Transcription and Arrangement by Ear - WINDS SHEET MUSIC [Sheet Music Creation]



Transcription and Arrangement by Ear - WINDS SHEET MUSIC


                   
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Sheet Music Creation


Sheet Music Creation by ear: Transcription Sheet Music Creation by Ear: Transcription for Chord Score   Sheet Music Creation: Arrangements   Composition, Paid Version MIDI, Music Engraving, etc.


Custom-Made Sheet Music creation: Transcription, Arrangement, Engraving, and MIDI Services
We handle any music genre! Trust WINDS SHEET MUSIC for all your sheet music needs, providing reliable service for 27 years!

If you've ever used commercial sheet music or purchased music online, you've probably noticed that there are often mistakes or omissions in the score. Probably the best way to enjoy music, regardless of the instrument or genre, is to play the music you like the way you like.

Our company offers custom-made sheet music creation and MIDI data production by professionals with advanced absolute pitch and transcription/arrangement skills.


Transcription is the process of listening to music and writing it down as sheet msuic. To produce accurate and practical transcriptions, various musical abilities, techniques, knowledge, and experience, including perfect pitch, are required. At our company, we thoroughly listen to audio sources such as YouTube, MP3 files, CDs, MDs, cassette tapes, DVDs, video tapes, and faithfully transcribe the performance of the designated instrument.

The genre of the music or the type of instrument doesn't matter. With the audio sources you provide to us, we can transcribe any music into a sheet music by ear. We can even create sheet music for acapella, big bands, wind ensembles, orchestras, traditional music, etc.

The sheet music we provide will be created using MakeMusic's "Finale 27," the latest version of the world's most advanced music notation software. If you wish, you can specify preferences such as font and note size.

We can fulfill a variety of requests, such as:

I want to play a song for which sheet music is not available.
I want detailed and accurate sheet music.
I want to preserve my original song as sheet music.
I want my original song to be arranged stylishly.
I want to play my favorite song as a solo or in a singing and playing style.
I want sheet music for a performance at a concert.
I want the key transposed to make it easier to sing.
I want a solo performance phrase created.
I want handwritten sheet music engraved with music notation software.
I want my existing sheet music corrected.
I want high-quality MIDI data.
I want you to create accompaniment tracks for karaoke.

We can accommodate various requests.

Please entrust us with your sheet music creation (transcription, arrangement, composition, engraving) and MIDI creation. With 27 years of experience, our company is committed to empowering your musical pursuits, enabling you to enjoy and engage with music more freely and actively.

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Our thoroughly captivating arrangements are highly acclaimed!

In addition to transcription, which involves writing music exactly as it sounds in the original source, we also offer custom-made arrangement scores tailored to your desired instrumentation, performance difficulty, and intended usage.

Many of you may be unsatisfied with commercial arrangement scores that do not fully reflect the charm of the original music. Our company takes great pride in high-quality arrangements that not only achieve a high level of reproduction and appeal of the original piece but also add a new charm while maximising the allure of the originals. We provide custom-made arrangement scores that are one-of-a-kind in the world.

In arranging, accurate listening of the sound source is essential. Therefore, perfect pitch and music theory are just as important as transcription. Using absolute pitch and music theory, we faithfully extract the elements of the original music necessary for arranging, and then transform them into a new form according to the intended instrumentation, performance difficulty, and usage of the score.

At our company, we strive to create detailed arrangements that are satisfying to listen to and perform, taking into account customer requests. Please utilize our arrangement service for your precious performance opportunities, such as performances at birthday presents, wedding receptions, live shows, and competitions!


(Examples of arrangements)
・Piano solo
・Singing while playing piano
・Vocal + Piano accompaniment
・Choir + Piano accompaniment
・Electone solo ・Guitar solo
・Guitar accompaniment
・Vocal + Guitar accompaniment
・Piano Trio
・A cappella
・Sax solo
・Marimba + Piano accompaniment
・Wind ensemble
・String quintet
・Big band
・Brass band
・Orchestra

Arrangements with other instrumentations are also possible.

You can listen to demo performances of our arranged works from the link below:
[Demo performances of our arranged works (YouTube [Arrangements] Playlist)]
(We have been authorized by our clients to share the music on the channel.)



Using the world's leading music notation software, "Finale 27"!

At our company, we use the latest version of the "Finale" series, "Finale 27", which is the world standard and the industry's leading music notation software. We pay meticulous attention to the readability, usability, and notational consistency of sheet music, including the size of the score, notation font, note spacing, beaming adjustments, measure placement, and margin width. (We can use all versions down to Finale2003.) We select and use the most suitable font from the various fonts adopted in Finale 27 for each piece of music.

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We can also create part scores!

For those who request the transcription and arrangement of multiple parts, in addition to the full score, we can create part scores (sheet music for each instrument) for JPY 1,000 (tax included) per part.

You can freely specify the parts for which you want part scores to be created from the parts you request. We can also create a part score that combines multiple parts into one.



We accept a wide range of audio sources for estimates, including MP3, YouTube, CD, DVD, etc.

We accept various sources for estimation including MP3 files, WAV files, other audio file types, video sharing sites like YouTube, and physical formats like audio CDs, cassette tapes, DVDs, and videotapes. You can send your audio files via our dedicated 'Media File Submission Form' or by email attachment.



You can choose the format, size, and delivery method of the sheet music.

We offer a variety of delivery methods for sheet music. You can choose from PDF files sent by email attachment or Dropbox, or physical sheet music sent by mail. We offer a variety of sheet sizes including A4, B4, A3, B5, and letter size. If you wish, you can also specify the layout and size of the staves, the text font for the song title, etc.

Our PDF sheet music can be viewed on PCs, smartphones, tablets, e-readers, and other devices. You can also print them at home with your printer. Our PDF files are created with Adobe's "Adobe Acrobat 9 Pro".

For printed sheet music, we use high-quality business printers and ink with excellent water and light resistance. We use thick paper with excellent water resistance, which is sturdy and difficult to bend. Even if you write on it with a highlighter, or accidentally spill water on it, the sheet will not blur. (For letter size, we use regular paper.)

For the delivery of printed sheet music, you can choose from several shipping methods. For destinations outside of Japan, options include EMS or airmail. For destinations within Japan, you can select from Letter Pack Light, Letter Pack Plus, or Yamato TA-Q-BIN.



Free Provision of Original Sheet Music Data Files

For those who request sheet music creation, we provide original data files (MUSX files, MUS files) created using our sheet music creation software, "Finale", files extracting note information from the sheet music (Standard MIDI files), and MusicXML format data files which allow data sharing across various sheet music creation software, all free of charge.

Furthermore, to enable you to check the contents of the sheet music by sound, we also create and provide MIDI performance recordings of the sheet music (such as MP3 files) free of charge.


Finale files are the files of Makemusic's sheet music creation software "Finale". These files allow you to display the sheet music in the exact state as provided, and you can customize the sheet music according to your preference by changing the display magnification, font, adding lyrics, chord names, expression marks, creating part scores, and more. The playback speed can also be changed freely, offering usage methods such as slowing down the tempo for practice. You can also mute any part to enjoy a minus one karaoke, and even save the file as a MIDI file or audio file.

If you wish for a Finale file, please specify the file format and version you desire (either MUSX files (Finale 27, Finale 26, Finale 25, Finale 2014) or MUS files (Finale 2012~Finale 2003)). Please note that MUS files cannot be opened with versions of Finale older than the version in which the file was created. If you have Finale, please specify the file according to your version. On the other hand, MUSX files can be opened with any version of Finale. As of June 2024, the latest version of Finale that can be used with Finale NotePad is Finale 2012.


The Standard MIDI File (SMF) is a sheet music data file format that can be used with sheet music creation software and sequencers. Based on the provided Standard MIDI file, you can modify it to suit your needs, such as changing the tempo, velocity (volume), channel, program change information (tone), panning, adding pitch bend and sustain pedal, transposing, adding/deleting parts, adding/deleting measures, and save it as a new Standard MIDI file. If you need professional MIDI data for live performances or DTM, it would be efficient to use our free MIDI file as a foundation. It is also possible to specify the MIDI channel you wish to use.

The MIDI data is completely quantized (rhythm and note value correction) and we ensure there are no display issues with multiple software before providing it. Therefore, with any MIDI data compatible sheet music creation software or sequencer, you can display the sheet music in basically the same content as provided. (However, song titles, clef signs, octave signs, and slides are not reflected.)

You can also listen to a demo performance of the sheet music on your computer or smartphone.

If you wish, in addition to the regular MIDI files, we can provide MIDI files with a slower tempo for practice or karaoke MIDI files with any part from your requested part removed. (Please order when applying.)

The MIDI data we provide can be made public on your SNS or website, as long as the necessary copyright-related procedures are completed in advance.


MusicXML files are files in a format that allows data sharing between different sheet music creation software. In addition to Finale, which we use, they can also be displayed in other sheet music creation software such as Sibelius. Unlike Standard MIDI files, MusicXML files retain almost all of the original sheet music layout. (However, due to the characteristics of the format, slight discrepancies may occur.)


Demo (MIDI) performance recordings are audio sources recorded from the MIDI data generated during sheet music creation. You can choose the media from MP3 files, music CDs, and more.

For these audio sources, we use "GARRITAN PERSONAL ORCHESTRA", "SmartMusic SoftSynth" or "Microsoft GS Wavetable SW Synth" with VST of "Finale 27" and apply effects like reverb as appropriate depending on the characteristics of the music. (We will select the most suitable sound source depending on the performance content.)

If desired, in addition to the regular free demo performance sources, we also provide slow-tempo performance sources. (These are available for each source at JPY500 (tax included).)

Furthermore, if you request the part score option, we also provide the part score's Finale file, Standard MIDI file, MusicXML file, and Demo (MIDI) performance recording for free.


In addition, we can create MIDI data and MIDI performance recordings (Paid Version MIDI) intended for uses such as DTM and live performances. With Paid Version MIDI, we adjust the tone, volume, note value, panning, rhythm, tempo, etc., maximizing the expressive power of MIDI and finishing it with more appealing content. For details on Paid Version MIDI, please see here.

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Shortest half-day delivery! We also accommodate urgent orders if you are in a hurry.

When we provide a quote, we will guide you about the expected completion date on a per-day basis. The delivery date will vary depending on the content of the requested piece, performance time, the number of requested pieces, etc. If you're in a hurry, please feel free to consult with us as we strive to accommodate urgent production requests even during night time and holidays.

The additional charges for urgent orders are as follows:

Completion Deadline Urgent Order Additional Charges
Completion within 12 hours Normal fee x 2
Completion within 24 hours Normal fee x 1.5
Completion within 2 days Normal fee x 1
Completion within 3 days Normal fee x 0.75
Completion within 7 days Normal fee x 0.5


Additional charges for urgent order only apply to the regular fees of the corresponding pieces/parts (instruments).
(For example: In a quote with Vocal transcription (JPY 2,000), Piano transcription (JPY 6,000), Bass transcription (JPY 3,000), and a basic fee (JPY 1,500), if you request for only the Piano to be urgently completed in 24 hours, while the Vocal and Bass are to be completed normally, the additional charge for urgent production would be JPY 9,000.)



Cancellation after placing an order is possible.

In case the sheet music is no longer needed due to concert cancellation, postponement, or change in repertoire etc., cancellation is possible if it is before the midpoint between the date of the contract (payment date) and the scheduled completion date, by paying a cancellation fee of 10% of the total amount.

Cancellation Date Cancellation Fee
From the date of contract to the midpoint between the date of contract and the scheduled completion date 10% of the total fee
From the day after the midpoint between the date of contract and the scheduled completion date to the scheduled completion date Cancellation is not accepted.


For instance, if the delivery date is four weeks, cancellation can be requested until two weeks before the delivery date. If the delivery date is two weeks, cancellation can be requested until one week before the delivery date. If the delivery date is one week, cancellation can be requested until three days before the delivery date. Please note that cancellation is not possible from the day after the midpoint between the date of the contract and the scheduled completion date.

We accept cancellation requests via email. After receiving your cancellation request, we will refund the total amount of your payment minus the cancellation fee within three business days. Please note that we will deduct a transaction fee of 3.2% of the total payment amount at the time of the contract plus JPY 40 from the refund.

It is also possible to cancel only some songs or parts of the sheet music you applied for. In that case, we will recalculate the total amount for the revised quotation, and we will settle the payment with the amount you have already paid.

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Assured Delivery Guarantee, Contract Guarantee, and 5-Year Free Product Warranty!

To provide our clients with peace of mind, we have implemented a delivery guarantee system. In the unlikely event that we are unable to complete your order within the completion date stipulated at the time of contract, you can choose either to cancel the contract, in which case we will refund the full amount paid plus 10% as a penalty, or to continue the contract with a 10% reduction in price. If you choose to cancel the contract, please notify us after the expiration of the completion date. If the notice of contract cancellation from the customer to our company and the notice of production completion from our company to the customer are crossed, we will proceed with the delivery at a 10% reduction. We will process the refund within one week of the contract cancellation date or delivery date.

In the event that we are unable to provide the sheet music due to unforeseen circumstances such as natural disasters, we will make the contract null and void and refund the full fee. If we are unable to fulfill the contract due to reasons attributable to us, such as equipment failure, we will refund the full fee and pay a penalty of 10% of the fee.

We strive for perfection in the content of the sheet music we provide, but in the unlikely event that there are defects such as missing pages, typographical errors, or damages, please contact us within five years from the completion date, and we will promptly send you a new product free of charge with our postage paid. If you find any errors in the transcription within five years from the completion date, please let us know the specific location, and we will promptly recheck the contents of the score and create a corrected score for you free of charge if necessary.



Commercial Use is Possible with an Additional Extra License Contract

By adding an Extra License to your contract, you will be able to use and publish the sheet music commercially, including for publication, sales, distribution, and streaming, etc.

You can still use the sheet music for non-commercial (personal) purposes without adding an Extra License.

An Extra License is required only when using the sheet music commercially or publishing it.

You can add an Extra License at the time of ordering sheet music production or after the sheet music is completed.

Please note that when using sheet music for commercial purposes for music that you do not hold the copyright to, you will also need to obtain permission from the rights holder(s) (such as the composer or arranger). Additionally, when using sheet music that was engraved from a pre-existing source, you will need permission from the rights holder of the original source in addition to the rights holder of the music. If you use the sheet music commercially or publish it without an extra license, we will charge you a penalty fee.

Please refer to the QandA page below for more information on publishing sheet music.
Q: Can I post the sheet music I ordered on SNS or video-sharing website?

There are two types of extra licenses available depending on your needs. The application scope and price for each Extra License are as follows:

Standard License Extra License A Extra License B
Copyright notice of "WINDS SHEET MUSIC" on the score Not allowed Allowed Allowed
No copyright notice of "WINDS SHEET MUSIC" on the score Not allowed Not allowed Allowed
Price (incl. tax) / 1 music piece JPY 0 JPY 3,300 JPY 9,900



Get over 30% OFF! Great discount services available!


Multiple Parts Order Discount

If you order multiple parts of sheet music for the same piece of music at the same time, we will discount the fee for each part after the second one by JPY 500.


Multiple Pieces Order Discount

If you order the production of sheet music for multiple pieces of music at the same time, we will discount the fee for each piece after the second one by JPY 500.


Total Order Amount Discount

If your total order amount of sheet music production over the past year, including this order, exceeds JPY 20,000, we will offer a 10% discount on the sheet music production fee for the excess amount above JPY 20,000 in the estimate. Furthermore, for every JPY 40,000 in total order amount after that, the discount will increase by 10% up to a maximum of 30%. For the first order, if the estimated order aomount exceeds JPY 20,000, the excess amount will be eligible for the discount.

The Total Order Amount Discount will be applied to the total amount after the Multiple Parts Order Discount and Multiple Pieces Order Discount have been applied.


Price & Delivery Date Specified Order Discount (Bid Order Discount)

By specifying in advance the condition that "if it can be delivered by the specified date within pecified price, the order will be placed," before receiving a quote, we will offer a 10% discount on the music production fee.

All fees, including optional fees, will be discounted by 10%. In addition, the three discounts mentioned above will also be applied together. The order of application of each discount is "Multiple Parts Order Discount" → "Price & Delivery Date Specified Order Discount" → "Multiple Pieces Order Discount" → "Total Order Amount Discount".

For more details, please see here.


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Sheet Music Creation by ear: Transcription Sheet Music Creation by Ear: Transcription for Chord Score   Sheet Music Creation: Arrangements   Composition, Paid Version MIDI, Music Engraving, etc.


Sheet Music Creation by Ear
Transcription

We transcribe accurately from any audio sources you provide such as YouTube videos, MP3 files, and music CDs, for the instrument of your choice. You can customize the transcription service as per your requirement.


[Partial transcription]

You can specify the range of transcription. When requesting a quote, please indicate the relevant parts of the source using time codes (seconds), such as "00:30-01:30".


[Simplification/Complexification]

If you wish, we can also create sheet music that simplifies or complicates the performance based on the transcribed source, depending on your desired difficulty level.

Please note, transcriptions involving simplification or complexification may slightly increase or decrease the usual transcription fee due to the added elements of arrangement and the reduced importance of detailed source analysis and performance consistency. If you wish for simplification/complexification, we will provide quotes for both cases.


[Transposition]

We can also transpose the music to your desired key.

Examples:
- Half-step up
- Lower by a major third
- In a key that is closer to the original and easier to play
- In a key that is optimal for a male vocalist to sing a song originally performed by a female vocalist
- In a key that does not include the altissimo range when substituting tenor saxophone for an alto saxophone solo


[Setting notation method for Transposing Instruments]

For transposing instruments (clarinets, saxophones, trumpets, horns, etc.), we typically use each instrument's unique transposing notation. However, if you plan to play on a piano or a guitar etc., it's more practical to use the concert pitch (in C) notation. If you wish, we can notate the transposing instruments in concert pitch (in C). Also, for guitar, bass, male vocals, etc., we usually write one octave higher, and for piccolo, one octave lower, but if you wish, we can notate in the actual pitch.

Please be assured that the free Finale files, MusicXML files, Standard MIDI files, and Demo (MIDI) performance recordings we provide will be played in actual pitch, regardless of the transposing notation.


[Consolidated transcription]

We can also transcribe multiple parts into a fewer number of parts. We extract necessary elements from the performance elements of the target parts and adjust them appropriately under your specified conditions. Please note, consolidated transcriptions may involve some elements of arrangement and may slightly increase the usual transcription fee.

Examples:
- Making twin guitar parts playable on one guitar
- Making the performance of two keyboards playable on one
- Transcribing a horn section's performance into a keyboard part on a grand staff


[Adjustments for performance on different instruments]

Based on the transcribed source, we can adjust and notate so that it can be properly performed on a different instrument of your choice. This involves partial or overall adjustments according to the range and characteristics of the instrument. This may result in slightly higher fees than usual transcriptions.

Examples:
- Transcribing violin to flute
- Alto saxophone to tenor saxophone
- 5-string bass to 4-string bass


[Pedal Marks]

For piano or keyboard sheet music, we can optionally add pedal markings. These marks indicate when to press and release the damper (sustain) pedal.

If you don't choose to include these pedal markings for scores where pedals are used in the performance, the sheet music we provide will be notated with the assumption of appropriate pedal usage. In compositions where delicate chord progressions are frequently used, correct pedal operation becomes extremely crucial for the performance. Therefore, we particularly recommend this option when you request a transcription of such music.


[Note name ruby, Finger Numbering]

As an option, we can add note name ruby to the musical notes on the sheet, such as "C", "D", "E", or "Do", "Re", "Mi", and finger numbers 1-5 for piano scores and similar instruments.

Note name ruby is recommended for those practicing sight-reading or with limited time before the actual performance.

Finger numbers indicate which finger to use to play each note on piano, organ, or keyboard scores. This service is recommended for those who want to master the correct fingering.


[Tablature, Performance notation symbols]

For guitar, bass, and similar instruments, we can provide tablature (TAB) notation alongside standard staff notation. Our tabs are detailed and accurate, based on thorough analysis. We also notate unusual tunings and capo placements based on the performance in the audio source.

We also provide performance notation symbols, including the following as standard (free):
glissando, vibrato, arpeggio, staccato, trill, pick scratch, mute, etc.

The following performance otation symbols are available as optional extras for a fee:
slide, choking, bend, hammer-on, pull-off, arm, right-hand tapping, harmonics, etc.


[Chord names (Chord Symbols)]

We can also add chord names as an option. We can place chord names above the topmost staff of the score. If requested, we can place them above other staves or on multiple staves (e.g., both above the top staff and above the guitar part).

For transposing instruments, you can freely choose the combination of key signature for the staff and the key for the chord symbols.

Example for Tenor Saxophone Score:
- Staff: In B♭, Chord names: Concert key (in C)
- Staff: In B♭, Chord names: In B♭
- Staff: Concert key (in C), Chord name: Concert key (in C)

You can specify the level of detail for the chord names at three levels: 'high', 'medium', and 'low'. Additionally, you can choose whether the chord names are transcribed for 'all parts' or 'specific parts'.


[Lyrics]

We can also incorporate lyrics into the sheet music. We support a variety of languages including Japanese, English, Italian, French, German, Chinese (both Simplified and Traditional), Korean (Hangul), Hawaiian, and Latin. For languages like English, we ensure accurate syllable division.

If you wish to include lyrics, please provide the lyric data. We will input the lyrics in accordance with the provided data. Please note that if there is any discrepancy between the actual sung lyrics and the provided data, we will use the content from the provided lyric data.


[ Sheet music sample ]
[ Demo performance of music pieces transcribed by our company (YouTube) ]


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Sheet Music Creation by Ear
Transcription for Chord Score

We create accurate chord scores based on the audio sources you provide, such as YouTube videos, MP3 files, and CDs. We can handle any genre of music including pop, rock, and classical. We can also include lyrics, diagrams, and Roman numeral analysis (I, II, IV, V, etc.) as an option.

We will thoroughly describe all tension notes and fractional chords. As chord names can be expressed in various ways, especially when they become complex, we carefully balance their use based on your purpose, readability, and harmony theory.


[Level of detaill setting]

You can specify the level of detail for the chord names in three stages: [low, medium, high]. Our standard is [high], where we provide detailed chord names that accurately reflect the fine tension notes of the sound source. However, if you do not need detailed tension notes, or if you are more accustomed to simplified scores than detailed ones, we recommend that you specify [medium] or [low].

For the [medium] level of detail, we slightly simplify complex and inconsistent chord names. For instance, in a song where 'C9' and 'C add9' irregularly appear at the same positions in the cadence, we unify the notation to the chord name used most frequently. Also, in a situation where 'Am7' is used but the E note is missing only once, resulting in the notation 'Am7 (omit5)', if it is clear that the E note is not intentionally omitted, we will simply denote this as 'Am7'. In addition, extremely complex chord names like 'A13(♯11)' will be simplified by omitting the least significant note, resulting in something like 'A13' or 'A9(♯11)'.

For the [low] level of detail, we further simplify complex chord names and only use basic chord names such as 'C7', 'C9', 'C add9', 'C sus4', 'C dim', 'C aug', 'Cm7', etc.


[Target of transcription setting]

You can specify whether to transcribe chord names for "all parts" or "specific parts". Normally, chord names are transcribed for all parts, but if you prefer, we can analyze and transcribe chord names limited to specific parts (instruments).

For example, in a typical band arrangement where the keyboard and guitar play "C major" and the bass plays a D note, the chord name for the entire piece would be "C/D". However, if you specify that only the keyboard or guitar should be transcribed, the chord name for that section will be transcribed as "C".


[Lyrics]

Lyrics can also be included as an option. If you would like to include lyrics, please provide us with the data for the lyrics.


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Sheet Music Creation by Ear
Arrangement

We can create custom arrangement scores tailored to your needs, such as playing your favorite songs on your preferred instrument, providing a high-quality arrangement score with the original piece's richness, or improving the chord progression and accompaniment of your original song to make it a higher quality and more impressive piece.

We prioritize retaining the original music pieces' feeling while maximizing its appeal and adding new value to enhance its charm, as well as setting appropriate playing difficulty levels based on your needs.

We can also arrange music pieces in various styles such as Pop-to-Jazz, or Classical-to-Rock. We can accommodate a variety of requests such as converting guitar solo music to piano solo, adding keyboards to band music without them, changing alto sax solo to tenor sax solo, and converting a major key song to a minor key, and so on.

Examples of Arrangements:
・Piano solo
・Piano sing-along
・Piano duet
・Piano duo
・Vocal + Piano accompaniment
・Choir + Piano accompaniment
・Electronic organ solo
・Electronic organ + Piano
・Guitar solo
・Guitar sing-along
・Vocal + Guitar accompaniment
・Ukulele sing-along
・Piano trio
・A cappella
・Sax solo
・Marimba + Piano accompaniment
・Violin + Piano accompaniment
・Wind instrument ensemble
・String quintet
・Big band
・Brass band, Marching band

The above instrument formations are just examples. Arrangements with other formations are also possible. You are free to set the instrument formation and performance difficulty. We can also suggest the best arrangement plan for you.


[Partial arrangement]

If there is no specific request from the customer, we will arrange the entire performance from the beginning to the end of the sound source. However, we also accept requests for partial arrangement of a specific section of the sound source. If you want a partial arrangement, please specify the relevant part with the time code (seconds) of the audio source, like "01:00~03:30".


[Transposition]

We can transpose to your desired key. Some examples include:

- Transpose down by half step
- Transpose up by a major second
- Transpose to a key closer to the original, but easier to play
- Transpose to the optimal key for a female vocalist to sing a song originally written for a male vocalist
- Transpose to a key that does not include the flageolet range when substituting alto saxophone for a trumpet solo.


[Pedal Marks]

Adding pedal markings to piano and keyboard sheet music is also possible as an option. Please see here for more details.


[Chord names]

Adding chord names is also possible as an option. For details, please see here.


[Lyrics]

Adding lyrics is also possible as an option. For details, please see here.


[ Sheet music sample ]
[ Demo performance of music pieces arranged by our company (YouTube) ]


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Composition, Paid MIDI, Music Engraving, Proofreading, etc.

●Paid Version MIDI (creating high-quality MIDI data for DTM/DAW, and creating High-quality MIDI performance recording sound sources for playback and listening)

We will faithfully reproduce your desired music piece in MIDI format, utilizing the full expressive power of MIDI to reflect the sound, volume, pitch, panning, rhythm, tempo, etc. The MIDI sound source will be created using Roland INTEGRA-7, Roland SC-88 Pro, and Garritan Instruments for Finale.

This service is recommended for those who use DTM/DAW, those who want accompaniment karaoke tracks, those who want MIDI playback that sounds natural like a human performance, those who want to try playing original songs with a large orchestra, those who want to create MIDI tracks for live performances, and those who want to check the contents of their music score by sound.

Paid Version MIDI sample music (YouTube)
(The music posted have received permission to publish from the clients.)


This "Paid Version MIDI" service is available as a package with "Transcription," "Arrangement," or "Music Engraving."

Reproducing the original music piece and converting it into MIDI format
→"Transcription" + "Paid Version MIDI"

Arranging the music piece for your desired instrument and converting it into MIDI format
→"Arrangement" + "Paid Version MIDI"

Converting the music score into MIDI format
→"Music Engraving" + "Paid Version MIDI"

In addition, we can also reproduce music piece with large orchestras in "Paid Version MIDI".


Note that there are two types of Paid Version MIDI: [Type A] and [Type B]. In most cases, we recommend [Type A]. In [A type], we set the tone and volume to be the same as the original source, and enhance the fidelity of the original composition by adding pedal, pitch bend, and modulation effects using control numbers. We also set the tempo to match the original source, resulting in a content and quality that can be used as is for many purposes.

On the other hand, for those who want to maximize the potential of MIDI or seek ultimate reproducibility, we recommend the [B type]. With [B type], by setting NRPN, we allocate independent effect parameters to each sound source and channel to precisely configure the timbre and effects. For a quote with [B type], we require information on the MIDI equipment and software used, as well as a MIDI implementation chart, so please prepare accordingly.


Main differences between Paid Version MIDI and Free Version MIDI:

Tone Volume Effects Pedal Pitch Bend Mod-
ulation
Gate Time Rhythm Tempo Panpot
Free Version - (*1) - - - - - (*2) △ (*3) △ (*4) -
Paid Version
[Type A]
- - (*2) △ (*3) -
Paid Version
[Type B]
✓ (*5)

[✓]: adjustment available [-]: no adjustment
*1 Velocity values are all set to 64.
*2 It will be the same as the note value on the score.
*3 It will be the same as the step time on the score.
*4 It will be set to match the tempo of the main part of the song.
*5 Settings for chorus, reverb, and NRPN will be applied.


Paid Version MIDI Prices
Type A (1 Part) JPY 5,000-50,000
Type B (1 Part) JPY 30,000-100,000



●Composition

We can create music in various genres. In addition to composing an entire piece, we also offer services for adding accompaniment to a hummed or monophonic melody line, and creating intros, bridges, endings, and interludes.



●Music englaving and transposition

We offer music engraving services using the world's leading music notation software, Finale, to create clean scores from handwritten music or commercial sheet music. You can specify any version of Finale from "Finale 2003" to "Finale 27". (if no version is specified, we will use the latest version, "Finale 27").

We also offer services for converting neume notation (four-line staff), numeric notation into standard five-line staff notation.

If desired, we can provide the Finale file, MusicXML file, standard MIDI file, and demo (MIDI) performance recording (MP3 file, music CD, etc.) for free.

Music Engraving Fees
Basic Fee JPY 1,500 / per music piece
Notes and Rests JPY 25~150 / per measure
(measures with whole rests are JPY 10 / per measure)
Symbols JPY 25 / per symbol


Transposition is available for an additional charge of JPY 1,000 to JPY 1,500 (tax included) per music piece. It may be easier to play a song in a key with fewer sharps or flats. We recommend transposing to keys such as C major/A minor, G major/E minor (one sharp), or F major/D minor (one flat) for those who struggle with music in keys with many accidentals, or who simply want to make playing a little easier. For example, E major (six sharps) can be transposed to C major (no accidentals).

We also offer additional part score creation for JPY 1,000 (tax included) per part.



●Verification and correction of existing music scores

We will verify if there are any transcribing or notation errors in your owned scores and correct them to the appropriate content.



●Comparison of performance and sheet music, and performance advice

Please send us your recorded audio/video data of your own performance, and we will check if it is played correctly according to the sheet music, and provide advice on your performance.



●Audio data correction

We will improve the sound quality of your audio data by removing noise, equalizer processing, adding effects such as reverb, and other methods.



●Analog audio/video digitization

We will digitize analog audio/video such as cassette tapes, vinyl records, and video tapes, and record them as music CDs, DVDs, or audio/video files. We will also perform noise reduction and other sound quality improvement measures.


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Demo performance of music pieces transcribed and arranged by our company. (We have obtained permissions from the clients to share those pieces on this channel.)

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