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Using the "repitch" tool and key L it will be easy to change this. Then, use rests in the first measure to get to the spot where you want to actually start. Your only option would be to set up a new score, and copy your existing document into it, starting with the second measure. Nor can you insert a measure in an existing score. The problem will be that all stems are in the same direction. NotePad doesn't allow a shortened measure as a pickup. So the most simple solution will be to play the two right hand voices ( of the Pachelbel Canon - isn't it) separately in two different staffs, the upper voice with layer 1 and the second voice with layer 2) and merge them (implode) when you have finished the whole song. But you will surely finish the entire piece in the same way with less trouble. The better option is to change also the second half note to layer 2, then you don't have to hide the rest. And then you have just to change the stem up (L). (Maybe this function is the same in notepad.) This will evoke a half note rest leaving in this measure which must hide. In Finale you can change the layer of single notes by selecting them and use alt - shift and 1, 2 or another number. You've got already the correct answers above and in the comments! In the course of notating counterpoint I've often put notes on the wrong layer as it can be confusing and annoying to correct, so I suggest using Layer 2 for the simplest of the two counterpoint pieces so you don't have to switch back and forth as much.
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That all being said, I have notated counterpoint frequently in Finale, and it's done using Layers as previous commenters have identified. organs don't have a sustain pedal, so whereas using all 8th notes in the right hand of your example on piano might result in a very similar sound to using counterpoint, on organ it would make a big difference.Select the value for the pickup and that's it.' Hope it helps. If you're using the finale wizard, just select your pickup value. notes don't decay naturally like they do on piano, they are at 100% volume until you release it And someone in some other forum has asked a similar question and there was this reply for it: 'That's easy, you can find it in the manual.I used to occasionally see it in piano music, but once I started playing organ I encountered it all over the place, mainly because of two reasons: Click the rhythmic value corresponding to the sum of the pickup note or. The Pickup Measure dialog box appears containing rhythmic values. How do you add pickup measures in Finale To create a pickup measure at the beginning of a piece. That technique of combining melodies/harmonies on the same line is called counterpoint. To add measures to the end of the score, choose Edit > Add Measures.