Keyboard selection of pitches and staves

[jamesadrian]

Most instruments can be notated on staves that play their sound in a different octave from that shown in the notation. This may not be true of the keyboard instruments in Finale. The higher pitches of a piano seem to require placing the notes on an absurd number of ledger lines because the usual functions for that are greyed out.

Is there a way to play the piano sound in a higher octave than the notation indicates?

Here is a separate issue: Is it possible to play the piano sound on one treble staff or one bass staff without the other staff being shown?

Thank you for your help.

[Peter Thomsen]

… The higher pitches of a piano seem to require placing the notes on an absurd number of ledger lines because the usual functions for that are greyed out.

Is there a way to play the piano sound in a higher octave than the notation indicates? …

Smart Shape Tool - sub-tool 8va/8vb Tool

I just tried it, and it works for me.

… Is it possible to play the piano sound on one treble staff or one bass staff without the other staff being shown? …

Your question is unclear.

“… Is it possible to play the piano sound on one treble staff …”
This sounds like a playback issue.

“… without the other staff being shown …”
This sounds like a layout issue.

Layout or Playback?
Please explain.

[jamesadrian]

Peter,

Thank you for you message.

About my second question, I wish to know if I can use only the treble staff to play a piano melody.

Thank you for your help.

[motet]

In the Set-up Wizard or Score Manager (if you're adding a staff), pick "Blank Staff." I believe "grand piano" is the default sound, but if not, change it in the Score Manager.

[jamesadrian]

motet,

Thank you for this message. My problem is solved.