Finale has always offered great flexibility and control in its percussion notation. Finale 2010 made this power easy to use.
Easy Articulations — Tom’s Top Tip #6
In the course of my travels I talk to Finale users almost every day, and I love sharing the tips I’ve picked up along the way.
Sharing Finale Files
If you have Finale 2010, you are essentially a superhero. You can leap tall buildings in a single bound AND open up Finale files created in all current and past versions of any Finale-family music notation program.
Finale Gear
Almost every time I do a clinic I am asked what “gear” to get. My answer is: “That depends.”
Your individual needs should drive the decision of what hardware you should purchase for use with Finale.
Sample Files in Finale
New to Finale? Want to see what it can do? Check out a sample file. These files look and sound good, and can serve as models if you’re new to engraving music.