Is there a better way to handle enharmonic re-writing?
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Is there a script for intelligently respelling notes enharmonically to make them most easily readable? Finale's method of mapping ALL B#s to C for example is too crude, since G# A# B# might be the best outcome in one bar, and Bb C might be better elsewhere.
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I don’t think so. If you want finer control, you may just have to do it on a measure-by-measure, or at least a section-by-section basis. Or maybe do them all, and then step through and fix where needed.
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The best way is probably to do it yourself. You could use Finale or a plug-in to search for all B-sharps, say, but then decide to flip them manually or not yourself. Unless you have a multi-thousand-measure opera, say, this is probably not as daunting as it first may appear.
(And if you're dealing with music in C# major, say, you probably don't want to turn B-sharps into C-naturals.)
(And if you're dealing with music in C# major, say, you probably don't want to turn B-sharps into C-naturals.)
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It is not that simple.
Finale’s accidental spelling can be
- Default Spelling
- Favor Sharps
- Favor Flats
- Use Spelling Tables (and you can edit the Spelling Tables)
Finale does not understand ‘intelligent respelling’, but …
- you can Respell with a specific Spelling in one region, and then Respell with another Spelling in another region.
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Peter,
Thanks for confirming Finale doesn't have a hidden solution. Jason Loffredo wrote that Dorico has a solution that is 80% effective - what would it take to get that ported over to Finale?
Thanks for confirming Finale doesn't have a hidden solution. Jason Loffredo wrote that Dorico has a solution that is 80% effective - what would it take to get that ported over to Finale?
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Thanks Motet,
Unfortunately I have been doing thios for decades and find it tedious and time-consuming. I am sure I have done more than 1000 pages (although not all at once, and without the good outcome of having written an opera! )
Unfortunately I have been doing thios for decades and find it tedious and time-consuming. I am sure I have done more than 1000 pages (although not all at once, and without the good outcome of having written an opera! )