Throughout this course there is reference to the "Finale" notepad. Sometimes referred to as the viewer.? This is free software that you can download which enables you to view the sheet music samples provided and listen to the sound examples over your computer speakers.? The Finale notepad is NOT an essential component of this course and if your system will not accommodate the notepad simply work through the course without it.? It is a 2004 upgrade to enhance the course for those people with suitable equipment.
The system requirements for the notepad are:
Windows 98 or 98SE or 2000 or Me or XP?
64 MB of RAM minimum
Internet Explorer version 5.0.1 SP2 or above (this is free to download from Microsoft).
OR Netscape 6.0 and above
A sound card and speakers.
All browser versions need to have Microsoft JVM 5.03167 and above.? (In Internet Explorer, go to the Tools menu, click on Internet Options, click on Advanced.? Scroll down to Microsoft VM and make sure 'Java logging enabled' and 'JIT compiler' are ticked to switch them on).
The Finale notepad is a useful learning tool as it allows you to print out the sheet music examples to play away from your computer.? You can also listen to the examples (sound quality depends on your sound card and speakers).? The notepad allows you to change the tempo so that you can slow it down while learning.? You can even change the key that the piece is written in.
Once you have the notepad you can access a large library of free music from the "Finale" Showcase which is not a part of this course but a useful additional resource.
To download the "Finale" notepad -Click Here.
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Because you will learn in easy stages you will find the guitar surprisingly easy to play.? You don't have to understand everything at the beginning.<o:p></o:p>
Thousands of successful players started out knowing as little or less than you.? You don't have to be a genius to play the guitar.<o:p></o:p>
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The guitar with it's rich sounds and many tonal colors, will enable you to paint magnificent pictures of sound in a very short space of time.? The guitar is one of the most satisfying instruments to play because you can express yourself so well.<o:p></o:p>
