Re: [Finale] Expressions problem

2009-01-12 Thread Christopher Smith
Hi Mike, You're doing nothing wrong. Graphic expressions are broken this way in Finale 2007-2008 and maybe other versions too. I gave up on them because of this. Place them in page view and redraw. If you are using any staff reduction, they will probably shift to where they are going to p

[Finale] Expressions problem

2009-01-12 Thread Michael L Meyer
Hello Great Gurus -- After 14(?) years of using Finale, I finally have need for the expression designer. Go figure ... FinMac08 -- I'm trying to make an expression (or would it be an articulation?) that automatically attaches directly above the note (and above the staff) that I attach it

Re: [Finale] More notation help

2009-01-12 Thread Dean M. Estabrook
Thanks for the info, esp. the pedal thought. Yes, I would like the "con pedale" option, although, further into the piece, there are harmonic changes within some measures which need to be indicated. Thanks again, Dean On Jan 12, 2009, at 12:19 AM, Florence + Michael wrote: I think the flat

Re: [Finale] More notation help

2009-01-12 Thread Dean M. Estabrook
Guy, this is good info ... I thank you. If I were to break the beams as per your suggestion, than I assume the "md." indications would not be needed ... yes? Thanks again, Dean On Jan 11, 2009, at 7:46 PM, Guy Hayden wrote: Yes, if you move the hairpins up close to the staff this will loo

[Finale] OT: looking for repertoire: string quartet and singer

2009-01-12 Thread Johannes Gebauer
This is very off topic, I guess, so reply privately. I am looking for 18th or 19th century repertoire for one singer (preferably bass) and string quartet. I anyone has an idea, please let me know. Thanks, Johannes ___ Finale mailing list Finale@shsu

Re: [Finale] More notation help

2009-01-12 Thread Florence + Michael
I think the flat beams are fine. Of course you should move the hairpins up. You should also move the staves closer together: not only will this save space, it will look more balanced. Don't forget to move the stem of the second to last note in measure five to the other side of the note. A