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Djard
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Finale Version: Finale 26
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Post by Djard » Tue Feb 22, 2011 1:51 am

A shell memu would be nice. For example, right-clicking on any text in the score to bring up access to changing the font, size, etc.

May I have two wishes? OK. Here's another.

How about another proof read of the user manual by a classically trained musician or teacher. I can cite many instances, but the one that really stands out is the back-to-front system for D.S. al Coda. It looks like it was copied from Wikepedia, which has it backwards too.

Mozart et al would tell you that "Dal Segno al Coda" directs the performer to go back to the 'segno' sign and play up to the skip-to-coda symbol (large "O" with a cross in it), which directs the performer to skip to where "Coda" is written.

The Dolmetsch Music Dictionary is correct:
http://www.dolmetsch.com/musicalsymbols.htm

Wikipedia, open to editing by anyone, has it wrong:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dal_Segno

Another error is how to access "Edit Frame." The steps in the manual fail. Below are the correct steps:

1. "Speedy Entry Tool" -> click in outside the rectangle or press "0" key.
2. Hold down "Ctrl" key -> click in the measure you want to edit (opposite of what the manual states).

I'll be happy to lend a hand.


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