In the first and second parts of this percussion blog I highlighted some of the features added in Finale 2010 that greatly simplify percussion notation.
Finale Quick Tips – Keeping it Simple
You may have noticed that my blog posts often focus on helping users streamline their workflow; I’m often highlighting shortcuts and tools that save time and simplify common tasks.
Finale Quick Tips -Making the Most of the Selection Tool
Need to change a clef? Transpose a measure? Add a staff style?
Did you know you can do all of this (and much more) directly from the Selection Tool?
Finale Quick Tips: Fast Dynamic Alignment
When I’m composing and inspiration strikes, I move fast, and don’t even think about how things look. Sometimes the results of such a session might sound great but look like this:
Finale allows for intricate placement of Expressions and SmartShapes.
Finale Quick Tips: One-Click Mid-Measure Clef Changes
Need to enter a mid-measure clef change into your score? Did you know you could do this with one click of the mouse?