Up- and down stem for one note

islweb · Post by **islweb** » Tue Oct 13, 2009 1:13 pm

Hello, how can I create an upstem and downstem for one note?
Thanks.

peterqd · Post by **peterqd** » Tue Oct 13, 2009 1:23 pm

Hi, you actually have to create two notes, one superimposed on the other. You should enter the first note in Layer 1, and then change to layer 2 (using the little boxes 1, 2, 3, 4 at bottom left of the screen) and enter the second note. Layers 1 & 2 are set to have up and down stems by default when there is music in another layer.

islweb · Post by **islweb** » Tue Oct 13, 2009 1:47 pm

I tried it out and it works! Many thanks!

michelp · Post by **michelp** » Tue Oct 13, 2009 6:33 pm

You can also use the Special Tools, which has one tool for that purpose.
Click on the lower handle if the stem is pointing upwards to obtain the stem pointing downwards. See image.

islweb · Post by **islweb** » Tue Oct 13, 2009 7:23 pm

Thanks, sounds great! But where do I find this option in Finale Printmusic 2007?

miker · Post by **miker** » Tue Oct 13, 2009 8:38 pm

You don't. That option is only in the full Finale. Layers is the way to go for your situation.

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Up- and down stem for one note

Up- and down stem for one note