I would say, "Who knew?", but apparently Darcy knows (why am I not surprised?). More invaluable information.

Thanks, Darcy.

Chuck


On Dec 18, 2007, at 7:38 AM, Darcy James Argue wrote:

Hi Chris,

Finale actually comes with a pre-defined library of above-the-staff choral dynamics: Libraries/Maestro Font/Choral Dynamics.

Cheers,

- Darcy
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On 18 Dec 2007, at 9:36 AM, Christopher Smith wrote:


On Dec 18, 2007, at 7:41 AM, Aaron Sherber wrote:

>And while we are at it, why not another Staff Style option that would >take auto-positioned dynamics (usually below the staff) and give them >an override setting so that the dynamics could automatically go above >the staff? This would save having to make duplicate sets of dynamics.

Duplicate dynamics? Why not just place the regular dynamic in the score and then shift-drag it to over the staff? This seems quicker to me than applying a staff style.

Because if you have an SATB choir and instrumental accompaniment, it can get REALLY long and slow! Why have auto-placement at all if we are going to have to drag each and every one into place?

I recently completed a large SATB + orchestra work, and I made an alternate set of dynamics with over-staff placement for the choir parts. I saved them as a library for the next time, so I won't have to do that manually again. I temporarily re-assigned my metatools while working with the choir, then reverted to my original set of metatools for the orchestra parts.

FWIW, I found changing the tuplets to above in the choir parts went very smoothly and quickly with the Utilities>Change... Tuplets. One shot, very easy. I can't imagine a Staff Style being any easier than that.

Christopher


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