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How do I extend the playback length of a fermata? 

Also, I am writing for a brass quintet. Do I need to change each fermata over the same note in the same measure in order to extend the playback length?

 

 

 

Windows 10

FInale 2014.5

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Thank you. I got the fermata to hold the note longer, but for some reason one voice sustains longer after the other voices release. Any idea what is causing that?

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Fermatas traditionally increase the length of a note by a percentage of its value, so a fermata over a half note will increase its length by more than a fermata over an eighth will.

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I have entered different numbers into the Top Note Value box (up to 500%) and the music doesn't stop at the fermata. Should I enter values into the Bottom Note Value? I don't see much explanation in Finale's help section. Is there any way I can send a file to you? 

Thank you!

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I always put them in both.

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