This is hard to explain, but...

[BoyishCharms]

Okay, firstly, I am using Finale 2007 on Windows. I input using mouse and keyboard.

My problem is, inserting 2 different notes in the same measure, same staff, and same time.

The sheet music I have calls for an eight note AND a half note to be input on the same bar, one above the other. Finale won't let me do this. It always changes the note to match the other. If I try to put a half note after the eight, it automatically makes it the eighth, but the music calls for a half. This is sooo difficult to explain.

I hope someone knows that I'm talking about.

Here is an image to show you what I mean:



That's the sheet music. See how the eight AND half are on the same line? Finale won't allow me to do this!

Thanks for your help everyone.
Joshua[/img]

[Peter S.]

Use Layers!

Peter

[BoyishCharms]

Okay, I'm super new. How do I use layers?
Joshua

[michelp]

How do I use layers?

To get you started : in the bottom left corner of the Finale window, a pull down menu allows you to change layers. There are 4 layers, each of them showing its notes in a different color.
Use layer 1 for the top melody, layer 2 for the melody or chords underneath.
If needed, you can hide unnecessary rests that may get created. In Speedy entry, place the cursor over the rest and type letter O or H.