Beaming over rests

In normal circumstances, Finale doesn’t include rests in beam groups. However, you may prefer to have eighth-note (and smaller value) beams include rests on the outside of beam groups.

To globally beam over rests on the outside of beam groups

This is a global option. You can, of course, override this beaming pattern in the usual way; see Beaming.

  1. Choose Document > Document Options and select Beams. The Document Options - Beams dialog box appears.
  2. Select Extend Beams Over Edge Rests and Extend Secondary Beams Over Rests.
  3. Click OK (or press ENTER).

To create or remove half-stems on beamed rests

  1. Choose Document > Document Options and select Beams. The Document Options - Beams dialog box appears.
  2. Select Display Half-stems for Beamed Rests.
  3. Click OK. To hide the half-stems, turn this option off. To adjust the position of the stems, see To change the position of the stem relative to its notehead.

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