MAKING NOTES
Dorico 5.1.20 update brings engraving improvements
We're pleased to announce the immediate availability of another new Dorico 5 update, coming just a few weeks after the release of Dorico 5.1.10 in January. Dorico 5.1.20 is a free update for existing Dorico Pro 5, Dorico Elements 5 and Dorico SE users, and there's a...
Dorico 5.1.10 update now available
We have today released a maintenance update for Dorico 5 for macOS, Windows and iPad, bringing it to version 5.1.10. This update is free for existing Dorico Pro 5, Dorico Elements 5, Dorico SE 5 and Dorico for iPad users. It includes more than 50 bug fixes, and also a...
Dorico 5.1 released, with new Iconica Sketch sounds
We're excited to announce the immediate availability of Dorico 5.1, a free update for existing Dorico Pro 5, Dorico Elements 5, Dorico SE 5, and Dorico for iPad users – and for Dorico Pro and Dorico Elements users, we're thrilled to let you know that a brand new...
SHOWCASE
Arnau Brichs Wins Prix Élan 2024 with ‘Degrees of Presence’
In our latest interview, we had the pleasure of speaking with Arnau Brichs, a young composer based in Barcelona, whose talent has recently received significant recognition in the music world. Arnau has been awarded numerous international prizes, including the Prix...
‘How Proud The Pines’: A Centennial Celebration for F. Austin State University, Composed by Stephen Lias
We are thrilled to feature an exclusive interview with Stephen Lias, a distinguished composer and Professor of Composition at Stephen F. Austin State University. Stephen is also the founder and leader of the annual Composing in the Wilderness program offered by the...
Composing for ‘Beavis and Butt-Head’: John Frizzell’s Journey with ‘Abduction’ Using Dorico
John Frizzell is a renowned American film composer recognized for his collaboration with Mike Judge. His impressive portfolio includes scoring music for iconic projects such as Beavis and Butt-Head Do America, Office Space, and the recent Beavis and Butt-Head Do the...
TUTORIALS
Tip: Create your own playing techniques
Use the Playing Techniques panel to open the editor and create your own playing technique. Playing techniques...
Tip: Add multiple instruments with the ensemble builder
Press the Add Ensemble button, or type Shift+E. Type the instruments you wish to create, typing a comma after each one,...
Tip: Quickly filter notes in a specific voice
To select all notes in a specific voice across a selection, press J to open the Jump Bar and search for the filter...
OPINION
Is There a ‘Window of Opportunity’ for Learning Music?
When it comes to music education, there are a number of factors
The Most Exciting Innovations Within Classical Music
Classical music may have one foot firmly in a tradition that stretched back centuries
Will Rebranding Classical Music Really Lead to Its Revival?
Each passing year seems to bring new opportunities for people creating music – from promoting
NEWS
Using Dorico for iPad in education
Since the release of Dorico for iPad three years ago, we have been delighted to welcome tens of thousands of new Dorico users, downloading the app for free from the App Store. The app is consistently the top-rated music notation and composition app in the App Store,...
Dorico 5.1.40 update released, introducing contextual help
We're pleased to announce the release of the latest update for Dorico 5, version 5.1.40, which is free for all Dorico Pro 5, Dorico Elements 5, Dorico SE 5 and Dorico for iPad users. This update includes more than 20 bug fixes, a number of useful improvements to...
Dorico 5.1.30 update now available
We're pleased to announce the release of the latest maintenance update for Dorico 5 for macOS, Windows, and iPad. Dorico 5.1.30 is available now as a free update for existing Dorico 5 users, and includes some 45 bug fixes and a number of useful improvements. As...
Productivity improvements in Dorico 2.2
Flow headings in Dorico 2.2