The total page count in your .pdf file must be divisible by 4. Imagine a small booklet made by folding a sheet of paper in half, with the fold at the left. This 4-page booklet has the following page layout:
- Page 1: front closed (cover)
- Page 2: inside left when item is open
- Page 3: inside right when item is open
- Page 4: back side closed
For any item more than four pages in length, imagine stacking these folded sheets to make a bigger booklet - your total page count in the .pdf file must always be divisible by 4. The finished file contains a total page count of 4, 8, 12, 16 pages, and so on.
- Don't forget the cover in the finished file! You may have to include blank pages to create the desired 'rule of 4' appearance.
- If you find that your finished product has a blank last page, you could use this space to add publisher information, program notes or promote other compositions you publish.
Please note: If you wish to set your product up to print with a card stock cover, 2 blank pages must be included at the front and the back of your file. This means that the pages must not have music on them. Otherwise, your upload will automatically be reformatted to print as "Stapled on Spine" with our typical cover stock paper. The "blank" pages can include the front and back cover.