Sibelius Wiki

backup_strategies

2010-06-10T12:50:16+02:00

Save Frequently The first way to prevent losing your work is to save frequently. A save is merely a backup of what is on the screen. Sibelius follows the standard established by Microsoft in using C-s to save on a PC. Modern computers will overwrite a file almost instantly with no slowdown in work, so a user should get used to pressing the C and s keys with two fingers of the left hand and get used to doing it frequently. A save every ten seconds will not be …

beginners

2009-10-20T15:49:04+02:00

If you are using Sibelius for the first time, this is the place to go. Here you will find a selection of useful pages within this wiki as well as a few tips on how to do things. Important things for your First Time (TM) If you are using Mac OS 10.5, Mac OS 10.6 or Windows Vista, you may want to look at the respective sections on the helpcenter. Right after installing Sibelius you should make sure that you have the latest version. You can do that in the Help menu. The aforementioned helpcent…

frequently_asked_questions

2009-01-26T11:01:56+02:00

British and American Musical Terms For a page that explains the difference between American English and British English musical terms, click here. How to delete a Title Page Make sure you have View > Layout Marks checked; you will see a blue dotty blank page symbol above the first bar. Select this and Delete.

getting_help

2009-07-01T09:46:09+02:00

If you have problems installing Sibelius, you should look at Installing and Registering. In general, the fastest way to get help is on the official pages, you can find them on the links page. It is always advisable to RTFM, but in this case the manual is actually pretty good (and pretty funny).

installing_and_registering

2009-07-06T14:57:30+02:00

This page helps you install and register a first or upgrade version of Sibelius into your computer or to an additional computer or move it from one computer to another. General Remark As with any new software, you should remember that technical help may not be available on a weekend or holiday. In your haste to install a new version as soon as it arrives so you can continue with your important project, it is probably not a good idea to install the new version on a Friday or weekend. If somet…

itunes_for_musicians

2009-07-01T10:06:43+02:00

This sections aims to show you a few tricks how to use iTunes as a musician to manage large libraries and to aid you in your composing/arranging work. All information here represents personal experience and has proven itself working in real life (tm).

itunes_for_sibelius_users

2009-07-01T10:07:27+02:00

This page shows you how to manage your Sibelius recordings with iTunes. Using iTunes is by far not the only option of doing that, but as you are maybe already using it for managing your music, it is logical to use it here, too. If you are not already using iTunes for managing music and are looking for a nice way to do this, look at iTunes For Musicians. This article will teach you how iTunes works and how you can make the best out of it.

korg_nanokey

2009-06-24T14:27:05+02:00

Most Sibelius users who like to input notes using a keyboard controller (see MIDI-Keyboards) have sorely missed this method of inputting music while outside the studio. Korg has released a series of ultra-portable controllers (a keyboard, a trigger pad and a mixer) for use durig travel/work outside the studio. One of these is the nanoKEY, a 25 key keyboard-controller. The keys send velocity information, so you can use them to enter live playback values. Via extra buttons it is possible to s…

literature

2009-05-05T13:32:14+02:00

On this page books and other publications about Sibelius can be presented. Publications in other languages than English should be presented in the respective categories. Official Publications 1) Sibelius printed Manual The printed manual is included in new non-educational copied of the software, but not in upgrades or edu-versions. It is translated in the application language. If you do not own it or want to have the newest version, you can order it at your local drug Sibelius dealer. 2)…

localised_versions

2009-07-01T10:11:14+02:00

Currently no release dates or estimates for localised versions are available. Sibelius clearly states that the application WILL be localised. As soon as more information is available, it will be posted here. Sibelius is localised into a lot of languages, including the manual. If you own any non-English version you naturally have to adapt all things described in this wiki to your language. Please note that the English version of Sibelius is always the newest one - it may take a while for locali…

mac_issues

2009-05-20T15:21:33+02:00

This page describes currently known issues with Mac OS. Keyboard navigation in menus does not work (Sib 5) That's a known bug. It is not possible to navigate in the menus using the arrow keys. According to the Sib Technical Support it is a OS-issue and should be fixed somewhere in the future. There is no workaround. This OS-bug is fixed in Sibelius 6. As soon as Sibelius 6 is released in all languages, this issue will be removed here.

mac_os_recommended_backup

2010-04-14T23:57:02+02:00

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other_books

2009-12-13T17:54:41+02:00

Here you will find a selection of books useful for Sibelius users. If you are looking for book about Sibelius itself, please do so at Literature. Music Theory 1)`Study of Counterpoint` by John J. Fux Still one of the best books on the subject. There is nothing else to say.

scorch

2008-12-08T09:02:28+02:00

Sibelius Scorch is a browser plugin for viewing scores. On this page frequently occuring issues with the plugin are discussed. Scorch is correctly installed, but does not start You probably have deactivated the use of plugins in your browser. Find the particular preference setting and switch it on.

sibelius_sounds

2009-05-06T11:03:00+02:00

Sibelius Sounds is a range of instrument libraries sold and maintained by Sibelius enhancing the playback capabilities of the application. Sibelius 5 ships with “Sibelius Sounds Essentials”, a basic library of instruments suitable for most cases. Other products extend these sounds in certain directions, i.e. by providing different organ stops (Choral). A full list of Sibelius Sounds products is available on the Sibelius Sounds Website.

start

2010-06-09T07:20:12+02:00

The purpose of this WIKI is to give common answers to issues that are not explained well or at all in the Sibelius Manual and to help making your Sibelius experience both more fun and more efficient. Using This WIKI should be a faster path to solving your issue than wading through dozens of threads on a forum. Please contribute your favorite tips and tricks here as well to help the knowledge base to grow. Always perform a search using the search box on the left when looking for something. A lo…

sync_strategies

2009-05-06T15:24:25+02:00

Check your path! Whenever working with multiple copies of the same file, ALWAYS check whether or not you are editing the right file! There is nothing worse than working on a remote copy of any file and then accidently overwriting it with another copy from another location! On Mac OS, you can Option-Click on the filename in the title bar to reveal the path.

top_10_issues

2009-05-20T14:35:36+02:00

* Playback window is stuck off screen, see 4.1_working_with_playback * Add a pickup bar, see 2.4_barlines * No sound * Can't install Sibelius * How can I clean up a messy score * etc. * How to re-configure when marks of expression don`t sound * Erratic or unexpected playback * For endings playback issues (1st ending, 2nd ending, etc) see 4.6 Repeats

useful_links

2010-07-31T19:20:12+02:00

This page contains a few useful links to resources about Sibelius. These are partly official, partly unofficial. All links are tested and work as of the time of this writing. Official Links: Official Sibelius Website Official Sibelius Chatpage Official Sibelius Helpcenter Sibeliusmusic Nice things for nice sounds: The Sibelius Sound Set Project Setting up a VE Pro template with Logic This tutorial is for Logic, but the VE Pro part is useful for Sibelius, too. Tutorials (commerc…

versions

2009-10-20T15:49:51+02:00

This page deals with the different Sibelius products. You may be looking for localised versions or for the update history. Sibelius Sibelius (currently at version 6) is the fully featured application. It is available as a single license, as well as a 5-machine license. Both licenses are also available as an educational version at a reduced price. The edu-version must not be confused with Sibelius Student!

windows_issues

2008-12-04T08:21:22+02:00

This page describes currently known issues with Windows.