Steve Vai and Finale

9/3/2011 8:28:15 AM #

What size monitor is Steve using?

derek

9/3/2011 3:36:19 PM #

Hello, I am a new user of Finale Notation Software,

Where can I find 'Hot Key' of Finale?
Because I feel when switching between dynamic hairpins, staccato mark or common notes, I should select them by only mouse...

Thank you a lot.

Finale wisher

9/5/2011 9:30:55 AM #

I believe the monitor is the old Apple 30". I have two of the newer Apple monitors 27" attached with arms so I can move in portrait or landscape mode easily. It's a perfect setup for working in Finale. Here is a link to the arms I use www.amazon.com/.../ref=pd_cp_e_3

Steve

9/7/2011 5:11:26 PM #

@Finale Wisher the keyboard shortcuts are found in Simple Entry Tool. From the Simple Menu, choose Simple Entry Options and then choose Keyboard Shortcuts.

HOpe this helps

Jimmy

9/9/2011 8:14:42 AM #

I'm using notepad 2011. It's great for ideas and such. I've just uploaded all of my compositions and would like some feedback. Unfortunately, due to the limit of 7 pieces, I have to "split" some parts on the same staff, but I truly love Notepad. Please read my bio. There's a small "disclaimer". I am a 47 y/o bassist working in and around San Diego and love to write, but have had no real schooling in composition, arranging or anything. Learned a lot by working at a prominent "ROCK SCHOOL" in SD, got pointers from great musicians here and there, and lots of hands on with Notepad. I would really love to hear these live.  I'd like some advice on how to get musicians to play my pieces as well. If you have any comments or advice, I welcome them. Thanks! S

Steven P Rask

9/13/2011 1:39:06 PM #

Hello, Scott:

Sorry...My English is not good, being very thankful for your quick reply.

What I said is: If I want to add a "pp" dynamic hairpin and a Legato Curve:

1.In Finale 2o11:
I should move my mouse to the "mf" box and double-click on the note, then move my mouse to the "Legato Curve" and select "Legato".

2.In Sibelius 6:
I can type "E"(Expressions) and just select what I want to add, then type "L"(Lines) and select "Legato Curve".

To achieve the same task, Sibelius needs fewer steps and times about moving users' mouse.

I love Finale and don't use Sibelius at all.
It's just my experience between Finale and Sibelius.

Finale wisher

9/13/2011 4:30:41 PM #

Hi Finale wisher,

You can do this in Finale using metatools. Click on the Expression Tool then press the number 8 to add a PP marking. A slur is S with the SmartShape Tool, etc.

-Justin at MakeMusic

Justin Phillips