Brahms Requiem and Harp key

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Post by sschimel » Thu Jul 27, 2023 1:50 pm

The Brahms Requiem's first movement calls for the harp to be written in D Flat Major whilst the key is actually F Major. But no matter what I do, I can't change the key. Even if I make the key for the harp part independent, in won't let me change the key. Please help. https://1drv.ms/b/s!Aqni8cZw98GkhMBFu9T ... A?e=ODE6RR
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Post by Peter Thomsen » Thu Jul 27, 2023 6:20 pm

sschimel,

You have added hyperlink to a PDF file.

But a PDF file does not add more info to your description of the problem.

Instead, attach here an actual Finale .musx document with the problem.
Then, I am confident that one of the gurus can diagnose the problem, and find the culprit.
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Post by sschimel » Thu Jul 27, 2023 6:26 pm

Here's the Brahms Requiem 1st movement.
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Post by Peter Thomsen » Thu Jul 27, 2023 6:37 pm

That was an easy one.
I do not understand why you could not change the Harp’s key signature.

Take a look at the attached Finale document.

I used the Key Signature Tool to change the Harp’s key signature to D Flat Major.

It was a two step process - since I had to change key signature for one staff at a time.
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Post by sschimel » Thu Jul 27, 2023 7:30 pm

Can you explain please how you did so I know for the future?
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Post by sschimel » Thu Jul 27, 2023 7:31 pm

Never mind I was trying to do it with Score Manager.
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