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Finale Music notation software through the ages? http://www.finalemusic.com/blog/post/2009/11/17/The-Whole-Note-Were-in-this-for-the-Duration.aspx

The Whole Note: We're in this for the Duration
Source: www.finalemusic.com
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Finale

Finale Attending an MEA conference in Iowa or Virginia this week? Please come see us: http://www.makemusic.com/events.aspx

Thu at 12:55pm
Finale

Finale Today we feature Michael Roth in our Finale User Spotlight: http://www.finalemusic.com/blog/post/2009/11/19/test.aspx

Thu at 11:53am
Daniel

Daniel Please Finale, add this as a feature request: They did it for Sibelius...
http://networkedblogs.com/p15734920

Wed at 10:08pm · Report
Finale
Finale
Hi Daniel,
We can certainly take a look at that. Thanks for the link!
-Justin
Thu at 6:17am
Daniel
Daniel
No problemo - That little iPhone app NumPad 2.0 from Edovia, would be great for Finale users. Especially those entering from a MacBook or whatever laptop without an extended numeric keypad.
Thu at 11:35am
Finale
Finale
I agree! I'll put that forth to our development team as well so they can look into that!

Have a good weekend,

-Justin
Yesterday at 7:08am
Emily

Emily What's the difference between Finale and something like Cubase? Is Finale only for notation and playback?

Wed at 3:58pm · Report
Emily
Emily
what would be the best software to use if I was interested in experimenting with music composition (orchestral)?
Wed at 3:59pm
Finale
Finale
Hi Emily,
A program like Cubase is a Digital Audio Workstation that can perform complex audio and MIDI recording/editing/etc. Finale is a score writing application which has some advanced playback options. If you are looking to do orchestral composition, Finale might be a good option for you.

You can see a comprehensive list of Finale's features here:
http://finalemusic.com/Finale/Features.aspx... Read More

-Justin
Thu at 9:46am
Kathy Clapper

Kathy Clapper My favorite glass.

Wed at 2:50pm · Report
Sarah

Sarah I love this software! Its amazing.

Wed at 4:19am · Report
Davison Yon

Davison Yon I have a feature Request. Could it be possible to enterchange files between silebius (i belive that is how it is spelles) and Finale without using Xml? And also for finale to edit silebius files?

November 17 at 5:27pm · Report
Finale
Finale
Hi Davison,
I can certainly put that forth as a feature request!
-Justin
Wed at 5:35am
Jonathan Danger Knott

Jonathan Danger Knott Sweet, I'm the 100'th fan!

November 16 at 9:14pm · Report
Jonathan Danger Knott
Jonathan Danger Knott
Give or take a "zero"
November 16 at 9:15pm
Finale
Finale
Hi Jonathan, caller # 1,000. Welcome! -Beth
November 17 at 7:14am
Ted Shure

Ted Shure Good day! I have Finale 2007. I have held off on upgrading. I plan on upgrading to 2010 but I wonder what major new features might be available in 2011? Thanks! Also, for creating midi files of choral parts for rehearsals, is there a program that is easier to do this using a midi based keyboard? Thanks!

November 16 at 6:47am · Report
Finale
Finale
Hi Ted. I won't be able to write about new features that are yet to be released (I also truthfully don't know what the engineers have up their sleeves yet). However, if you’re looking for something specific, post it right here on facebook and I’ll help you turn it into an official feature request.

As for your question regarding recording programs let’s see what our page fans would recommend. Tell us Ted, are you using a Mac or a Windows computer? -Beth
November 17 at 7:26am
Davison Yon

Davison Yon Hey, I am a Finale 2008 user, and I was wondering what are some of the bigsest diffrences between the two
Thanks! Davison Yon

November 15 at 11:40am · Report
Finale
Finale
Hi Davison. Are you looking for big differences between Finale 2008 and Finale 2010? If so, you can always try the new Finale free for 30 days. http://www.finalemusic.com/Finale/Demo.aspx

If you write for percussion, you'll notice a percussion notation is a lot easier in Finale 2010. You'll also notice a multi-page view (new in 2009). Those are just two of my favorite new features:
http://www.finalemusic.com/Finale/New.aspx
... Read More
Anyone else out there want to list their favorite new features since 2008 for Davison?

-Beth
November 17 at 7:18am
Eddy Ghabach

Eddy Ghabach I am using Finale, I took a look to key signature option in help, but I still don't know how to create oriental scales in key signatures.

November 15 at 2:12am · Report
Finale
Finale
Hi Eddy,
If you go to the link below and click "Submit a Support Case" and submit your question with your registered Finale serial number to our technical support department, they will certainly be able to walk you through this.

http://makemusic.custhelp.com/app/
... Read More
-Justin
November 16 at 7:21am
Jacob Hinson

Jacob Hinson I am having trouble with my percussion in Finale 2010. When I am writing a cymbal part on a one line staff, Finale 2010 doesn't give me the same sound of cymbals as 2009 did. I have not messed with percussion mapping at all. Is there an update of any kind that is supposed to fix this problem?

November 14 at 10:05am · Report
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Finale
Finale
Sorry, I misunderstood. I understand that you've submitted a support case on this -- please let me know if that doesn't result in a good solution. -Scott
Thu at 12:52pm
Jacob Hinson
Jacob Hinson
It didn't. They wanted me to send them a copy of the file that I was working on but I have completed that file already. It's with every file that I start. Something has been written wrong in the program.
Thu at 2:15pm
Eddy Ghabach

Eddy Ghabach Is there any way to use oriental scales in finale printmusic? like bayat and rast?

November 12 at 10:53pm · Report
Finale
Finale
Hi Eddy,
If those scales require a special key signature, unfortunately Finale would be the best option for that since you can configure custom non-western standard key signatures. PrintMusic does not have that functionality at this time.

-Justin
November 13 at 9:12am
Eddy Ghabach
Eddy Ghabach
Thank You. I will use Finale, hope I can find a good solution.
November 13 at 12:19pm
Finale

Finale Here's a Finale tip to quickly align all your dynamics and hairpins: http://finalemusic.com/blog/post/2009/11/12/Finale-Quick-Tips-Fast-Dynamic-Alignment.aspx

Finale Quick Tips: Fast Dynamic Alignment
Source: finalemusic.com
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:
November 12 at 10:12am
Marilyn Schiewe Hopkins
Marilyn Schiewe Hopkins
Keep these tips coming. They are very helpful!!
November 12 at 10:45am