Hi, On my ancient Mac (using OS 9.2.2 and Finale 2003a) I mostly write arrangements for brass quartets from a variety of sources. Easiest for me is to Set Up the score with Bb Trumpets, and if I'm copying from non-trumpet sources, before entering the parts I use the Staff tool to select each tpt staff and turn off the Bb transposition. After entering the part I go back and turn on the transposition. That way no confusion when I'm entering the part. (Of course if the source copies are already in Bb transp. I leave the new staff as-is.)
If the piece has no key signature but the tonal center obviously indicates a key other than C (or A minor) then I change the key after entering (with "keep notes enharmonic" option) and unfortunately then need to go through the part to tweak the notes that should be enharmonically flipped... -Steve S NYC ------------------- In a message dated 10/13/06 12:14:01 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: << Subject: Re: [Finale] key signatures To: [email protected] Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed Lawrence David Eden wrote: > Dear Listers, > I am copying some old parts for my quintet. The music has no key > signature showing, but it calls for trumpets in Bb. How should I set up > the transposition so that I don't have to make too many adjustments when > I extract the trumpet parts? >> _______________________________________________ Finale mailing list [email protected] http://lists.shsu.edu/mailman/listinfo/finale
