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Craig: Reverted edits by Yzedenoz (Talk) to last revision by Craig

2010-11-18T16:51:41Z

Reverted edits by Yzedenoz (Talk) to last revision by Craig

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	This page lists tips for editing music in the Finale graphical music editor.		This page lists tips for editing music in the Finale graphical music editor.

	>== Mac v PC key mappings ==		== Mac v PC key mappings ==

	Generally difference between Mac and PC key commands:		Generally difference between Mac and PC key commands:

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	\|- {{Style\|table header}}		\|- {{Style\|table header}}
	! PC		! PC
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	\| {{keypress\|Alt}} \|\| {{key\|leftright}} \|\| {{keypress\|{{key\|command}}}}		\| {{keypress\|Alt}} \|\| {{key\|leftright}} \|\| {{keypress\|{{key\|command}}}}
	\|}		\|}
	~~<~~/center~~>~~		</center>

	* To switch between layers on PC: {{keypress\|Alt\|Shft\|1}}. The same on a Mac: {{keypress\|{{key\|command}}\|Option\|1}}		* To switch between layers on PC: {{keypress\|Alt\|Shft\|1}}. The same on a Mac: {{keypress\|{{key\|command}}\|Option\|1}}

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	== Lyrics ==		== Lyrics ==

Anonymous at 17:07, 17 November 2010

2010-11-17T17:07:31Z

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	This page lists tips for editing music in the Finale graphical music editor.		This page lists tips for editing music in the Finale graphical music editor.

	== Mac v PC key mappings ==		>== Mac v PC key mappings ==

	Generally difference between Mac and PC key commands:		Generally difference between Mac and PC key commands:

	<center>		<center>
	{\| class="wikitable" cellpadding="5" cellspacing="0" border="0" style="background-color:white"		{\| class="wikitable" cellpadding="5" cellspacing="0" border="0" style="background-color:white"
	\|- {{Style\|table header}}		\|- {{Style\|table header}}
	! PC		! PC
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	\| {{keypress\|Alt}} \|\| {{key\|leftright}} \|\| {{keypress\|{{key\|command}}}}		\| {{keypress\|Alt}} \|\| {{key\|leftright}} \|\| {{keypress\|{{key\|command}}}}
	\|}		\|}
	</center>		</center>

	* To switch between layers on PC: {{keypress\|Alt\|Shft\|1}}. The same on a Mac: {{keypress\|{{key\|command}}\|Option\|1}}		* To switch between layers on PC: {{keypress\|Alt\|Shft\|1}}. The same on a Mac: {{keypress\|{{key\|command}}\|Option\|1}}

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			</div>

	== Lyrics ==		== Lyrics ==

Craig: /* Simple Note Entry */

2010-10-14T19:58:57Z

Simple Note Entry

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	\| {{keypress\|H}} \|\| Hide/Unhide a note/rest. In Speedy Note Entry mode, use {{keypress\|O}} (letter).		\| {{keypress\|H}} \|\| Hide/Unhide a note/rest. In Speedy Note Entry mode, use {{keypress\|O}} (letter).
			\|-
			\| {{keypress\|L}} \|\| Flip direction of stem on note/group
	\|}		\|}
	</center>		</center>


	== Laptop configuration ==		== Laptop configuration ==

Craig: /* Simple Note Entry */

2010-10-14T19:39:38Z

Simple Note Entry

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	=== Laptop configuration ===		== Laptop configuration ==

	[[File:Laptop-finale-simple-note-entry.png\|300px\|thumb\|right\|Laptop Shortcut Table setting in Finale 2009]]		[[File:Laptop-finale-simple-note-entry.png\|300px\|thumb\|right\|Laptop Shortcut Table setting in Finale 2009]]
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	Using the Laptop Shortcut Table, the laptop key commands shift the chord intervals keys from the alphanumeric digits to the function keys, and move the rhythm commands from the numpad to the aphanumeric numbers.		Using the Laptop Shortcut Table, the laptop key commands shift the chord intervals keys from the alphanumeric digits to the function keys, and move the rhythm commands from the numpad to the aphanumeric numbers.


	== Speedy Note Entry ==		== Speedy Note Entry ==

Craig at 19:38, 14 October 2010

2010-10-14T19:38:11Z

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	!		!
	! Mac		! Mac
			\|-
			\| {{keypress\|Ctrl}} \|\| {{key\|leftright}} \|\| {{keypress\|Option}}
	\|-		\|-
	\| {{keypress\|Alt}} \|\| {{key\|leftright}} \|\| {{keypress\|{{key\|command}}}}		\| {{keypress\|Alt}} \|\| {{key\|leftright}} \|\| {{keypress\|{{key\|command}}}}
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	== Simple Note Entry ==		== Simple Note Entry ==

			<center>
			{\| class="wikitable" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="0" border="1" style="background-color:white"
			\|- {{Style\|table header}}
			! scope="col" width="150px" \| Command
			! scope="col" width="500px" \| Description
			\|-
			\| {{keypress\|H}} \|\| Hide/Unhide a note/rest. In Speedy Note Entry mode, use {{keypress\|O}} (letter).
			\|}
			</center>


	=== Laptop configuration ===		=== Laptop configuration ===

Craig: /* Lyrics */

2010-10-14T19:32:02Z

Lyrics

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	This page lists tips for editing music in the Finale graphical music editor.		This page lists tips for editing music in the Finale graphical music editor.

			== Mac v PC key mappings ==

			Generally difference between Mac and PC key commands:

			<center>
			{\| class="wikitable" cellpadding="5" cellspacing="0" border="0" style="background-color:white"
			\|- {{Style\|table header}}
			! PC
			!
			! Mac
			\|-
			\| {{keypress\|Alt}} \|\| {{key\|leftright}} \|\| {{keypress\|{{key\|command}}}}
			\|}
			</center>

			* To switch between layers on PC: {{keypress\|Alt\|Shft\|1}}. The same on a Mac: {{keypress\|{{key\|command}}\|Option\|1}}

	== Lyrics ==		== Lyrics ==

Craig: /* Speedy Note Entry */

2010-10-14T19:11:36Z

Speedy Note Entry

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	! scope="col" width="500px" \| Description		! scope="col" width="500px" \| Description
	\|-		\|-
	\| {{keypress\|O}} \|\| Hide/Unhide a note/rest.		\| {{keypress\|O}} \|\| Hide/Unhide a note/rest. In Simple Entry Mode, use {{keypress\|H}}.
	\|-		\|-
	\| {{keypress\|L}} \|\| Flip the direction of a stem.		\| {{keypress\|L}} \|\| Flip the direction of a stem.

Craig: /* Formatting */

2010-10-13T22:55:18Z

Formatting

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	=== Remove fixed line breaks ===		=== Remove fixed line breaks ===

	To removed fixed (locked) system breaks, select the musical region where you want to remove them (such as control-a for entire piece), then type the letter "u" to "unlock" the formatting.		* To removed fixed (locked) system breaks, select the musical region where you want to remove them (such as control-a for entire piece), then type the letter "u" to "unlock" the formatting.

			* To set each system to contain the same number of measures, go to the menu item "Utilities→Fit Measures..." and "Lock layout" with specified number of measures per system.

	== Simple Note Entry ==		== Simple Note Entry ==

Craig: /* Simple Note Entry */

2010-10-13T22:53:35Z

Simple Note Entry

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	Using the Laptop Shortcut Table, the laptop key commands shift the chord intervals keys from the alphanumeric digits to the function keys, and move the rhythm commands from the numpad to the aphanumeric numbers.		Using the Laptop Shortcut Table, the laptop key commands shift the chord intervals keys from the alphanumeric digits to the function keys, and move the rhythm commands from the numpad to the aphanumeric numbers.


			== Speedy Note Entry ==

			Keyboard commands which are useful to know:

			<center>
			{\| class="wikitable" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="0" border="1" style="background-color:white"
			\|- {{Style\|table header}}
			! scope="col" width="150px" \| Command
			! scope="col" width="500px" \| Description
			\|-
			\| {{keypress\|O}} \|\| Hide/Unhide a note/rest.
			\|-
			\| {{keypress\|L}} \|\| Flip the direction of a stem.
			\|-
			\| {{keypress\|"}} \|\| Switch to a new layer.
			\|-
			\| {{keypress\|NumPad 9}} \|\| Change note to enharmonic equivalent.
			\|}
			</center>

Craig at 01:16, 29 September 2010

2010-09-29T01:16:40Z

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	To add/edit a second lyric line: after clicking on <b>Lyrics Tool</b> icon, go to the <b>Lyrics menu</b> and select <b>Select Current Lyric...</b>. In the <b>Number</b> field, set the particular verse number.		To add/edit a second lyric line: after clicking on <b>Lyrics Tool</b> icon, go to the <b>Lyrics menu</b> and select <b>Select Current Lyric...</b>. In the <b>Number</b> field, set the particular verse number.

			== Barlines/Measures ==

			=== How to put repeat signs in the middle of a measure ===

			(Finale 2009)
			# Click on Selection Tool, then select the region you want to repeat
			# Plug-In menu --> Measures --> Mid Measure Repeats...
			This will split the measure with the intermediate repeat into two measures automatically, with the time signatures of the two partial measures hidden.

	== Formatting ==		== Formatting ==