When to use rehearsal marks

In general, it is good practice to place rehearsal marks at regular intervals as well as at significant moments. It is often recommended to have rehearsal marks every 5-20 bars to reduce the amount of bars players need to count before or after a rehearsal mark.

1. What is the purpose of a rehearsal mark?
2. What is a rehearsal marking?
3. How do you use rehearsal marks in Finale?

What is the purpose of a rehearsal mark?

Rehearsal marks are an ordered sequence of letters or numbers, which along with bar numbers, provide a reference point for music that has multiple players, and make the chronological sequence of the music clear.

What is a rehearsal marking?

A rehearsal letter is a boldface letter of the alphabet in an orchestral score, and its corresponding parts, that provides the conductor, who typically leads rehearsals, with a convenient spot to tell the orchestra to begin at places other than the start of movements or pieces.

How do you use rehearsal marks in Finale?

Rehearsal marks

1. Choose the Expression tool .
2. Hold down the m key and click a measure. Finale adds the rehearsal mark in the correct sequence (A, B, C, etc.). Alternatively, double-click a measure to open the Expression Selection dialog box where you can choose the desired rehearsal mark expression.