The Finale Projects

The New Approach to Learning Finale

by Tom Carruth

Imagine getting private lessons from the world’s leading Finale expert. Author Tom Carruth is a product specialist for MakeMusic, the maker of Finale music notation software. He’s been using Finale and training others for years. In The Finale Projects, Carruth draws from his vast experience to lay down the principles of a simple, effective workflow in straightforward, step-by-step fashion designed to get to the point as quickly and easily as possible.

A better approach to using Finale -- Powerful software can be daunting to learn. But The Finale Projects simplifies the learning process by introducing a unique and intuitive approach to mastering the program. Easy steps in simple language are paired with over 600 illustrations and graphics to make the start-up process quick and efficient.

Convenient, detailed video demonstrations included -- The enclosed CD-ROM is as straightforward as the text. The ability to watch, stop, do, and repeat brings printed tutorials to life.

Three versions of Finale -- This book is perfect for users of Finale 2006, 2007, 2008 and beyond!

Mac and PC compatible -- Explains keystrokes, menu items, and dialog boxes for both platforms.

Comprehensive and complete -- From inputting notes to producing tests and worksheets, from scanning existing scores to producing demonstration recordings, Tom Carruth covers every major skill, including (partial list):

Score setup
Note input
MIDI input
Grace notes
Tuplets
Articulations
Expressions
Slurs
Hairpins
Pickup measures
Quantization
Repeats
Cross-staff notation
Rehearsal marks
Lyrics
Layout
Rehearsal CDs
Audio files
Lead sheets
Tablature

Chords
Fretboards
Tremolos
Slash notation
Percussion
Cue notes
Part extraction
Graphics
Beaming
Split measures
Codas
Tests
Worksheets
Colored noteheads
Key signatures
Transposing
Meters
Scanning
Assessible files
MusicXML

The Finale Projects is simply the best hands-on, how-to resource available for teaching and learning the Finale program. Mr. Carruth leads the user through a series of projects that complement each other and offer a solid foundation into the world of Finale. I’ve gone through the text a least four times and picked up several new tricks with each perusal. Whether you are considering it for yourself or for use in a class, I highly recommend this text!

---Dr. David Taylor
Brigham Young University-Idaho

Files to supplement The Finale Projects CD-ROM

Download this Addendum for Finale 2010
This 8-page PDF file covers all you need to know to take maximum advantage of the new features of Finale 2010 and Finale 2009. Written in the same easy-to-follow style as The Finale Projects, this addendum covers the the seven principal new features in Finale 2010: Percussion mapping, auto rehearsal marks, chords, graphic formats, measure numbers, worksheets, and hyperlinks.

Download this Addendum for Finale 2009
This 13-page PDF file covers all you need to know to take maximum advantage of the new features of Finale 2009. Written in the same easy-to-follow style as The Finale Projects, this adde

Series : Music Education
Number of Pages : 360