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Quick Percussion Changes in Finale 2011
Expanding upon the improved percussion notation features introduced in Finale 2010, Finale 2011 now allows for quick percussion doubling or instrument changing on the same staff.
Evolution of the Finale Manuals

The Finale 1.0 box (which held three manuals and more) and the Finale 2011 Quick Reference Guide
Finale has had many different user manuals in the course of the last 22 years.
Finale Quick Tips: Creating Coda Systems
Want to add a coda system to your score? It’s quick and easy using the Create Coda System plug-in. Here’s how:
With the Selection Tool, specify the measure where you want the coda system to start.Finale Links
For many years I have traveled to Frankfurt, Germany in the cold of winter to attend Musicmesse, the largest music convention in the world.