Using a grid in Finale/setting it up correctly...?
Posted: Sun Mar 31, 2024 7:20 am
Hi everyone,
I've got a question about using a grid in Finale, and configuring it, too.
I'm in the process creating a book of educational piano works, and I want to establish a solid Finale template that I can call on quickly, knowing that things will reliably look uniform and balanced. (For instance, distances for where titles and subtitles are, as well as expressions).
Despite using Finale for a long time, I recently realised I have never used grids to any extent. (I do use rulers regularly, though). So my questions are:
1. Are grids something that I should be employing for use with a music education book? Will a good grid setup/application make my Finale 'layout step' easier? Do publishers/self-publishing composers incorporate grids as a usual part of their 'layout' work flow?
2. If yes, (and given that I work in centimetres in terms of my rulers and use A4 paper as my default size), should I setup my grid in centimetres as well? Does anyone have any tips/advice about how to setup a grid, and how to use it effectively? (Or possibly steer me towards a useful video/online post/?)
As always, thanks in advance for all your expert advice and knowledge.
Regards,
Andrew Harrison
I've got a question about using a grid in Finale, and configuring it, too.
I'm in the process creating a book of educational piano works, and I want to establish a solid Finale template that I can call on quickly, knowing that things will reliably look uniform and balanced. (For instance, distances for where titles and subtitles are, as well as expressions).
Despite using Finale for a long time, I recently realised I have never used grids to any extent. (I do use rulers regularly, though). So my questions are:
1. Are grids something that I should be employing for use with a music education book? Will a good grid setup/application make my Finale 'layout step' easier? Do publishers/self-publishing composers incorporate grids as a usual part of their 'layout' work flow?
2. If yes, (and given that I work in centimetres in terms of my rulers and use A4 paper as my default size), should I setup my grid in centimetres as well? Does anyone have any tips/advice about how to setup a grid, and how to use it effectively? (Or possibly steer me towards a useful video/online post/?)
As always, thanks in advance for all your expert advice and knowledge.
Regards,
Andrew Harrison