There are 2 file types use the .NOT file extension:
1. Notation File

- Developer Notation Software
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Musical score that contains MIDI performance data and notation data; saved in a proprietary format that may be opened with Notation Software programs, including Musician and Composer; can be exported to a more standard format such as .MID or .KAR after being opened.
NOT files can also be used as song templates by saving them in the \Program Files\Notation\Template directory.
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Updated: June 4, 2013
2. Finale Note File

- Developer MakeMusic
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- Category Data Files
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File created by Finale, a music notation application; contains MIDI information recorded from the "Transcription" window in Finale.
To create a NOT file:
- Select the HyperScribe tool and choose "Transcription Mode."
- Select a music measure, click "wait Till," and play your music piece.
- Select , name your file, choose the save location, and click .
To open a NOT file:
- Select the HyperScribe tool and choose "Transcription Mode."
- Click a music measure.
- Select and double-click the NOT file you'd like to open.
NOTE: Starting with the 2014 version, the NOT file is no longer supported by Finale.
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Updated: March 17, 2014