A word about Finale Notepad . . .

This is an entry level musical notation software program. If you ever wanted to try your hand at composing a song, this will give you a good start. The program can play back the notes you place on the staff. You can see, hear, and print your musical ideas. Of course, being freeware, it has a lot of limitations. However, if the idea of song writing has an appeal to you, Notepad is a good tool from which to test the waters.