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ThesisFont
The following is a summary of ThesisFont 's characters, their use and positioning within text strings in FINALE. Click on any (low-resolution) example on this page to link to a PostScript rendering of the example, which may be viewed by dowloading the rendering to any PostScript printer.
ThesisiFont includes the following specialized character sets:
Careful examination of the Sonata and Petrucci fonts reveals that characters common to both fonts have subtly differing proportions. This is unfortunate, inasmuch as Petrucci contains several dynamic symbols which Sonata lacks. Additionally, both fonts lack parenthetic dynamic symbols, which are often required in engraving music. ThesisFont contains Sonata-quality equivalents of Petrucci 's extra characters, as well as parenthetic dynamics, and a few symbols which are not found in either font. These characters are scaled for use at 24pt., the default size for FINALE's dynamic symbols.
ThesisFont's characters have their basepoints (the place where each character's "handle" appears on screen) positioned so that their offsets will be comparable to Sonata and Petrucci StaffExpressions.
The traditional notations are included in ThesisFont to aid in projects which require these characters. Their recommended size is 18pt. See also the "Indicators of Levels of Prominence" feature of TempiFont for other hierarchical indicators.
Symbols of various designs are included. Recommended size is 24pt.
The traditional symbols for heel and toe are included. Recommended size is 24pt.
Characters indicating that a chord or interval should be attacked simultaneously (and therefore not arpeggiated) are provided for intervals ranging from the second to the twelfth. 24 point size is recommended.
Miscellaneous Articulations and Indications
Several useful articulations are included in ThesisFont, among them Bartók pizzicati, accents, arrows and martellato markings. 24 point size is recommended. The martellato markings may be used at a larger (42pt.) size for use as an arrowhead -- useful in indicating the direction of arpeggios and other "rolls". Parentheses may be used in conjunction with many of the following articulations:
A final feature of ThesisFont is its ability to set harp pedalings, a rare but time-consuming task when required.
A ThesisFont harp pedaling consists of two elements
The axis upon which the pedal markings are drawn
The pedal markings themselves.
The axis is typed first, followed by the pedalings. A space is used to straddle the vertical axis. 24 point size is recommended. Pedals which have been moved from their previous positions may be circled by inserting the appropriate character before typing the pedal indication (see below). Other notations are also provided. See Stone (pp. 226-56) for full explanations and examples of these symbols.
