Finale Forum

Ian, thanks. It's a credit to you that your works were recommended by those musicians. It is helpful to know about the preference for published works... thanks.
Cheers,
HP.

Hi all, Apologies for being O/T, but... Has anyone amongst us ever contributed works to ABRSM syllabi over the years? I can't find much info on the net about the process of how a composer contributes repertoire (i'm thinking original repertoire). Any suggestions, links, etc, would be really useful. ...

Many thanks, Peter!
Cheers,
Hector Pascal.

Hi all, When I drag a bar of bass clef piano melody into a clarinet stave, the notes appear correctly transposed upon arrival on the clarinet stave, however the clarinet clef changes to a bass clef. Is there a way I can paste so that the clef doesn't change and perhaps also the pasted music gets put...

Try unchecking the auto number for each instrument in the Command K screen (Score Manager screen)

I'm happy using Fin26 with Big Sur. I think I'll stick with it for a bit longer. For the sake of Big Sur, I had to let go of an old photoshop elements and MS Word. I opted for the free Mac Pages software instead of Word, and I use some open source graphics software instead of PSElements. I also reco...

Yes, I agree context plays a part. In the case of my usage, it is in the context of music that depicts someone who is feeling a bit drunk (ie: too much alcohol)... Also, in terms of context, the publisher house style favours Italian descriptors. About the spelling, it would appear that it is ok. Tha...

Un po' ubriaco

I am planning to use this descriptive indication in my composition, and was wondering if my spelling is ok? I've tried my best with the online dictionaries...

Thanks in advance,
HP

Thanks, all, for the reassurance about using the "correct" spelling. I think what happened with me is that I entered the music in quickly via midi keyboard and sometimes the wrong enharmonic sneaked in and then I got used to seeing it wrong. Then when it came time to polish and correct, my eyes didn...

Thank you motet and zuill. I concur. I feel most inclined to use what is correct in theory, despite it looking "funny". True, if one raises the fourth in other minor keys, then it makes sense to do so here. Maybe, in time, B sharps will thank me for making them look less "funny". Cheerio and thanks,...

Hi all,
I'm in the key of F# minor and the melody goes C# D C# C natural C# D natural E# F#.
I am debating with myself if I should replace the C natural with a B#.
I tend to think the B# is most correct, however it looks funny...
Thoughts?
Hector.

Thanks, everyone!

Thanks, Ian. Sorry my picture wasn't clear. What I am showing in the picture is actually just the right hand side of the page (showing the composer as TRAD. and under it, my name). The title is not shown in my picture, but I've placed it in the normal centre position. Anyway, thanks. I think I am ha...

Hi all,
I'm arranging a folk tune by Trad. and was wondering, do I put my name (as arranger) under Trad, like so...? Thanks for any advice.
Cheers,
Hector.

Thank you!
Michel: Using google, I just discovered your solution from 8 years ago! Merci!
https://forum.makemusic.com/default.aspx?f=5&m=393020
Many thanks,
Hector.

Hi all,
I have staff names showing at the beginning of score, but I would also like to show them at the beginning of Mv 2 and Mv 3.
I looked in the manual, but couldn't find anything. Any suggestions?

Many thanks,
Hector.

Thanks, motet! I do recall reading about the convention of which you speak, but wasn't able to find it again.
Cheers and thanks, hope you are going well.
Hector.

Hi all,
In 6/8, I have this bar:
Finale seems to like the use of the 2 quaver rests. Would the use of a crotchet rest (instead of 2 quaver rests) be more "correct"?

Cheerio,
Hector.

In answer to myself, I suppose that the tempo would be the deciding factor.... because a staccato would always be short, whereas a semiquaver may not be short at a slow tempo.

Is there a general rule with regard to using a garden-variety semiquaver (followed by a semiquaver rest) instead of a staccato quaver? For example on the first beat of a bar after a semiquaver run, should I use a staccato quaver, or should I use a semiquaver? (In either case, I would want a slur to ...

I think it was the longest zoom i've ever watched... over 3 hours without a break! But never a dull moment All the presenters were very generous with their time.
Cheerio,
Hector.

Wow, I really enjoyed that zoom session! Had to get out of bed pretty early to tune in where I am, but glad I did! Particularly fascinating were the discussions and photos about the writing (and printing/manufacturing) of Elaine’s book. I also really liked hearing the various perspectives on engravi...

Hi all, Just a heads-up regarding the fact that the American Society of Music Arrangers and Composers is presenting a zoom session featuring Elaine Gould, author of "Behind Bars" notation book. I am looking forward to tuning in :) WEDNESDAY 18 MARCH – LA 12 noon | NY 3 PM | SYD 7 AM (+1 Day) https:/...

Thanks, Buontempi and Florian.

I had a look at this page to see the font in action and to compare it to other fonts. To my eye, there is a lot to admire in the Sebastian font

https://elbsound.studio/music-font-comp ... =Sebastian

Cheerio,
Hector Pascal.

I have experienced that blank redraw once in recent weeks and am using the latest Mac OS and latest Finale. I've occasionally seen it in the past with older OS's and Finale versions, too. I think I use Command D and then if that doesn't help, I open a New Window and close the mischievous one. Not su...