[Finale] FinWin 2004 Speedy Entry bug
Dear list, I am using Finale 2004b for Windows. In Speedy Entry, when I use alt-T to open the tools menu with the Speedy Entry window open, a tie is added to the note at the cursor position (or the last note of the previous measure if the measure is blank) and when I use alt-F to open the file menu the same note is lowered a half step. According to the documentation that came with the 2004b update this problem was corrected. Does anybody else still see this problem? If not, any suggestions on how to correct it. I tried running the 2004b updater again but, since it can't find finale 2004a, it doesn't work. Joe - Joe Laird Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ Finale mailing list Finale@shsu.edu http://lists.shsu.edu/mailman/listinfo/finale
Re: [Finale] Alt-v-a
Since I am unable to use my hands and the mouse the Windows keyboard shortcuts are absolutely necessary for me to be able to use Finale at all. Joe - Joe Laird Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ Finale mailing list Finale@shsu.edu http://lists.shsu.edu/mailman/listinfo/finale
[Finale] Re: OT: Bass Trombone (Brass Band)
It is important to realise, that the British brass band movement never was mainly about music. It always was a social vehicle, where music happened to be the topic of the gatherings. As an American not very familiar with the British brass band tradition your collective insights are very much appreciated. Joe - Joe Laird Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ Finale mailing list Finale@shsu.edu http://lists.shsu.edu/mailman/listinfo/finale
[Finale] OT: Bass Trombone (Brass Band)
Hi Folks, All this talk about bass trombones has got me wondering why the bass trombone is the only non-transposing brass instrument in the traditional British brass band. As I understand it, the practice of transposing all the instruments in a brass band into either Eb or Bb and writing them in treble clef developed in England during the Industrial Revolution. Why didn't the bass trombone follow the same convention? I'm just now finishing the first piece I have written for brass band and find the unusual transposition interesting. Joe - Joe Laird Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ Finale mailing list Finale@shsu.edu http://lists.shsu.edu/mailman/listinfo/finale
[Finale] Re: OT: Who are you?
Dear list, I have been a long time lurker and have never contributed but this wonderful thread has prompted me to include my bio. It's been refreshing to read everyone talking about themselves without a lot of bravado. This list is a wealth of useful information and intelligent musical conversation. Thank You, I am 50 years old, married with two kids (ages 16 and 20) and living in Nashville, Tennessee. I have three music degrees from Michigan State University, including a Ph.D. in composition, and I also studied at California State University, Northridge. For ten years I was the assistant band director at Vanderbilt University until I retired due to disability (I have multiple sclerosis) in 1994. I have been a quadriplegic for 9 years. My professional music activities included teaching, composing (my passion), arranging, conducting, copying and studio work (saxophone) with various university marching bands, concert bands and big bands. I began using Finale 2.0 on a PC running Windows 3.1 and currently use FinWin 2004. I am able to use Finale to compose without the use of my hands by utilizing a mouthstick, the Windows accessibility software StickyKeys and MouseKeys and a one note at a time entry technique. All of the features of Finale are available to me although I'm very slow (nine months to complete my last commission for example) and the double click and drag necessary to draw smart shapes is difficult. I used to compose with a pencil at the piano. When I lost the use of my hands I thought my creative life was over but Finale has allowed me to keep my mind from turning to mush, not to mention a smile on my face. Joe Laird Hi Joe, Thank you for your post...simply putyou are an inspiration. Your dedication to and love for your music is really something to admire. Not to mention the brave way that you have taken your difficult circumstances and continued on and found a way anyway! I'm glad you are a member of this group! Best, Karen Thanks Karen. Joe ___ Finale mailing list Finale@shsu.edu http://lists.shsu.edu/mailman/listinfo/finale
[Finale] Re: OT: Who are you?
Dear list, I have been a long time lurker and have never contributed but this wonderful thread has prompted me to include my bio. It's been refreshing to read everyone talking about themselves without a lot of bravado. This list is a wealth of useful information and intelligent musical conversation. Thank You, I am 50 years old, married with two kids (ages 16 and 20) and living in Nashville, Tennessee. I have three music degrees from Michigan State University, including a Ph.D. in composition, and I also studied at California State University, Northridge. For ten years I was the assistant band director at Vanderbilt University until I retired due to disability (I have multiple sclerosis) in 1994. I have been a quadriplegic for 9 years. My professional music activities included teaching, composing (my passion), arranging, conducting, copying and studio work (saxophone) with various university marching bands, concert bands and big bands. I began using Finale 2.0 on a PC running Windows 3.1 and currently use FinWin 2004. I am able to use Finale to compose without the use of my hands by utilizing a mouthstick, the Windows accessibility software StickyKeys and MouseKeys and a one note at a time entry technique. All of the features of Finale are available to me although I'm very slow (nine months to complete my last commission for example) and the double click and drag necessary to draw smart shapes is difficult. I used to compose with a pencil at the piano. When I lost the use of my hands I thought my creative life was over but Finale has allowed me to keep my mind from turning to mush, not to mention a smile on my face. Joe Laird ___ Finale mailing list Finale@shsu.edu http://lists.shsu.edu/mailman/listinfo/finale
