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
R : convert to rest
T : add to tie
-(hyphen) : lower a semitone
Shift + ; : raise a semitone
G : convert to grace note
H or O : hide notes and rests
P : show courtesy accidental
L : reverse stem
/ : connect beam/break beam
9 : convert to enharmonic
Shift + up/down arrow keys – change layer
Measure selected with “selection tool” > command + right/left arrow key : Measures can be moved to the next/previous paragraph (simple function of “fit measures”)
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 back.
A : Tempo mark selected with ”Edit” > “Playback” > change the value of “Set to Value” and click “OK”
A : You can redisplay various windows from “Window”.
Q : change the notation of transposing instrument to actual pitch notation.
A : “Window” > “Score Manager” > with the part you want to change selected, select “None” from “Transposition”.
6 Aug, 2024 : Additional Note I didn’t realize it until recently, you can easily write the actual pitch of a transposing instrument using the following method. “Document” > “Display in Concert Pitch”
I guess it’s something like this for now.
I will add any other basic useful functions or problems that beginners may have.
