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1. Chinese domestic design software programs

A. “Master Composer”
This is a notation program, which developed by Fengya Software Company in 1999. Now this program has been updated four times with Jianpu notation, staff notation and mix notation three versions. Website : http://www.zuoqu.com/

B. “EyeSong”
This is a notation program that designed by Tongli Software Company for Chinese user. It provides staff notation and numeral notation functions and their transformation. Website: http://www.eyesong.net/

C. “TT Composer”
This is an easy-to-learn notation program that designed by the Centrumus Company. It provides staff notation and numeral notation functions and their transformation. The auto accompany function is similar to “Band-in-a-Box.”
Website: http://www.centrmus.com/cmetech/showtech.php?id=348

D. “JP-Word”
This is a very simple numeral notation program. Its function is similar to Microsoft Word but more flexible. The developer website: http://www.happyeo.com/

2. International software programs

A. Sonar
Sonar is a very popular MIDI program that designed by Cakewalk Company.
Website: http://www.cakewalk.com/Products/sonar/new.asp

B. Macromedia Authorware
Authorware is the leading visual authoring tool for creating rich-media e-learning applications for delivery on corporate networks, CD/DVD, and the Web. Develop accessible applications that comply with learning management system (LMS) standards.
Website: http://www.macromedia.com/software.authorware

C. Auralia
It is very comprehensive ear training program that designed by Rising Company of Australia. (Both Windows and Macintosh versions are available.)
Website: http://www.rising.com.au/

D. EarMaster
This is a very nice ear-training software program designed by a Danish music software company. The training program is based on a “learn-by-doing” concept. Website: http://www.earmaster.com/

E. Cakewalk
This is a very good family software program for recording, editing, and playing music and sound on the desktop (Windows version only).
Website: http://www.cakewalk.com/

F. Pro Tool
This is a professional MIDI software program (Macintosh version only).
Website: http://www.protools.com/

G. Musition
This is a complete music theory training program that developed by Rising Software Company. (Windows version only)Website: http://www.rising.com.au/

H. Authorware
This is a very powerful multimedia software tool that designed by Italian Autoware Company. Website: http://www.autoware.com/english/index.htm

I. Tonica
This is an interesting music education program for harmony lesson that designed by Software Partners Company of UK.
Website:http://www.software-partners.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=30&Itemid=41

J. Computer Music Cyclopedia
This is a very nice program for music appreciation class.
Website: http://www.

K. The Pianist
One of the most important and useful programs for piano study.
Website: http://www.

L. Overture
This is a very simple but very popular staff notation program that designed by the GenieSoft Company. It’s been translated in to Chinese version. (Windows environment only) Website: http://www.geniesoft.com/index.html

M. Sibelius
This is a series of comprehensive music notation and music education program that designed by the Sibelius Group. It’s been translated in to Chinese version. (Both for Windows environment) Website: http://www.sibelius.com/

N. Finale
This is a very powerful professional music notation program that designed by MakeMusic Inc. (Both for Macintosh and Windows environment)
Website: http://www.finalemusic.com/

O. Encore
This is a simple but very useful staff notation program that designed by Passport Design Company. (Both for Windows and Macintosh environment)
Website: http://www.passportdesigns.com/

P. Digital Performer
This is a very powerful professional MIDI software program (Macintosh version only).
Website: http://www.motu.com/