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by Jetcopy
Sun May 08, 2022 11:23 pm
Forum: General Finale Help
Topic: Triplet/multiplet between two clefs
Replies: 2
Views: 486

Re: Triplet/multiplet between two clefs

Sure. Create your entire tuplet in the treble clef. Then with the note mover tool, drag the needed notes into the bass clef.
by Jetcopy
Fri Feb 04, 2022 12:39 am
Forum: General Finale Help
Topic: "Proofing" parts/score
Replies: 44
Views: 8514

Re: "Proofing" parts/score

If you're going to proof everything, I would suggest to print it out. Proof hardcopies, don't proof on screen. I always find more mistakes this way.
by Jetcopy
Fri Jan 07, 2022 3:08 am
Forum: General Finale Help
Topic: Finale Version 2
Replies: 5
Views: 1430

Re: Finale Version 2

This will probably make me look like a heretic, but in 2012 when I was moving from Illinois, I decided that the Coda disks and manuals were not going to make the trip with me, so they got tossed in the bonfire.
by Jetcopy
Mon Dec 27, 2021 11:54 pm
Forum: General Finale Help
Topic: How do I display measure numbers in every measure?
Replies: 14
Views: 3211

Re: How do I display measure numbers in every measure?

You might want to uncheck "hide first measure number in region".
by Jetcopy
Fri Dec 24, 2021 11:57 pm
Forum: General Finale Help
Topic: Volume control
Replies: 11
Views: 2020

Re: Volume control

Jim,

I think it might be helpful to you to watch some of the quickstart videos. You can start with "Add expressive text and markings to my document". This will show you how to add these markings to you score.
by Jetcopy
Thu Dec 16, 2021 5:37 pm
Forum: General Finale Help
Topic: Force multi measure rests?
Replies: 4
Views: 1214

Re: Force multi measure rests?

You could leave all measures empty, creating the multi-rests, then use the text tool to add chord symbols.
by Jetcopy
Mon Nov 29, 2021 2:43 pm
Forum: General Finale Help
Topic: Using Audacity with Finale by importing .wav files
Replies: 1
Views: 709

Re: Using Audacity with Finale by importing .wav files

I'll answer part of your question. I don't have Audcity, so I can't make any specific comments about that. But I do use a DAW, Logic, Mac only. You can export a midi file from Finale and open that in a DAW. In fact, with Logic, I can import a music xml file from Finale. It works great. I use a DAW f...
by Jetcopy
Mon Nov 15, 2021 2:46 am
Forum: General Finale Help
Topic: Numbers not start at beginning of piece
Replies: 3
Views: 790

Re: Numbers not start at beginning of piece

It's a common notation practice to hide the first measure number in a piece. You can override that by going into the measure number region and unchecking "hide first measure number in region".
by Jetcopy
Thu Sep 16, 2021 1:11 am
Forum: General Finale Help
Topic: circle
Replies: 4
Views: 3614

Re: circle

Sure, use the expression tool to do it.

Curious, what would a circled note mean?
by Jetcopy
Mon Sep 13, 2021 2:43 pm
Forum: General Finale Help
Topic: dead horse
Replies: 164
Views: 99178

Re: dead horse

No matter how problematic Finale is, there's no comparison to writing by hand. I started out as a hand copyist in 1972. I had a copying job for a well known female vocalist and her new album, this was around 1982. I got the scores and started copying, full orchestra and rhythm section. I got a call ...
by Jetcopy
Mon Sep 06, 2021 6:37 pm
Forum: General Finale Help
Topic: tuplet dynamic
Replies: 24
Views: 4458

Re: tuplet dynamic

What dynamic precedes the tuplet?
by Jetcopy
Fri Sep 03, 2021 1:39 pm
Forum: General Finale Help
Topic: Paper colour
Replies: 4
Views: 1789

Re: Paper colour

This was a while ago, but I was able to order specific paper for my needs. I went to a local printer, not Office Depot, or Staples, a real small business printer. He didn't have what I needed, but he gave me the name of his supplier. I contacted them and they were more than happy to help. I went to ...
by Jetcopy
Tue Aug 31, 2021 1:28 am
Forum: General Finale Help
Topic: Piano part way too wide between LH /RH
Replies: 17
Views: 3349

Re: Piano part way too wide between LH /RH

Are all of the lower staves the same distance from the top staff? Or are they different distances? If they are the same, with the staff tool, click outside of the lower staff in in the left margin of system one. This should highlight the entire lower staff. Now drag the handle in system one to the c...
by Jetcopy
Thu Aug 19, 2021 2:49 pm
Forum: General Finale Help
Topic: Staff grouping problem
Replies: 7
Views: 1441

Re: Staff grouping problem

Have you used manage parts to create a single vocal part of both staves?
by Jetcopy
Sat Aug 14, 2021 2:45 am
Forum: General Finale Help
Topic: Moving location of "technique text" function
Replies: 8
Views: 2241

Re: Moving location of "technique text" function

Here's how to use metatools. In Finale's default document you go to the expression tool, technique text. You look at the "Pizz." entry. you'll see that there is a "P" in the upper right hand corner. In "Arco", there's an "O" in the right hand corner. The P and O are the metatools. To use them, switc...
by Jetcopy
Sat Aug 14, 2021 12:23 am
Forum: General Finale Help
Topic: Moving location of "technique text" function
Replies: 8
Views: 2241

Re: Moving location of "technique text" function

BJ

Do you use metatools to apply the common expressions? Arco and Pizz have metatools already programmed into them. Using metatools is way faster than even opening the dialog box and selecting one of these techniques.
by Jetcopy
Tue Aug 10, 2021 1:11 pm
Forum: Beginners
Topic: I do I do it.
Replies: 20
Views: 8118

Re: I do I do it.

Sorry I didn't answer your post. I did sextuplets as you asked but I did not use note mover. I found it faster to just the Up arrow instead then I did you the beam tool to make the beams look better. Here is what I got. 2021-08-10-3.jpg Pat, Do what Mike suggested using cross staff notes. What you ...
by Jetcopy
Mon Aug 09, 2021 12:55 am
Forum: General Finale Help
Topic: Tiling??
Replies: 21
Views: 8407

Re: Tiling??

One solution would be to print your score at 11 x 17 to a PDF file. Bring that file to Staples, Office Depot, whatever, let them print a 11 x 17 paper copy for you. Another option, if you can print to legal size, print a legal size score, then enlarge it at a photo copier to 11 x 17. And your other ...
by Jetcopy
Sat Jul 24, 2021 6:51 pm
Forum: General Finale Help
Topic: Is it possible to combine two separate Instrument Techniques?
Replies: 3
Views: 1050

Re: Is it possible to combine two separate Instrument Techniques?

From my experience, you need to create a custom set of HP preferences which would contain the Garritan sounds you use as well as other samples like VSL. I wish there was an automatic way of doing this, but I think the easiest route would be to duplicate your Garritan preferences, give it a different...
by Jetcopy
Fri Jul 23, 2021 7:50 pm
Forum: General Finale Help
Topic: Is it possible to move a single lyric line?
Replies: 3
Views: 1027

Re: Is it possible to move a single lyric line?

If you drag the 3rd arrow, then only the lyric in that system will move. Other systems will remain as is. Make sure you're in the correct "verse/chorus/section" and correct numeric verse also before dragging the arrow. A quick way to switch between verses, with the selection tool double click any ly...
by Jetcopy
Sun Jul 11, 2021 7:05 pm
Forum: Beginners
Topic: Why are notes arrange that way
Replies: 10
Views: 3349

Re: Why are notes arrange that way

As John said, catching composer mistakes and correcting them is part of the job. Although it worked differently in different circumstances. When I would copy jingle recording sessions, I would automatically make the corrections and get the music on the stands. Time was of the essence. But when I cop...
by Jetcopy
Sun Jul 11, 2021 1:36 pm
Forum: Beginners
Topic: How to handle
Replies: 13
Views: 3788

Re: How to handle

Make sure that this music gets proofed before you give it to your client.
by Jetcopy
Wed Jul 07, 2021 10:51 pm
Forum: Beginners
Topic: Too many notes
Replies: 5
Views: 2138

Re: Too many notes

It's correct, there's not too many notes. But the 11 note tuplet is a little deceiving because the "11" is kind of floating in space. I would move the 11 just beneath the beam.
by Jetcopy
Sat Jun 26, 2021 7:24 pm
Forum: General Finale Help
Topic: Beats per Measure in Piano Music
Replies: 23
Views: 4203

Re: Beats per Measure in Piano Music

You press "Shift 8", not just 8.
by Jetcopy
Sat Jun 26, 2021 6:53 pm
Forum: General Finale Help
Topic: Beats per Measure in Piano Music
Replies: 23
Views: 4203

Re: Beats per Measure in Piano Music

Konrad, To move the rest vertically: while in the Speedy window, position the cursor over the rest, then press Shift 8. That should move it to the standard position. If you have the full TGTools, there's a plugin under "parts-join rests of multiple layers". Running that plugin would fix all of these...