Tim Davies is no stranger to readers of the Finale blog. He is a prolific Hollywood orchestrator and conductor working in film, television, and gaming.
Creating Music with a Handwritten Appearance
Hand-writing music has been a tradition in jazz for many, many years. Nowadays, most people use software like Finale to emulate a handwritten look using special fonts.
Arranging for the Young Jazz Combo
You don’t have to be a seasoned big band arranger to write for jazz combo. Just as the combo format can be less intimidating to student performers — providing great opportunities for interaction and improvisation — it’s also more welcoming to less experienced arrangers.
Finale 2011 and Garritan Jazz and Big Band 3
In a previous post I featured the Garritan GPO4 virtual instrument. While GPO4 is great for orchestral work, it may not entirely meet the needs of someone composing for jazz and rock ensembles: This is where Garritan Jazz and Big Band 3 (JABB3) really shines.
Finale can do anything. But make a worksheet fun?
When I hear the word “worksheet,” my initial reaction is not the giddy anticipation of fun. Perhaps I’m not alone in this.