Adding lyrics

Adding lyrics to the score.

NotePad allows you to easily type lyric syllables directly into the score.

By the end of this lesson, you will know how to:

1. Enter lyrics by typing them directly into the score
2. Changing the lyric positioning

Note. To begin at this point, open "Tutorial 5.MUS." (The accompanying Finale NotePad tutorial music files are available here. )

Typing lyrics into the score

Using this method, lyrics are entered under one note at a time, letting you see, as you enter, where the syllables will fall in relation to your music.

To type lyrics into the score:

1. Select the Lyric tool . The Lyric window opens.
2. Click the first note in the vocal line.
3. Type the word “Are” and press the spacebar to move to the next note.
4. Continue to type the lyrics as shown below. You may need to enter one word over multiple notes. Finale can handle this in different ways. Use the - (dash) key to put hyphens between syllables (example: Scar-bor-ough). Enter the full word and use the spacebar to move to the next note that will have a new syllable.

Changing the lyric positioning

Use the positioning triangle to the left of the system to adjust the positioning of the lyrics below the staff.

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