Okay, I have a lot of questions (since I'm new to this arranging thing, sorry).
But instead of making tons of threads (there'll be a lot) I'm just going to put it on one thread.
So, here are my questions. I'll keep them with the answers for references.
Should I put two related songs on one or two sheets? They're only a line long each.
Put them on two separate sheets, unless it's a medley. (MaestroUGC)
How do I put tempo markings on my sheet in Finale Notepad?
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How about 8va?
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Unless you're making a medley of the two, separate them.
Okay then. I guess it seemed kinda silly to me to have a one line song. :P But now that I think about it, it makes more sense.
8va isn't possible in Notepad. However, once you've finished up everything else on the sheet, perhaps you can ask someone with a higher version of Finale to apply it for you.
As for tempo markings, I don't think notepad can do that either... Do this:
Quote from: WiiMan96 on October 04, 2011, 11:57:37 PMonce you've finished up everything else on the sheet, perhaps you can ask someone with a higher version of Finale to apply it for you.
8va is under the smartshape tool for most Finale products. This tool includes slurs and crescendos. As said before, if your Finale doesn't have this feature, ask someone with a higher version.
I think there's an online help manual that you can search and find out these answers for all versions of Finale. If not, they each come with a manual that could be searched and perhaps answer your questions.
Quote from: pumpy_heart on October 07, 2011, 08:56:35 PMI think there's an online help manual that you can search and find out these answers for all versions of Finale. If not, they each come with a manual that could be searched and perhaps answer your questions.
http://www.finalemusic.com/Support/UserManuals.aspx
If you only have Notepad, and you're printing the sheet for personal use only, you can use the text box tool to note the tempo (if you don't mind that it doesn't actually change the playback speed.)
Otherwise, if you're submitting a sheet to this site, it's better to follow the suggestions above.
8va: use the tool/square/button that has a tie on it (curvy line), you can choose to make a shape of 8va or 8vb, just stretch it across the section you want to be.
Tempo: text box tool; for the note part, use the font called Maestro (q is a quarter note). Unfortunately, you can't change the tempo of the midi, nor the key signature, in Notepad. It's purely aesthetic. Still, I'm sure you could get someone to fix the tempo in the midi for you. (Such as me)
Quote from: SlowPokemon on October 09, 2011, 06:05:06 AM8va: use the tool/square/button that has a tie on it (curvy line), you can choose to make a shape of 8va or 8vb, just stretch it across the section you want to be.
In notepad? I didn't think you could...
Well...you can, but it doesn't affect playback.
? I'm pretty sure it does.
Not in Notepad. BLAAAAARG LIMITATIONS BLAAAAARG
Dudeman thought you were talking about tempo markings. Olimar and Slow were referring to the 8va marks.
I know. Before I make myself look like a fool, what version of Finale Notepad are we referring to? I'm using 2003 and I can't find that button anywhere.
First off, get the free download of Notepad 2008.
Oh. Pfff. Never mind then.
Well I don't know anything about 2003; if there's a free update to 2008 and you're not taking it, that's kind of dumb.
Finale Notepad 2008 doesn't appear to have any 8va/8vb markings available on mine. It has a line tool, text tool, a glissando, and that's about it. It's REALLY limited. I used it for a while and I remember asking for help whenever I needed anything fancy like that.
Which version are you using, Slow? If it's one of the later paid versions then they'd probably be included so you'd get your money's worth.
Naw it's 2008. I'll check for sure when I have time; I thought it worked though. (I use Finale 2011 though)