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For those considering switching from Finale to Sibelius: Sibelius Intensive Course (Zoom Online)
In response to the decision to end support for the Japanese version of Finale on August 25, 2025, we are offering an online course via...

tarokoike
May 105 min read
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To make your Finale last as long as possible
There are about four months left until August 26, 2025, the end date of technical support for the English version of Finale, as stated in...

tarokoike
Apr 288 min read
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How to fix page layout corruption when transferring files from Finale to Dorico with MusicXML
Since the occurrence of the Finale sunset problem in the summer of 2024, page layout corruption when importing MusicXML files from Finale...

tarokoike
Apr 283 min read
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How to achieve Finale's “Speedy Entry” in Sibelius
In a previous article titled “ How to achieve Finale's “Speedy Entry” in Dorico ”, I introduced how to achieve Finale's “Speedy Entry”...

tarokoike
Feb 264 min read
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Which one should PrintMusic users choose, Dorico Pro or Elements?
Just over a year ago, in January 2024, I wrote an article titled “ It’s time for PrintMusic users to switch to another product ” However,...

tarokoike
Feb 88 min read
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What is possible in Dorico among the things that are impossible in Finale
Previously, I wrote an article titled “ What you can't do with Finale: From recent cases in Finale tech support ”. This is a sequel to...

tarokoike
Jan 234 min read
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How to batch convert multiple Finale files to PDF
“Finale has a function to convert MusicXML files in bulk, but can't you do the same thing with PDF?” We have received several inquiries...

tarokoike
Dec 23, 20246 min read
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Dorico's score condensation features: Reduce, Explode, and Condensing
Dorico has the features called “Reduce” and “Explode”, which combine multiple staves into one, and conversely, split a combined staff...

tarokoike
Dec 3, 20243 min read
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How to handle articulations in Dorico (entering marcato staccato, tenuto accent etc.)
Recently, I have received several questions from former Finale users about the fact that there are fewer symbols in Dorico's articulation...

tarokoike
Nov 20, 20243 min read
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Dorico's features for advanced editing: Comparison with Finale's Special Tools and Plug-ins
Finale has an extremely rich set of features for individually editing the shape and position of notation elements such as notes and...

tarokoike
Nov 14, 20248 min read
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Comparison of Chaconne EX, a music font for the Japanese published scores, and the main SMuFL fonts currently in use
In a previous article , I pointed out the issue that music fonts such as Kousaku and Chaconne, which have been used in the Japanese...

tarokoike
Nov 2, 20246 min read
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How to achieve Finale's “Speedy Entry” in Dorico
Dorico 5.1.60, released on October 8, added a function to help correct layout collapse when importing MusicXML, as well as a function to...

tarokoike
Oct 15, 20243 min read
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Will Dorico 5.1.60 fix the layout issues when importing MusicXML?
On October 8, 2024, v5.1.60, a free update for Dorico, was released. This update adds two important features for users who have switched...

tarokoike
Oct 13, 20244 min read
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Switching from Finale to Dorico: Problems and solutions during migration (4) Changes in music fonts
In this article, I will discuss the migration issues regarding music fonts, which greatly affect the appearance of music scores. This is...

tarokoike
Oct 6, 20245 min read
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Switching from Finale: Another strong option, Sibelius Ultimate
MakeMusic, the developer of Finale, has partnered with Steinberg, the developer of Dorico, to promote cross-grading to Dorico. However,...

tarokoike
Sep 27, 20247 min read
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Switching from Finale to Dorico: Problems and solutions during migration (3) Inability to migrate music style
In Finale, you can apply music styles such as slash notation, “repeat one measure” and “hide staff” to any measure by selecting the staff...

tarokoike
Sep 26, 20243 min read
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Notes on obtaining Finale v27 and file migration via MusicXML
On the morning, Wednesday, August 28th (Japan time), MakeMusic, the developer of Finale, announced a solution to allow all registered...

tarokoike
Sep 22, 20243 min read
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The negative impact of Finale Sunset on musicology
Yesterday (Sep 15th), I was invited by a professor from a university who has been helping me for a long time to give a presentation about...

tarokoike
Sep 16, 20244 min read
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For those considering switching from Finale to Dorico: Dorico Intensive Course (Course starting in October 2024)
In response to the discontinuation of development and sales of Finale, we have decided to start a new course in October to support...

tarokoike
Sep 13, 20245 min read
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Switching from Finale to Dorico: Issues and solutions during migration (2) Symbol Migration Failure
Expressions, articulations, smart shapes, chord suffixes, and other symbols entered in Finale can be transferred to other software,...

tarokoike
Sep 9, 20244 min read
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