Beaming three consecutive quavers (eighth notes)

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Gwyn
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Post by Gwyn » Fri Nov 01, 2019 8:57 am

Hi all,
I'm a revert to Finale (V26:1:0:397).
How do I create one continuous beam for the three consecutive eighth notes (quavers) in the lower bass clef?
Thanks for any advice and guidance offered.
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Post by Peter Thomsen » Fri Nov 01, 2019 12:17 pm

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Post by David Ward » Fri Nov 01, 2019 4:53 pm

Or, if you just want to do it sometimes: in Speedy Entry put the cursor on the second quaver and press / (virgule or forward slash) which will then beam it to the quaver before.
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Post by miker » Fri Nov 01, 2019 5:07 pm

Wouldn’t consistency be the goal: either beamed in 4s or 2s? Would you mix them in a piece?
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Post by Michel R E » Fri Nov 01, 2019 5:14 pm

miker wrote:
Fri Nov 01, 2019 5:07 pm
Wouldn’t consistency be the goal: either beamed in 4s or 2s? Would you mix them in a piece?
I wouldn't mix.
it seems wrong to me to beam those three 8th notes together but not the groupings in the upper staves.
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Post by motet » Fri Nov 01, 2019 5:22 pm

The upper staff is not straight eighths. Beaming three eighths after a rest can be easier to read, especially at a fast tempo.

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Post by Gwyn » Fri Nov 01, 2019 10:11 pm

Thank you all for your very full answers, advice and suggestions. It's very much appreciated.
Bestest,
Gwyn.
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