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NoteHeads. NoteHeads in brief. Musical notation software, sheet music sales via the Internet. 35 man-years of development, 3 MUSD software development. Windows and Mac. 30.000 downloads of Igor Engraver. NoteHeads owners. NoteHeads is owned by:
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NoteHeads in brief • Musical notation software, sheet music sales via the Internet. • 35 man-years of development, 3 MUSD software development. • Windows and Mac. • 30.000 downloads of Igor Engraver.
NoteHeads owners NoteHeads is owned by: • Björn Ulvaeus (former ABBA, lyricist, composer) • Christer Sturmark (founder Cell, Famestudios) • Per Gessle (artist, member of Roxette)
Currently 80% of software market Market – Notation Software User friendliness Professional Composers Music schools Functionality Music students Flexibility Professional Musicians Price Amateur musicians
Market – Sheet Music Publishing Driving forces for digital publishing • Global reach. • Low printing costs. • Low storage costs. • Virtual no distribution costs / fewer middlemen. • Larger selections of music. • Listening before buying. Increasing IT maturity. Increasing music interest. Substantial market growth potential.
Main competition UK-based company. Software platform from 1993. Approx. 10.000 new users per year. Privately Held. French/US-based company. Software platform from 1988. 100.000 registred end users. Nasdaq.
Comparison Full control Ease of use
Products • Igor Engraver • Igor Reader • Digital sheet music • Music Stand
Igor Engraver • High-end desktop publishing tool. • Intuitive and easy to use. • Full typographical control . • MIDI playback - US patent application pending. • Scores and parts are connected in one file. • Windows and Macintoch. • Supports Secure Internet Publishing.
Igor Reader • View and play. • Enables encrypted files. • Lock IGP files in two modes. • Buy/sell sheet music via the Internet. • Print the sheet music from a computer.
The Music Stand NoteHeads’ sheet music shop on the Internet. • Sheet music in unique digital format developed by NoteHeads. • Download, view, listen, purchase and print in just seconds.
Business Case Successful and rapid commercialisation is significantly facilitated if owner can offer, • existing distribution channels. • product and marketing synergies. Vision • At your fingertips, Your keyboard, your home studio, software, Internet connection, your favourite publisher and sheet music, at your fingertips. • The best way to communicate music. • Increase the availability to music. • Millions will learn the art of notation.