Finale Power! (Paperback)

~ Mark Johnson (Author) "OK, it's time to start the journey to Finale proficiency!..." (more)
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Product Description

Whether you’re a beginner or a regular user, find out how to get the very most out of Coda’s professional music notation and printing program with "Finale Power!". Author Mark Johnson starts by giving you a solid understanding of Finale’s framework and then helps you master the everyday shortcuts and tips that make using Finale a breeze. Step-by-step tutorials will walk you through the score creation process, from starting a new document to printing the score. An accompanying CD-ROM includes supplemental third-party plug-ins, music examples and links to informational Finale websites.

About the Author

Mark Johnson is an employee of MakeMusic! and has worked as a technical support representative and quality assurance technician for Finale and other notation products. He is an alumnus of St. Olaf College, where he attained a degree in music theory and composition. He also works as a composer, technical writer and freelance engraver. He wrote Finale Power!, and continues to work with Finale on a daily basis.

Product Details

• Paperback: 440 pages
• Publisher: Course Technology PTR; 1 edition (October 21, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1929685629
• ISBN-13: 978-1929685622
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 7.5 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #458,557 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

15 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Extremely helpful!!, November 19, 2002

By A Customer

I needed to start using Finale for some projects as well as for personal use, but I didn't really know how to use it. This book really helped me out. I would recommend it.

It looks like it will be able help me learn more advanced features too.

I like the CD-ROM extras included too.

2.0 out of 5 stars Obtuse!, April 5, 2009

By	Caroline B. Terranova "blueviolacat" (Nashville, TN United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This book is much like Finale itself, obtuse! I still use Finale because I must. I do not use this book.