Finale for Drummers #9: How to Convert MIDI to Drum Notation

Convert MIDI to Drum Notation

In part 3 of the Finale for Drummers series, Tim Buell covered ways you can convert your Finale drum notation into MIDI, for use in your DAW of choice. But what about when you want to go the other way? In this video, Tim demonstrates how to export your MIDI from a DAW, import it into Finale, and modify the output to suit your needs.

This video will show you how to:

  • Export MIDI from a DAW
  • Import MIDI into Finale
  • Change the MIDI mapping to display the correct notation

Don’t forget to check out the rest of the videos in the Finale for Drummers series for more tips on how to get the most out of your drum notation:

For more on Tim and his process for using Finale to transcribe and chart drums – download his FREE 4-part video course “How To Transcribe.”

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