The end of 2017 is almost here. Were there things you had hoped to accomplish this year that you didn’t get to, like reading every Finale blog post?
Finale Tips: Delete vs. Clear (or Backspace)
As I mentioned previously, in Finale version 25.5 the keystroke Function-Shift-Delete was added as an alternative for the Clear key on Macintosh computers.
Default Files, Document Styles, and Templates: Making Finale Work Your Way
I understand Finale’s default settings represent a compromise. They are designed to produce acceptable results for every kind of music and every level of user.
Compensating for a Pickup Measure in the Final Bar
Often when an anacrusis or pickup measure appears at the beginning of a piece, the last measure of the piece will be truncated to complete the first measure.
Quick Fixes to Improve Your Music Notation: Part 1
Music notation plays a huge role in both sides of my double life. By day, I work at MakeMusic, where my primary tasks involve transferring published sheet music into SmartMusic.