Finale Launch Window
The Finale Launch Window saves you time by putting everything at your fingertips.

Open files, access the Setup Wizard, create SmartMusic accompaniments, scan music, access the Installation and Tutuorial Guide, and more.

Mouse-over each button to learn about its function.

Templates
When creating a full score, a worksheet, quiz or even a dissertation, the easiest way to start is simply to open a pre-created template from the Launch Window. Select from more than 60 pre-made templates (including SATB, Kodály, solfege, and more) then let Finale’s Setup Wizard do the rest, adding text (including title, composer, copyright, arranger and lyricist) as well as key/time signatures, pickup measures, tempo markings, and the number of measures.

Setting-up your score
Finale’s Setup Wizard helps you get up and running quickly.

Just answer a few questions
What instruments or voices do you want? You can even select from pre-defined ensembles or create your own. What key? Time signature? Music font? Tempo?

Finale will set up your score, complete with staves in correct order, instrument transpositions, tempo marking, staff groupings, intelligent page layout that automatically adjusts system position, size, and space between staves to reduce white space on the page.

You can also choose from a wide variety of personal document styles, specify the number of measures in your score, and insert text for the title, composer, arranger, lyricist, copyright and a sub-title.