Guitar bends

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To create guitar bends:

Click the Smart Shape tool $image\Smart_Shape_Tool.gif$ in the Main Tool palette. The Smart Shape Palette and Smart Shape menu appear.
Click on the Guitar Bend Tool in the Smart Shape palette.
Double-click the first of two fret numbers. Finale extends the bend or release, with the appropriate bend text, over the next fret number. By default the second fret number will be hidden. By default, the second fret number of a release will be parenthesized. To indicate a 1/4 bend, OPTION+double-click any note.

To change the font, size or style of the guitar bend text or to hide it entirely see the Guitar Bend Options dialog box.