From Sheet Music to Screens: Playing and Practicing with Music Tech
Today we explore how modern musicians integrate technology into their daily practice and performance. From using iPads for digital sheet music to leveraging apps for notation, recording, and real-time feedback, this shift enhances convenience, efficiency, and creativity. Whether you're a professional or an amateur, this guide highlights how music tech can streamline workflow, improve organization, and elevate the musical experience!
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We are going to be using this thread to gather suggestions and questions!
- What questions do you have on this topic?
- Any particular area you would like me to focus on?
Gear and links mentioned in the stream!
Duo Airturn Butterfly Page Turner
- message Dominic at [email protected] for contact info for purchase!
Continuity Camera (using iPhone as webcam/microphone)
TechMatte iPad stand (for pianists)
Airturn iPad stand (for other instrumentalists)
How to use AirTurn with “Switch Control” on iPad (needed if not using above music specific score apps).
C-stand (for overhead cameras
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Would like to hear about both free apps and paid apps that make our life as a music learner and performer easier? Any comparisons or recommendations especially for specific instruments would be great. Please record the session if possible so that I can watch it later in my timezone - thanks.
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When it comes to devices and software, will you also look at possibilities outside the Apple ecosystem?
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Watching the replay - thanks for recording!
I used to use a 10" android tablet (Samsung) and Mobile Sheets, but when I recently joined my local classical guitar orchestra, I was strongly advised to get a page-sized iPad Pro and get forScore so we could all be on the same page (pun intended). I wound up getting a refurbished tablet and so far so good. I'm a PC-android person and it took me a few weeks to get used to the iPad, but I am finally starting to appreciate it. I tried using something free a while ago, but I agree with Dominic that the paid apps are definitely worth it.
I will say, as an addendum to the above, that I had to get a special Apple-compatible stylus, and a different (and more expensive) Bluetooth page turner. So my advice would be to keep that in mind if starting from scratch or making the switch.
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