How can I control the consistency of slur contours?
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I spend an enormous amount of time meticulously tailoring out-of-control slur contours. I've done what I can with the Smart Shape slur contour feature, but most slurs are still mega contorted. Advice? Thanks,
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- N Grossingink
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The Slur Contour settings won't help you much. I'd take a look at the Smart Slur options. The picture below shows my settings and the result—you can give them a try if you like. There is a reset button in the Slur Contour dialog—I'd reset to the factory settings for starters.
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Thanks, will give it a try.
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I tried your setting and still get wild slur contour fluctuations. Might have to call in the big guys.
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Could you post a Finale file containing that measure that you pictured?
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Educational Band, Orchestra and Jazz Ensemble a specialty
Sample: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1pFF5OeJDeLFGHMRyXrubFqZWXBubErw4/view?usp=share_link
Mac Mini 2014 2.6 Ghz, 8Gb RAM
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Finale 2012c, 25.5, 26.3, 27.3
Educational Band, Orchestra and Jazz Ensemble a specialty
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I use about double the lift you have there. In EVPUs, 48 instead of 24, or .17 inches.
I also like my slur ends to be a trifle thicker, 1 EVPU.
This saves me from some of the worst exaggerated curves, but I still have to edit sometimes. Especially slurs on tied notes on ledger lines ending a system and continuing to the next system. Urg.
I also like my slur ends to be a trifle thicker, 1 EVPU.
This saves me from some of the worst exaggerated curves, but I still have to edit sometimes. Especially slurs on tied notes on ledger lines ending a system and continuing to the next system. Urg.
Finale 2014.5 and v.25 on Mac OS 10.12.6 (Sierra)
- John Ruggero
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There is a discussion of this topic with various recommendations for settings at:
http://notat.io/viewtopic.php?t=107
I continue to use the settings I gave in the thread with excellent results.
http://notat.io/viewtopic.php?t=107
I continue to use the settings I gave in the thread with excellent results.
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