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OneNote
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Date Joined Nov 2001
Total Posts : 21

Posted 1/12/2005 12:08 PM (GMT -6)

There must be an easy way to create an expression (shape? text?) that allows me to do the following:

( halfnote ) -- The halfnote is an actual half note placed within parentheses

and place it above the staff. What I want to do is to indicate that the beat is in half-notes (or quarter notes, or anything else). I've been trying convoluted ways (unsuccessfully) and figure I must be doing something too complicated. What am I missing?

I am using Finale 2003.

Thanks!

Johnnye

Zuill
"The Troll"

Date Joined Oct 2003
Total Posts : 29077

Posted 1/12/2005 1:52 PM (GMT -6)

In 2003, it's easier to do as a shape expression. You could apply the Create Tempo Marking plugin, but adding the parentheses isn't as easy. If you add them in the expression, they sit a little low. You can create a separate expression for them, but that requires 2 expressions. So creating them as a shape expression is the best idea.

Zuill

"When all is said and done, more is said than done."

Finale 2004b, 2005a, Win 2000 or XP

OneNote
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Date Joined Nov 2001
Total Posts : 21

Posted 1/12/2005 2:41 PM (GMT -6)

Thanks! I'll give that a try.

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