To create a repeat in the early days of Finale, you had to add a forward-facing repeat symbol at the beginning of a repeated section, add a backwards-facing repeat symbol at the end of the repeated section, and then configure the repeat to play back.
Easily Automate Repetitive Finale Tasks with FinaleScript
Ever find yourself performing a repetitive task in Finale and wishing you could complete it with a single keystroke? FinaleScript offers an easy and intuitive solution.
Finale 2011 and Garritan Concert & Marching Band 2
To continue my series of blog posts highlighting the Garritan sample libraries, today I will introduce the perfect library for concert band and marching band composers and arrangers.
Finale Blog: Editing Score Information
When you create a new Finale file using Finale’s Setup Wizard, and add text items like titles and composer names, they appear in your score as text inserts.
Finale Quick Tips: Custom SmartShapes
Looking to use a different trill than the default shape offered on the SmartShape palette?
Press Ctrl (Win) or Option (Mac) then click on the Custom Line Tool (it looks like a question mark) to open the Smart Line Selection dialog box:
Select one of the presets, or click Create to make your own!