Written by: Bill Purse.

Description

Fully updated for Finale 2005, this book remains the definitive guide for understanding and using this powerful, state-of-the-art music notation software. Finale's wide range of capabilities yields a steep learning curve, but The Finale Primer guides users through the powerful intricacies of Finale 2005 one step at a time. This hands-on book assists with all facets of music preparation – whether transcribing an existing piece of music or creating an original work – and helps maximize the benefits of Finale's invaluable capabilities in editing, reformatting, and reorganizing musical material.

Table of Contents

Preface

Acknowledgments

About The Author

Introduction

Chapter One
Getting Started: Finale Basics

Chapter 2
The Finale Toolbox

Chapter Three
Simple Entry

Chapter Four
Speedy Entry

Chapter Five
Creating a Lead Sheet

Chapter Six
The Final Score

Chapter Seven Special Guitar Notation

Appendices

Bibliography for Further Study

Index

Details

Length:	275 pages
Size:	7 1/4 x 9 1/2 inches
Format:	Softcover
Available Date:	May 2005
Published By:	Hal Leonard Corporation
ISBN:	0-87930-815