MusicXML : MusicXML is an open file format that displays graphical information about a file saved by a notation program. Barron presents the advantages and disadvantages of each file format and shows how settings in Dorico can be adjusted to ensure that the correct information is obtained from the imported file. After importing the MusicXML files to Dorico, you need to scan the file and make some changes. Before describing the different formats, I would recommend backing up the file in the MusicXML and MIDI formats when creating a notation project. If you have any questions or are looking for more information about Dorico, please send me an email to this email address which is protected against spambots. You need to enable JavaScript to view it. In 2010 teachers mainly used two notation programs to create scores, tables and plays for music lessons – “Final” and “Sibelius”. MIDI information does not contain time stamps, articulations, dynamic labels, and other notations or graphic information. After watching the video, I decided to convert my old files to MusicXML before importing them into Dorico. The next step in learning Dorico is to transfer my old Dorico notation files. I will continue my efforts to study and use the Dorico notation program. Over the years, and then as an educator, I have made many scores for drums, chamber music, orchestra and steel drums. I prefer MusicXML because it contains all the graphic information from my old files. And if you add those files to your full file folder, you can open that file in the future. The advantage of MusicXML and MIDI is that they are open formats that can be opened by more than 250 programs. Gerhardt holds a doctorate from the University of Southern California, a master’s degree in drums and instrument management, and a bachelor’s degree in music education from the University of California at Long Beach.