In the first and second parts of this percussion blog I highlighted some of the features added in Finale 2010 that greatly simplify percussion notation.
My Favorite Finale Shortcuts
Shortcuts increase your efficiency and speed, and make things easier on your hands, but only if you can remember them.
Meet Steve Peha, creator of Petrucci, Finale’s first music font
Steve Peha, creator of Petrucci, Finale’s first music notation font — Photo by Margot Carmichael Lester
Recently I was asked on Facebook about the origin of Petrucci, the music font used by early versions of Finale.
Who’s Helping Who?
Finale has a great technical support team, staffed by knowledgeable folks who are all very passionate about Finale. Scanning the room at a recent company meeting, I realized just how many MakeMusic employees had, at one time or another, answered technical support calls here, myself included.
Finale User Spotlight: Tim Davies
Tim Davies photo by Paulina Friedel www.puniaf.com
By day Tim Davies works as an arranger, orchestrator, and conductor in the Hollywood film world.