Finale Forum

Playback starts at the beginning or when I last stopped it. I can't find any buttons for playback to start where/when I want it to.

What is the difference between "simply entry" and "speedy entry"?

K you're right, he didn't go off topic.

I always thought "simple entry" and "speedy entry" were the same thing, or just two different nicknames, or one was an older term that got replaced by the new one.

awesome! That clarification will probably help.

Mike you went off topic.

This thread is not about my knowledge or lack of knowledge of music theory, it is about the ability of finale to suit the needs that this user has.

I prefer choosing my notes by using the up and down arrows, because when I think of a note, I do not think E or B flat, I think of the SOUND. I then use the arrows to find that sound. For this reason, the speedy entry method of entering a A, B, C, D, E, F, and G on the keypad is USELESS. All I want,...

I'm using a laptop, so the numberpad isn't an option. K maybe I don't need to limit things to such a degree. I set the note to eighth note (that being the most common note I use) and if I need a different one I just change it by pressing one of the corresponding numbers on the keypad. I want to sele...

When using simple entry, I basically want to use as few buttons as possible. I have designated the space bar for "Toggle note/rest" I would like to mainly use the space bar and the four arrow keys. However the "Toggle note/rest" function does not do exactly what I want. I want a button that will ins...

Honestly, how hard can it be? I've spent hours learning this stupid program and they have made it almost impossible to do anything. It shouldn't be brain surgery. I used a program in 1985 called deluxe music, and it was PERFECT. I am ashamed of the people who created this program. Ashamed to see tha...

I am just trying to start learning, but the volume is ridiculously low!

i have heard that in this day and age, every program can produce good quality music.

would finale suffice? i would later add actual vocals.

if you have any tips for adding vocals, that would be a bonus.

thanks.

I am ready to invest a lot of time reading an in-depth tutorial, but first I would like to make certain it is one of the better ones.