: Place large, clear measure numbers at the start of every single system. For recording sessions, place measure numbers on every single bar .
Implementing these rules will instantly elevate the professionalism of your charts. When building your own template in software like Sibelius, Dorico, or Finale, remember to lock in your document options beforehand: save your chord libraries, enforce the 4-bar system limit, and standardize your text fonts.
: Plan blank measures or light textures at the bottom of right-hand pages. 6. Digital Engraving Best Practices
Most composers keep a or a physical copy of Music Notation: Preparing Scores and Parts (the "Berklee Press" bible) on their desk for a few reasons: