Noteflight Software Review

This week I was able to experiment with the Noteflight music notation software.  I think this is a good resource not only for music educators but also for students or others that wish to compose or arrange music.  Though there may be some limitations because it is not as extensive as other software programs such as Sibelius of Finale, the fact that it is free is a major "plus" because it allows those that have limited budgets to still have a way to compose or arrange their music in a more professional manner.

The other features such as the "shared composition" aspect could also be very useful in classroom settings where collaborative learning is taking place.  The teacher, as well as other students, are able to see what their classmates have composed and possibly provide feedback on his/her composition.  This is a great way for students to learn from their peers while also improving their own composition/arranging skills.

Check out my link to the song "A Bicycle Built for Two" that was part of this week's assignment in my "Technology for Music Teaching and Learning" class:

Noteflight Example- "A Bicycle Built for Two"

If you've never tried the Noteflight software program, give it a try!

Sign up for Noteflight here!