One of my favorite shortcuts allows me to perform basic cross-staff beaming functions from within in any tool that allows staff selection (Selection tool, Staff tool, Measure tool, Time Signature tool, Clef tool, etc.), without having to switch to the Note-Mover tool or a plug-in.
Finale, Logic Pro X, and MusicXML
Logic Pro X, released last month, is the latest update of Apple’s virtual recording studio. Among its many new features is MusicXML export.
Finale, MakeMusic, and Habitat for Humanity
Are you familiar with Habitat for Humanity? It’s the international non-profit that leverages volunteer labor to build and renovate affordable housing, and shares the results though no-profit, no-interest loans to partner families (who themselves help build homes for others).
Finale Shortcuts: For Mac Users Only!
Talk to people who spend much of their day using Finale – or any other software – and you’re likely to hear that they make extensive use of keyboard shortcuts to maximize their efficiency.
New Finale Videos
We’ve recently added to the Video Library in the Finale Support Learning Center.
At the top of the page you’ll still find Tom Johnson’s top Eight Great Finale Tips, but if you scroll down you’ll also discover five additional short videos from Tom.