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Using Finale to Create SmartMusic Files Giovanna Cruz, MakeMusic Education Manager 2016 Louisiana MEA Professional Development Conference
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“ To achieve great things, two things are needed:
a plan, and not quite enough time.” –LEONARD BERNSTEIN
Interactive learning software for band, orchestra and voice.
Access to the world's largest accompaniment library: • Band, String and Percussion method books
• Instrumental exercises and solo pieces
• Repertoire for Band, Orchestra, Jazz Ensemble, Choral
• Vocal solos and art song collections
• Sight reading and sight singing exercises
Allows students to practice with accompaniment, record their performance and get immediate feedback. © 2015 MakeMusic. All rights reserved.
SmartMusic Classic (.smpx) or the New! Web SmartMusic (.xml) *
Use Finale to create SmartMusic files for…
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Finale Version 25 or 25.1
• Updated to 64-bit for compatibility with future operating systems - Human Playback sounds load faster - Compatible with high-end 3rd party 64-bit sound libraries
• Share Finale v25 and 2014 files normally without any conversion • ReWire Support allows you to sync audio/video with other applications such as Logic, Digital Performer, Pro Tools • MusicXML improvements to transfer music more accurately • 100+ new Garritan and 62 General MIDI sounds including Steinway D Grand Piano, handbells, World Instruments and more • 33 New QuickStart Videos (online)
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Create a Score in Finale
Note Entry • Simple Entry • Speedy Entry • Hyperscribe Entry Use the Selection Tool • Copy notes • Move or edit markings Use Metatools (shortcut keys) • Articulations • SmartShapes • Expressions • Rehearsal Letters*
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Score Manager
Controls how staves look and sound
• TO OPEN OR CLOSE: CTRL / CMD 'K' (Window Menu)
• Add, delete or reorder staves
• Change staff name, playback sound or device
• Transpose a part for another instrument* © 2015 MakeMusic. All rights reserved.
Linked Parts
• Score and Parts in 1 document
• Linked Items: Identical between the score and parts • Unlink items for individual
positioning between the score and parts • If music will be on-screen in Smartmusic, make sure the
parts are formatted*
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Export as a SmartMusic Classic Practice File (Instrumental or Vocal) ASSESSMENT File • Music On-screen • Red and green note assessment
ENSEMBLE File • Audio accompaniment only • Play back or mute selected parts
SOLO File • Optional music on-screen • Optional 'Follow Me' feature Create SmartMusic files using your favorite sound libraries (Garritan and others)*
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Other Finale Note Entry Options
OPEN:
• FINALE FAMILY files (.mus or .musx)
• MIDI files (.mid)
IMPORT:
• MusicXML files (.xml) • SIBELIUS files XML Finale
(FREE plug-ins at www.musicXML.com)
• PDF files XML Finale (additional software required)
SmartMusic Classic Ensemble File (play back or mute selected parts)*
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“The quality of your practice is just as important
as the quantity”.
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Set Specific Goals
Set specific goals for student. How will you and your students measure growth and “success”?
Deliberate and Focused Practice
Practice makes permanent. Thoughtful, disciplined practice makes progress.
Receive Immediate Feedback
Students need immediate, meaningful and impartial feedback to measure progress and guide their practice.
Scheduling a SmartMusic File Schedule a SmartMusic Assessment File • Traditional Grading • Grading with Rubrics Student Submits SmartMusic File • “Takes” • Submitting Teacher Grades Students • Grading Options • Communication with students and parents • Sharing Data The New SmartMusic Q & A • www.smartmusic.com/training
Add SmartMusic Content
Create repertoire, accompaniments and assessable files.
Finale Import MP3s Import any MP3 Play in any key and tempo Loop any measures for practice Assign to students
The New SmartMusic… Web Based • Optimized for chrome browser • iPad app available • No external microphone needed Platform access comes with 3 teachers and 50 students
Site Based Pricing!
Creating Files for the new! Web SmartMusic
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Export as MusicXML: • For a single instrumental/vocal part • Saves a Finale document in MusicXML format
Export as LINKED PARTS TO MusicXML • Create a new folder for the parts • Saves all linked parts from a score in MusicXML format
Export as TRANSLATE FOLDER TO MusicXML • Create a new folder • Saves a batch of Finale documents in MusicXML format
Building Successful Finale 'Chops' Third Edition for Finale 2014 and Finale v25
by Mavis Kallestad
21 Practical Step-by-Step Tutorials
Available at:
• www.makemusic.com (STORE Tab)
• J. W. Pepper, Romeo Music
• Download v25 ADDENDUM at www.finaletraining.com
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• Self-paced courses with step-by-step instructions and videos
• Product certification and clock hours upon completion
• Register at www.makemusic.com (under the TRAINING tab)
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Drawing Finale v25 Software Free Year of the new! SmartMusic Web subscriptions
3 directors 50 students
MakeMusic University (your choice of 1 free course)
SmartMusic Classic Finale