There are several methods for inputting notes into Finale 2008. One of these methods is using the SPEEDY ENTRY tool. This tool allows you to play the note on a MIDI keyboard while you indicate the duration of the note on the computer keyboard. (N.B. When you've selected the Speedy Entry Tool check in the Speedy Menu that 'Use MIDI device for input' is checked). These shortcuts are for Apple users, though very similar to those of the PC.
Function NUMBER KEYPAD
Exit/Enter Measure and Redraw O
Add a DOT to the note .
Add note to the chord / Change a rest to a note ENTER
1/64th note (or UK - hemidemisemiquaver) 1
1/32nd note (or UK - demisemiquaver) 2
1/16th note (or UK - semiquaver) 3
1/8th note (or UK - quaver) 4
1/4 note (or UK - crotchet) 5
1/2 note (or UK - minim) 6
Half step Increase (# sharpen the note) +
Whole Note (or UK - semibreve) 7
Double Whole Note 8
Flip enharmonic (change to the flattened or sharpened equivalent) 9
Half step Decrease (b flatten the note) -
Remove note from chord (or if single note change note to a rest) CLEAR
Tie to the next note =
Break / Join beam to the previous or the next note /
Show / Hide accidental *
To begin a TUPLET with keypad 1-8 Hold down the OPTION key while pressing 1-8
Additional Shortcuts Keys on MAIN KEYBOARD
Slash Grace-note flag ` (key above the TAB key)
Remove Note / Rest / Chord BACKSPACE
Change note to a rest R
Hide / Show note or rest O (the letter 'o')
Previous measure (UK - bar) [
Next measure (UK - bar) ]
Flat beam \
Flip Stem L
Grace Note ;
Voice 1 / 2 '
Previous / Next note Left and Right Arrows
Up / Down a step Up / Down Arrow
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