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Forte notation program
Developer(s)Lugert Verlag GmbH
Stable release
Forte 9.2
Operating systemMicrosoft Windows
Size71 MB (Premium version)
Available inGerman, English
TypeScorewriter (Music notation)
LicenseProprietary software
Websitewww.fortenotation.com

Forte is a music notation program or Scorewriter developed by the German company Lugert Verlag located in Handorf. Its name is derived from the dynamic marking forte. The program is available in German and English.[1][2]

History

The first version of Forte appeared in 2005 and other versions appeared successively in 2008, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016.[3] Forte is being "used by people and institutions from more than 40 countries", claims its publisher,[4] which specializes in books, materials and magazines for musical education in schools, besides the scorewriter.[3]

Functionality

The program can import MIDI, MusicXML and karaoke files, it can also export songs as MIDI and MusicXML files so that it can be shared with other tools, it allows users to save songs as a JPEG, TIFF or EPS files. It can import the CapXML file format of the Capella notation program.[1][2] There are three main tools that include the Music Ruler which allows users to enter notes, the audio sequencer which allows users to record or import audio and play it in conjunction with their composition and the complex scores which allows users to write elaborate pieces.

Versions

The program is published in four versions.[5]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b TopTenREVIEWS:
    Forte Home 2013 | Music Notation Software | Compose Music
    Forte 3 Premium
    2013 Music Notation Software Comparisons and Reviews
  2. ^ a b Ronnie Currey (16 April 2009). ""Forte" Notation Software: A Review". Music Teacher's Helper Blog. Retrieved 27 January 2013. {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameters: |zitat= and |offline= (help)
  3. ^ a b "Geschichte des Lugert Verlags: Und alles begann mit einer Schreibmaschine…" [History of the Lugert publishing house: It all began with a typewriter] (in German). Lugert Verlag. Retrieved 27 January 2013.
  4. ^ "Product Tour » Forte Notation". Forte/Lugert Verlag. Retrieved 27 January 2013. {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameters: |zitat=, |offline=, |sprache=, and |kommentar= (help)
  5. ^ "FORTE 4 ab 23.11. – Die Preise im Überblick!" (in German). Lugert Verlag. 21 November 2012. Retrieved 27 January 2013.
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