Music software for writing scores?

Question

I would like a software that I will be able to write music sheets/scores. Nothing really fancy, just to be able to write all kinds of notations. I would prefer a free one for Windows.

Answer 1

Finale works very well for score writing. You can download a free version from their website. This version has only the most basic functions, but in a general sense, it will give you a good idea off how Finale is used.

Answer 2

Both Finale Notepad and Avid Sibelius have free versions. Sibelius First is their free version which has its limitations, but is sufficient if you want to put together a score with up to 4 parts. If you want to spring for more parts and options, standard Sibelius starts at $4.99/month.