I do a LOT of work prepping exercises and arrangements for String Orchestra and Mariachi as a high school teacher. Whenever I try to put H3 (high 3) or X4 (Extended 4 on cello) or any similar fingering into the fingering editor, it always gets simplified down to just the number. This is really annoying when I’m trying to finger an exercise for orchestra. I end up either having to go without or use the text tool, shrink the text, then move it closer to where a fingering would be printed. Is there any way to correct this or improve it? I’m a brand new Dorico user, and I’ve only ever used Finale before this, so I’m still getting used to all the options, menus, etc.
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Welcome to the form, nhamilton. You can’t add extra characters to fingering: it does indeed only support numbers for string instruments, at least for now.
Has this function been improved? Extended string fingering is such a basic technique it would be really helpful to be able to type “x4” easily in the fingering tool. Also, can fingering be added to multiple notes without having to press ‘Shift+F’ each note? That would also improve functionality a lot. Thanks!
Is this still the case? I’m working on some student string music and it would be very helpful to add a plus/minus & sharp/flat to the fingering.
There has been no change to string instrument fingerings. I’m using playing techniques for stuff like extensions. However, the ability to do this in the fingerings popover would be welcome.
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With the demise of Finale I am looking for a new program. Very disappointing that 5 years later this problem still has not been dealt with. Dorico? Naybe not
Welcome to the forum, @zachbutterfield. We have not yet had the chance to come back around to fingering to provide the missing pieces for string fingering. As you can see from others in this thread, workarounds are possible, so although I can understand your disappointment, I hope you’ll still give Dorico a try, as I hope and believe you will find many other time-saving tools within.
I deal with a lot of piano fingering and use special symbols that don’t work in the popover. I put them in as user-created Playing Techniques as suggested above. It’s not ideal , but when you consider the general advantages of Dorico’s fingering tool, it’s a small price to pay.
And I am sure that the Dorico team will eventually augment the capabilities of the Fingering popover.