Write It Tight: Tips for Writing More Successful Notation
Your charts say a lot about you and your music. Make sure your players understand your vision with clear notation that helps everyone sound their best.
Improve your composition, arranging, and writing with this collection of Soundfly articles full of tips and resources on music composition. For more help, check out Soundfly’s course, Introduction to the Composer’s Craft.
Your charts say a lot about you and your music. Make sure your players understand your vision with clear notation that helps everyone sound their best.
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