How do I do this bracket?

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ZidaneTribal
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Post by ZidaneTribal » Mon Jan 02, 2012 5:19 pm

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I want two staffs play at the same time.


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Peter Thomsen
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Post by Peter Thomsen » Mon Jan 02, 2012 7:22 pm

Welcome to the forum!

What program are you using?
- the "full" Finale?
- PrintMusic?
- SongWriter?
- NotePad?

What version?
- 2012?
- 2011?
- 2010?
- 2009?
…?
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ZidaneTribal
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Post by ZidaneTribal » Tue Jan 03, 2012 12:26 am

I'm using Finale 2011 Demo Version.

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Post by miker » Tue Jan 03, 2012 12:33 am

The easiest way is to start with the setup wizard, and choose "piano" or whichever instrument you want.
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Post by dmitry » Tue Jan 03, 2012 12:34 am

ZidaneTribal wrote:Image

I want two staffs play at the same time.
Launch Document Setup Wizard and select Keyboards - Piano - Add

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Post by Peter Thomsen » Tue Jan 03, 2012 1:24 am

ZidaneTribal wrote:I'm using Finale 2011 Demo Version.
If you already have the two staves, and just want to add the staff group bracket:

Staff Tool.
Staff menu > Groups and Brackets > Add…

You end in the dialog box Group Attributes where you can specify,
- what staves you want in the staff group,
- what group bracket you want,
- and much more.
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Post by ZidaneTribal » Tue Jan 03, 2012 2:25 am

Thank you very much. I appreciate your help.

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