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The three golden ipipapa rules for using LilyPond

Valeska Maria Müller

Lilypond is free, open-source software that enables musicians and composers to create professional-looking scores. The software uses a text file-based input language that is very precise and gives users fine-grained...

The three golden ipipapa rules for using LilyPond

Valeska Maria Müller

Lilypond is free, open-source software that enables musicians and composers to create professional-looking scores. The software uses a text file-based input language that is very precise and gives users fine-grained...

Johann Sebastian Bach Statue in Leipzig

300 years Thomaskantor: Interesting facts about...

Valeska Maria Müller

Exactly 300 years ago today, Johann Sebastian Bach was appointed Thomaskantor in Leipzig, a position he held until his death in 1750. To mark this special day, the team at...

300 years Thomaskantor: Interesting facts about...

Valeska Maria Müller

Exactly 300 years ago today, Johann Sebastian Bach was appointed Thomaskantor in Leipzig, a position he held until his death in 1750. To mark this special day, the team at...

Der Komponist Robert Schumann

The inner world of Robert Schumann: A reflectio...

Valeska Maria Müller

Robert Schumann was a prominent 19th-century German composer known for his strong emotional expressiveness and connection with literature. His vocal compositions reflect his personality in a unique way. Schumann suffered...

The inner world of Robert Schumann: A reflectio...

Valeska Maria Müller

Robert Schumann was a prominent 19th-century German composer known for his strong emotional expressiveness and connection with literature. His vocal compositions reflect his personality in a unique way. Schumann suffered...

Die Komponistin Josephine Lang

Josephine Lang: An overlooked master of vocal c...

Valeska Maria Müller

Josephine Caroline Lang was a successful German vocal composer who made a name for herself not only as a composer but also as a pianist and singer. Their music is...

Josephine Lang: An overlooked master of vocal c...

Valeska Maria Müller

Josephine Caroline Lang was a successful German vocal composer who made a name for herself not only as a composer but also as a pianist and singer. Their music is...

Der Komponist Sergei Rachmaninoff

Rachmaninoff: The master of emotions and his un...

Valeska Maria Müller

It is rare for a composer to celebrate two anniversaries in the same week. Rachmaninoff celebrated the 80th anniversary of his death a week ago and just a few days...

Rachmaninoff: The master of emotions and his un...

Valeska Maria Müller

It is rare for a composer to celebrate two anniversaries in the same week. Rachmaninoff celebrated the 80th anniversary of his death a week ago and just a few days...

Musescore layout: SATB Score in SATB Score in continuous view

10 tips to get started with Musescore

Valeska Maria Müller

Musescore is versatile software for musicians and composers that offers many features to boost creativity and productivity. Our 10 tips for using Musescore provide a useful foundation for getting started...

10 tips to get started with Musescore

Valeska Maria Müller

Musescore is versatile software for musicians and composers that offers many features to boost creativity and productivity. Our 10 tips for using Musescore provide a useful foundation for getting started...

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