Finale: An Easy Guide to Music Notation, Second Edition
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| Rating | : | 4.87 (628 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0876390688 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 384 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 0000-00-00 |
| Language | : | English |
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Great COURSE on FINALE! Victor I bought this book after being hired to score a complete musical for an arranger. I did not know FINALE at all. I decided on this book because it was from Berklee Press. I am a Berklee grad.This is not just a book it's a complete COURSE on Finale. It is structured like you are in class, so it progressively introduces you to the program. Constantly reviewing and reinforcing what you have already learned. I was up and runnin. Elaine Bridges said Helpful but now ideal.. This was helpful to me but they need a new edition because with the new Finale it is not up to date with the graphics of the program. I have not gotten into it totally so I may like it more later. I struggle with Finale because their online help is terrible so you may need this.. Finale: An Easy Guide to Music Notation, Second Edition B. Boyle An excellent bookreally clearly set out with easy to follow sequential steps for learning this software. Packed with clear diagrams and idiot-proof instructions. This book is a knockout!Jan Boyle.
Rudolph and Leonard have loads of experience. Designed for both novice and experienced users, this is your detailed resource to fully understanding and applying all of Finale's remarkable capabilities. Teachers can create warm-up and practice exercises; write their own compositions, arrangements and method books; and simplify parts for students. "This book excels at teaching Finale in an easy-to-understand, sequential manner. Beginners and seasoned Finale users will benefit from what these two teach." - Tom Johnson, Finale Product Specialist, MakeMusic!, Inc.. The companion website, FINALEBOOK.COM, offers: * Tutorial Files * Samples of partially completed and finished music notation files for each of the hundreds of hands-on exercises in the book * Libraries of articulations and dynamics * Additional chapters * Professional Templates: Choral, Concert Band, Jazz Ensemble, Marching Band, Orchestra, Single Line and Grand Staff, Pit and Show, and Sketch and Utilities templates including a Cue Sheet for radio and TV. Everything you want to know about music notation with Finale! Master Finale step-by-step with the most complete how-to guide available. Easy-to-follow instructions help you to: create publisher-quality music notation; learn to use the tools of Finale while writing your own music and ar
Beginning and advanced Finale users will benefit from his knowledge. -- Drew Shanefield, Composer/Arranger for the Crossmen Drum and Bugle Corps, design consultant for the Cavaliers, freelance composer/arranger, Bands of America adjudicator and clinicianVince Leonard is one of the most knowledgeable music educators. As an experienced Finale user, this is very helpful in guiding me through the latest updates/"tricks" I never new existed. -- Peter Nero, conductor, arranger, composer, and master pianist