Double whole notes

The double whole note, or breve ( or ) has a duration of eight beats. Either notehead may also be use to represent recitative on a single pitch. See Note values (durations) for information on creating double whole notes. 

Follow these instructions if you want Finale to use the default notehead for the double whole note.

To substitute the notehead for the notehead globally

1. Choose Document > Document Options > Notes and Rests. The Notes and Rests options appear.
2. Choose Double Whole from the Note Head Characters drop-down list menu; click Select. Finale displays the Symbol Selection dialog box containing every symbol in the Maestro music font.
3. Double-click the notehead. You return to the dialog box.
4. Click OK.

To substitute the notehead on a note-by-note basis

See Note shapes—To change the shape of a notehead. 

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