Category: Finale

There was some very sad news today.This is an announcement that the development of Finale has ended.It is scheduled to end in August 2025. I’ve been using Finale for about 12 years, and I always use it when composing.Until I move to a new application, I’ll be using Finale, and I’m very grateful to Finale… Read more

In my last blog, I added a cover to the sheet music and set the page number to the appropriate number. This time, I will write about margin editing which is often overlooked when binding books. Be careful about the part names on even pages and the staff on odd pages before printing the score… Read more

I’ll show you the steps to attach a cover to score. Select the “Page Layout” tool, and click “Page Layout” > “Insert Blank Pages” from the top menu bar. The window shown in the image below will appear. Enter the number of page you want to add in the box above, and click “OK”. This… Read more

After you’ve finished creating the score of orchestra, you will start creating parts.Composers may have their own preferences regarding the layout of the score, but it is generally important to create it in a way that is easy for the conductor and performers to see. I always write rehearsal mark and tempo mark in the… Read more

I would like to write about basic shortcut commands and troubles that beginners often run into for beginners who are just starting to use Finale. Shortcut Commands Troubles that beginners often run into  Q : Even though you created a new tempo mark using the “Expression” tool, the tempo is strange when you play it… Read more