NOTATIO

Update:
After re-reading Ted Ross p.125, I explored the Secondary Beam angle tool (in Finale) and respaced the beams. Do you reckon I've got it right?
With thanks,
Hector.

Hi all, If I get the primary beam to hang, straddle or sit appropriately, I encounter a problem with the secondary beams. And vice versa. From my reading on the subject, I understand I need to keep the top staff line clear. Any advice is welcome! Screen Shot 2023-02-28 at 2.44.06 pm.png PS: I'm usin...

Thanks again, John!

Thank you so much! I felt that the middle and sit options looked a little short stemmed to my eye. So, here is the "hanging angled fractional beam" moved up a little. Screen Shot 2023-02-23 at 2.17.42 pm.png In the example below, I allow the top left corner of the fractional beam to peep a...

Hi all,

I've got a wedge created by the angled fractional beam. What's the best solution / way to correct it? (I'm studying the UE manual and the Ted Ross but I'm still in search of a clue!)
Thanks for any advice!

Cheers,
Hector.

Thanks, John! It's much appreciated.
Cheers,
Hector.

Thanks benwiggy and swetom2011
Yes, Ben I meant to say "creep = 0.5 # in points". I will have another try at using it on Big Sur. I have it working on Mojave no prob.
Thanks swetom2011, I love exploring these alternatives to the big brand software. Many thanks!

cheerio,
Hector.

Here is my attempt so far: What do you think?! (I think they are an improvement on what I had!)

The bottom example is my attempt at equal tie lengths.
Cheerio and thanks for any extra advice!
Hector.

Ok, thanks for the advice! I'll give it my best shot!
Cheerio,
Hector.

Hi all, This piano chord uses bass clef for both hands, and the RH is all flats, left hand all naturals. Having said that, do you think it would be good notational practice to clean up the tie collisions? I would like to make the ties look their best if possible. screenshot-ties.jpg Thanks! Hector.