather than use MuseScore ... I want you to be able to make an informed decision based on experience.

## Requirements

* software = Dorico
* input a score that has a **minimum** of 3 instrument and/or vocal parts and a **minimum** of 1min of played music
  * Note: there is no pressure to do a "classical" work, you can do a folk song, an arrangement of a popular song, or even something you have originally composed but have never put in Dorico.
  * You must use a work that is in the public domain (works in the US [public domain](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public_domain_in_the_United_States) were composed before Jan. 1 1928) or that officially has "no rights reserved" (such as [Creative Commons 0](https://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/public-domain/cc0/))

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Check out [**imslp.org**](https://imslp.org/wiki/Main_Page) for public domain pieces for your project!
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### How to Turn In

Upload the following to a folder called "**mus1331-notation-project**" on your personal Baylor Box account. We'll talk during class about how you'll turn this in.

1. Dorico file of the score (it will be a file with a `.dorico` file extension)
2. MusicXML file of the score (it will be a file with a `.xml` file extension)
3. MIDI file of the score (it will be a file with a `.midi` file extension)
4. Dorico generated PDF of the score (it will be a file with a `.pdf` file extension)

## Tips

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[Dorico Reference](/musictech/2023_spring/appendix/dorico-reference.md)
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Remember: ["For experienced users, for whom the commands are stored in what we often call muscle memory, using the keyboard is always faster than using the mouse."](https://www.codementor.io/@igorpejic/it-s-time-to-stop-using-the-mouse-hg895pcbh)

**So, for notation software = it's all about the caret!**

[Here's a helpful resource about efficiency.](https://www.cowirrie.com/blog/efficiently-write-sheet-music/)
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