A guide to creating professional-quality sheet music using Finale music-notation software, written by a musician who worked as a technical support representative and technical writer on the software's product development staff.
The guide assumes a basic knowledge of music theory and notation but requires no prior experience with earlier versions of Finale. Johnson covers the basics for new users and shortcuts, tricks, and the use of third-party plug-ins for more advanced users.
The guide reflects changes in the software since the 2003 version was released. Annotation ฉ2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
Chapter 1 Getting Started
Chapter 2 Beginning a New Score
Chapter 3 Basic Note Entry, Articulations, and Expressions
Chapter 4 Advanced Note Entry, Chords, and Lyrics
Chapter 5 Clefs, Hairpins, Other Smart Shapes, and Repeats
Chapter 6 Slurs, Key Signatures, and Time Signatures
Chapter 7 Creating and Working with Multiple-Staff Scores
Chapter 8 Alternate Notation, Staff Styles, and Guitar Tablature
Chapter 9 Editing Your Music
Chapter 10 Fine Tuning: the Details
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