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Greetings from Brisbane, Australia! I have seen a double-dotted half note filling a measure in 7/8 on many occasions. I would say the context determines whether it's appropriate. In your example John, I wouldn't use a double-dotted note, as you're constantly changing meter, and seeing the 2+2+3 (or ...

And whether there are strong regional variations in regards to this question? My feeling is that Australia has many more people using Sibelius than Finale, particularly in the Education sector where nearly every school I have ever worked in has Sibelius. Finale feels more of a niche program here, bu...