Large Score

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jonathan handelsman Posted January 02, 2020 15:51

The post "score too large" answered most of my questions, but there was just one thing - the person was asking about fitting a large score to A4 size. I was wondering if changing the settings to A3 size would be a good idea, since eventually the conductor will need a much bigger paper score to look at. Or will it not matter?

I'm using Finale v26.2.1.464 on an iMac, OS 10.12.6

Thanks

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Jeffrey Turner Posted January 02, 2020 16:05

Your project will dictate the best score size to use. A3 is fine if that meets your needs. I engrave for a US publisher, we use 9" x 12", which is close to A4.

jonathan handelsman Posted January 02, 2020 16:45

thanks. The thing is, there are 41 staves. If they print that on A4 it will be unreadable. I guess my question should read : if I send it to them in A4 size, can they enlarge it at their end. Maybe that's not a purely Finale-related question...

Jeffrey Turner Edited January 02, 2020 17:03

If A4 is unreadable, than go bigger. It's just logic. I wouldn't expect anyone else to enlarge a score for me, do it in the size that you need. And if you don't have a printer that will print the bigger size, then print to PDF and bring the PDF file to an office supply or copy store.

If you're doing this for a specific band/orchestra, then you should be having this conversation with them. Find out what they prefer and what printers do they have at their disposal.

jonathan handelsman Posted January 02, 2020 17:10

Ok thanks.

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