[Finale] New plug-in: JW Default Tuplets

2011-04-04 Thread Jari Williamsson
Hello! There's now a new plug-in available for download, called JW Default Tuplets. This plug-in has 2 different features: * Resets the tuplets in the selected region to use the Default Tuplet Definition (in the Document Options) * Give statistics about how many tuplets in the selected

[Finale] notation for synthesizer

2011-04-04 Thread Eric Dentremont
This is one topic I can't seem to find on the internet (without revealing a million sites about either notation software or hindi music). How does one write a part for synthesizer in a score with more traditional instruments? ___ Finale mailing

Re: [Finale] notation for synthesizer

2011-04-04 Thread Darcy James Argue
Hi Eric, Basically, the same as any other part, though you obviously need to indicate (at least in a general way) what manner of sounds you are looking for (square wave, bright analog organ, dark digital piano, etc). What, exactly, is the issue you're concerned about? Cheers, - DJA -

Re: [Finale] notation for synthesizer

2011-04-04 Thread Dennis Bathory-Kitsz
On Mon, April 4, 2011 11:53 am, Eric Dentremont wrote: This is one topic I can't seem to find on the internet (without revealing a million sites about either notation software or hindi music). How does one write a part for synthesizer in a score with more traditional instruments?

Re: [Finale] notation for synthesizer

2011-04-04 Thread Christopher Smith
It seems to have inherited organ and accordion notation. Two staves like a piano, with expressions above the staff explaining the registration (to borrow an accordion term) or the stop (patchname, from organ writing.) You write the note(s) they have to press down with a dynamic, and any other

[Finale] Trombone mute holders - advice

2011-04-04 Thread Darcy James Argue
Hi all, For an upcoming show, all the brass and wind players in my bigband will be standing (normally, trombones and winds are seated). The trombones have some quick mute changes, which are obviously much more difficult when standing than when seated. I'm wondering if any of the trombone

Re: [Finale] notation for synthesizer

2011-04-04 Thread Richard Huggins
In my view, a part is a part. What does it matter that it's a synth part. I'd give it a stave and go, The other musicians join in from their scores and off you go. Is there a more specific concern you had in mind? Sent from my iPhone On Apr 4, 2011, at 10:53 AM, Eric Dentremont

Re: [Finale] notation for synthesizer

2011-04-04 Thread Steve Parker
On 4 Apr 2011, at 18:04, Christopher Smith wrote: here is some discussion as to whether you should notate octave- transposing sounds in the played octave or the sounding octave, but as long as you are clear as to which is needed and stay consistent, it should work out either way. Just a

Re: [Finale] notation for synthesizer

2011-04-04 Thread timothy . price
Where the synth is not used extensively, I have placed it near the percussion staves, (similar to the piano part) but expecting a percussionist would be able to play the part. The score indicates the patch number, the note and duration, an indication of what the patch represent, and the

Re: [Finale] Trombone mute holders - advice

2011-04-04 Thread John Blane
Hi Darcy - Those products are both designed for the size and weight of trumpet mutes - I wouldn't trust it. I have been in similar situations like you describe and we used bar stools to set our mutes on which kept them high enough to be accessible. Good luck! JB On Apr 4, 2011, at

Re: [Finale] notation for synthesizer

2011-04-04 Thread Darcy James Argue
It's of course fine to use a singe staff for piano parts as well, or to switch between single staff and grand staff on a system-by-system basis as needed. Cheers, - DJA - WEB: http://www.secretsocietymusic.org On 4 Apr 2011, at 3:27 PM, Steve Parker wrote: On 4 Apr 2011, at 18:04,

Re: [Finale] notation for synthesizer

2011-04-04 Thread SN jef chippewa
in jazz maybe... not a widespread practice in new music (but it is encountered from time to time, is generally frowned upon by pianists) and certainly unacceptable in classical music It's of course fine to use a singe staff for piano parts as well, or to switch between single staff and

Re: [Finale] notation for synthesizer

2011-04-04 Thread Darcy James Argue
Hi Jef, In NYC new music circles it *is* in fact widespread practice, and I have in fact been chastised by ensembles for NOT removing unused piano staves. I wouldn't do it for orchestral piano parts, but in chamber music situations it's the new norm. Cheers, - DJA - WEB:

Re: [Finale] notation for synthesizer

2011-04-04 Thread Steve Parker
On 4 Apr 2011, at 21:11, Darcy James Argue wrote: It's of course fine to use a singe staff for piano parts as well Of course... but it is surprising how many piano (and synth) parts I play that have pages and pages with one stave of two empty! Steve P.

Re: [Finale] notation for synthesizer

2011-04-04 Thread SN jef chippewa
goddamn radikals... In NYC new music circles it *is* in fact widespread practice, and I have in fact been chastised by ensembles for NOT removing unused piano staves. ___ Finale mailing list Finale@shsu.edu

[Finale] New plug-in: Hide Articulations

2011-04-04 Thread Jari Williamsson
Hello! A new free plug-in is now available for download, called JW Hide Articulations. It hides the articulations in the selected region. Useful for example to get the articulation to playback, but not print. The hidden articulations will use the hidden text style, so they will look

Re: [Finale] notation for synthesizer

2011-04-04 Thread Steve Parker
I don't think it's at all unacceptable. I've played classical repertoire employing this. Steve P. On 4 Apr 2011, at 23:35, SN jef chippewa wrote: certainly unacceptable in classical music ___ Finale mailing list Finale@shsu.edu

Re: [Finale] notation for synthesizer

2011-04-04 Thread Darcy James Argue
Hi Steve, Yeah, there is basically no good reason not to remove empty staves on piano parts, other than mindless fidelity to tradition. And believe me, I understand that in certain contexts, mindless fidelity to tradition is exactly what's required! (As I said in my previous email, I would

Re: [Finale] Trombone mute holders - advice

2011-04-04 Thread Christopher Smith
The MuteRack seems too flimsy, for sure. I can't see the real size of the Jo-Ral holder, so I couldn't say anything about that. Both unavailable, so it's moot anyway. You know who would know? Jennifer Wharton! She plays Bdway pits all the time (I've seen her twice!) and she probably used them.

[Finale] {Fraud?} {Disarmed} Fwd: New plug-in: JW Make Finale Work Properly

2011-04-04 Thread SN jef chippewa
From: Jari Williamsson jari.williams...@mailbox.swipnet.se Hello! A new free plug-in is now available for download, called JW Make Finale Work Properly. It corrects all outstanding bugs, design and functionality inconsistencies, and also adresses and finally implements solutions to

Re: [Finale] {Fraud?} {Disarmed} Fwd: New plug-in: JW Make Finale Work Properly

2011-04-04 Thread Frank Prain
I'm assuming this was sent last Friday. On 5 April 2011 10:26, SN jef chippewa shirl...@newmusicnotation.comwrote: From: Jari Williamsson jari.williams...@mailbox.swipnet.se Hello! A new free plug-in is now available for download, called JW Make Finale Work Properly. It corrects all

Re: [Finale] {Fraud?} {Disarmed} Fwd: New plug-in: JW Make Finale Work Properly

2011-04-04 Thread Christopher Smith
Man, I would pay $2000 easy for that plugin! Brilliant! Look! Up in the sky! It's a bird! It's a plane! No, it's SUPER JARI! Christopher On Mon Apr 4, at MondayApr 4 8:26 PM, SN jef chippewa wrote: From: Jari Williamsson jari.williams...@mailbox.swipnet.se Hello! A new free plug-in