Here's the definitive guide to mastering music notation with Finale NotePad! This easy-to-use reference unravels the intricacies of NotePad the introductory yet powerful program that enables musicians to edit reformat and reorganize notation for any composition into a musical masterpiece. Providing step-by-step guidance this fully illustrated primer offers exercises projects a special section on guitar and power-user tips for improving speed and becoming a NotePad expert. Indispensible whether you're transcribing an existing piece of music of creating an original work this book includes: NotePad how-tos for both Macintosh and Windows ready-to-use NotePad software and templates on the CD-ROM included with the book and a free demo version of Finale PrintMusic.