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Updated July 2, 2000
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Frequently asked questions |
What software is used?
How long does it take to typeset a piece?
What size paper
is used?
What music
fonts are available?
Do you do chord charts
and rhythm charts?
Do you do transcriptions
from recordings?
Do you do tablature?
How do
your rates compare to other typesetters' rates?
Will I receive
proof copies before the final draft?
What do you need
from me?
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What software is used?
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How long does it take to
typeset a piece?
- Actually, it depends. Multi-movement
works such as symphonies, operas, oratorios, cantatas, etc. will probably take at least a month. For large one-movement
orchestral and band works, at least two weeks will be required. Smaller ensemble works can usually be done in one
week. Lead sheets and charts in two to three days.
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What
size paper is used?
- 8 1/2 X 11 unless otherwise requested. 8 1/2 X 14 and 11 X 17 are also
available.
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What
music fonts are available?
There are four music fonts that I use.
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Do you
do chord charts and rhythm charts?
- Yes. These can be done with either letter names or Nashville
Number System. If full rhythm charts, be sure to indicated which instruments are included.
Do you
do transcriptions from recordings?
- Yes and no. I will do transcriptions from a recording
(i.e., tape) for lead sheets and chord charts. I will not attempt to transcribe anything more complicated than
that unless it is sent to me as a midi file recording (either on floppy disk or e-mail attachment).
Finale 2000 will convert midi files to notation, greatly increasing accuracy.
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Do you do
tablature?
- Yes, I will provide tablature for any fretted instrument upon request.
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How
do your rates compare to other typesetters' rates?
- I've attempted to keep my rates competitive with other
typesetters. On the whole, I believe my rates to be slightly lower than average. Click on Rates and Estimates
to calculate an estimate for your work.
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Will
I receive proof copies before the final draft?
- If requested, and I highly recommend that you do so. As
meticulous as I will be, it is inevitable that I will occasionally make mistakes. I'd like to rely on you to help
me catch those. There will be no extra charge for corrections. However, major changes requested by you after receiving
the proof will most likely result in additional charges.
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What
do you need from me?
- A clean, handwritten manuscript--mailed, faxed, e-mailed.
- Clearly marked dynamics, expressions, articulations, tempo,
etc.
- If you need a lead sheet, send a handwritten manuscript
or recording (tape, e-mail, floppy) with lyric sheet and key indicated.
- If you are requesting a chord or rhythm chart, same as
lead sheet but without lyric sheet (unless you want lyrics included). Indicate whether you want standard letter
names or Nashville Number System.
- Which orientation you prefer--portrait or landscape. Unless
specified, all music will be typeset in portrait. Landscape is most appropriate for keyboard or small ensemble/jazz
band scores.
- Paper size--8 1/2 X 11, 8 1/2 X 14, or 11 X 17. 11 X 17
paper should only be used for full orchestral or symphonic band conductors' scores.
- Indicate if you want a music font other than Maestro (or
Jazz
for lead sheets and charts).
- Copyright and composer information. Composer information
will be listed at the top of the first page. Copyright notices will appear at the bottom of the first page and
should look something like this:
© 2000 by John Doe
- Indicate if you have a deadline for receiving the final
copy.
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