Finale QuickStart Videos

• Getting Started: Set Up a MIDI Keyboard (Video)
• Getting Started: Set Up a Lead Sheet (Video)
• Getting Started: Set Up an Orchestral/Band Score (Video)
• Getting Started: Set Up a Choral Score (Video)
• Getting Started: Set Up Your Own Ensemble (Video)
• Getting Started: Importing Music (Video)

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ARIA Player Installers

• ★ ARIA Player v2.026 Installer (Apple Silicon Native)
• Error, "Cannot connect to engine, please re-install." (Mac)
• ARIA Player version 2.001 (Apple Silicon Native)
• ARIA Player Version 1.959 Installer

Authorization & Registration

• ★ Registering, Authorizing, and Deauthorizing Finale Notation Products
• Unable to Run as Administrator in Finale
• "Please fill out all required fields" Authorization Error in Finale v27 (Mac)
• Registering Finale NotePad 2012
• Finale opens deauthorized when opening files (Windows)
• Registering Finale Student and Teacher Edition; Redeeming Textbook Promo Codes

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Crashing & Performance

• ★ Mouse Cursor Disappears When Using Simple Entry (macOS 13 Ventura)
• "Unhandled exception caught." Error when launching Finale (Mac)
• [RESOLVED] Font Display/Printing Issues on macOS Sonoma
• Error Message "Unknown Lyrics Tag Detected." when using Vertical Collision Remover Plug-in.
• Finale Crashing on Startup due to Webex Audio Driver (macOS 13 Ventura)
• Crashing when Using the Continuity Camera (macOS Ventura and later)

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Audio & Playback

• ★ Audio Engine Failed to Load Error Code: 7, No Sound in Finale
• String Tremolos Don't Stop During Playback
• Using Finale with Bluetooth Devices
• Troubleshooting Issues With Arco and Pizzicato Keyswitches
• Swinging 16th Notes in 4/4 Time
• Swinging 8th Notes in Cut Time

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MIDI

• Unable to input chord symbols using a MIDI keyboard
• MIDI Input Troubleshooting (No MIDI input signal)
• MIDI Out settings reset in Finale 2012 on Windows
• HyperScribe Notation Appears Late / Behind the Beat

Tips & Best Practices

• ★ Disabling Automatic macOS Updates
• Backwards Ties for Second Ending Downbeats
• Copying Markings from Standard Staff to Tablature Staff
• File Names Floating in Finale (Mac)
• Creating Nested Tuplets
• Using Zoom as a Screen Recorder

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Opening & Saving Files

• ★ Exporting MusicXML Files from Finale
• "Error Id moving file 's' to 's'. The system cannot find the path specified" when saving (Win)
• Tips for finding/searching for your Finale files
• Locating and Opening Backup and Auto-save Files
• Unable to Save to External Hard Drives | "Error Occurred ID = -1" (Mac)
• Open Recent Menu isn't Populating (Mac)

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Program Functions & Settings

• ★ [RESOLVED] Unable to Open PDFs Exported from Finale v27.4 (Windows)
• ★ [RESOLVED] Cannot Add Instrument from ScoreManager on macOS 14 Sonoma
• ★ Creating Nonlinear Key Signatures
• AlphaNotes for Transposing Instruments
• Selection Dialog Windows Appear Blank (Expressions, Articulations, Chord Suffixes, Smart Shape)
• Copy/Paste not working in Finale

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Setting Up VST/AU Libraries

• Kontakt 7 plug-in viewer display issues (Mac)
• Using Spitfire Libraries in Finale
• Compatibility with Kontakt 7 Player and Other VST3 libraries (Windows)
• Finale 26.2 (Windows) installer prompts for GIFF samples folder install location.
• Setting up Garritan libraries with Finale and PrintMusic
• Reinstalling the Garritan Instruments for Finale (GIFF) sample library

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Sales & Product Information

• ★ macOS 15 Sequoia and Finale Notation Products
• ★ Dorico Pro options for Finale Site License owners
• ★ Finale & Garritan Compatibility with Apple Silicon (M1/M2)
• ★ "No upgrades available" error when trying to upgrade or trade-up online
• macOS 14 Sonoma and Finale Notation Products
• Finale Read Me Notes for v27.3

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Downloading & Installation

• ★ Error when updating to v27.4 "Finale (Autoupdate) is damaged and can't be opened" (Mac)
• ★ Downloading, Installing, and Authorizing Finale (Video)
• Downloading and Installing Dorico (Video)
• "Access Denied" Error Message from Finale Installer (Windows)
• Ensuring Garritan Instruments for Finale (GIFF) is Installed
• Download Availability for Finale Software

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User Manuals

• Help Resources for Finale v27
• Help Resources for Finale v26
• User Manuals: Finale v27 - Finale 2009
• User Manuals: PrintMusic 2014 - PrintMusic 2009
• User Manuals: SongWriter 2012 - SongWriter 2010
• User Manuals: NotePad 2012 - NotePad 2009

Frequently Asked Questions

• ★ Finale Sunset FAQ
• ★ Canceling the Finale Trial
• ★ Finale Notation Software System Requirements
• How to use the Garritan Instruments For Finale (GIFF) sounds in Finale
• Finale availability on iPad
• I Just Upgraded. Do I Need My Previous Version of Finale?

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