iPad for Sheet Music (2023)
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 23 พ.ค. 2024
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For several years I’ve been using iPads for sheet music. Like countless musicians, they’ve become an indispensable part of my musical life. iPads are now standard onstage. When I go to concerts, now I see an iPad on a piano’s music stand much more often than paper sheet music.
I’ve used a number of different models for reading scores and learning new pieces, from the most basic entry-level model all the way to the 12.9” M2 Pro. In this video I’d like to answer common questions and share my latest observations and recommendations for musicians looking to supplement or even replace their paper sheet music with a tablet.
0:00 Introduction
0:39 Which model iPad is best for sheet music?
1:38 Is there really that much of a difference between the 11-inch and 12.9-inch models for music?
3:31 How much storage do you need for sheet music?
4:28 Which processor do you need for sheet music?
6:19 Do you need cellular?
6:47 What accessories do you need for sheet music?
7:01 Is the Apple Pencil really necessary for musicians?
9:27 What about Bluetooth page turners?
10:17 Should you get a “paper-like” screen protector?
13:11 What about the Magic Keyboard?
13:57 Conclusion and summary
by Albert Frantz
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This is hands down the most comprehensive and detailed review I've found from a musicians perspective, thanks so much!
Thank you so much for your kind words! So glad to hear this video is helpful to you.
This video is exactly what I was looking for. Thank you!
Thank you so much! Happy to hear it’s helpful to you.
Man i honestly think Apple needs to pay you for this video, because you changed my mind from considering an iPad Air to Pro 12.9...
I *wish* Apple paid me for the video! There’s a rumor from usually reliable sources that Apple will release a 12.9” iPad Air within the next few months, along with updated Pro models. The Pro models are expected to get even more expensive, potentially by a large amount, so I’d probably just pick up an M2 12.9” Pro now, to be honest. I do wish the iPad ran macOS, but overall it’s my favorite device nonetheless.
Thank you. This is excellent information. I am in the market for a new iPad.
This was just what I needed! Thank you!!
It was perfect analysis. I was looking for it. Now, I know better which model I must choose. Thank you so much.
Thank you for your kind words! Hope you enjoy your new iPad!
I have iPad 10 th for music sheet but too small I think I will upgrade to iPad Air 13 inch 😊
Sounds like a perfect choice! You might see first if you can find a discounted 12.9” M2 Pro, now that it’s been discontinued, for not too much more. Either tablet will be more than enough for sheet music, that’s for sure.
I really need this badly!!
I've been practicing my Chopin,Beethoven, Mozart, Haydn,Mendelssohn, and Debussy so much more in the past couple of years.
It has become increasingly annoying to be turning the pages as many of the pieces can be quite lengthy.
I would need the biggest and easiest to read as I have poor eyesight.
Great video. I have had the ipad pro for few years. Positive points, can scan, import from other tablet , edit the files, make annotations etc. I have to keep it charged all the time . If i start practicing on 35% battery, better plug the charging cable right away. If you are playing at an unkown venue, thake a portable battery charger with you since there is no way to know there is a power outlet near the piano. Do you still use you cell phone from 10 years ago? Tablets will become old devices with no longer able to update the software in a few years. The scanned music sometimes is too dark for me and I could not make it brighter on screen. My old printed albuns are still good after over 20, 50 years.
Bravo. I thank you for this plainly-spoken and insightful précis. Thanks for your generosity in offering your experience. I've been seeing more and more iPads in our ARS recorder guild meetings, and yes I have a pantry full of scores and parts, but I've been hesitant to buy one because of the price. I just bought a refurbished one from the Amazon site and was looking for reassurance that it was the smart thing to do. So thanks, kudos, and I'll add that your hands look huge! They look made for Rachmaninov!
Thank you and happy to hear this has been helpful! I do have large hands but Rachmaninov’s were quite a bit larger still: Apparently he could stretch a 13th from C to A!
Useful video. The new iPad Air is available in a 13 inch version, offering a cheaper option than the Pro. I'm wondering whether to go with the new Air or the old 12.9 inch Pro...
If you can find it discounted for not too much more, I’d definitely go for the M2 Pro for its even better and smoother screen and a few extra features. But the extra features are mostly just eye candy if you’re looking for an iPad for reading music. The new 13-inch Air looks to be great for this purpose. I’m sure whichever one you decide on will serve you well for years to come.
@@key-notes my problem is that I'm always inclined to put the money towards the best possible spec. But I don't need a lot of high-end features and, whilst convenient, these devices aren't a good "investment" in the longer term. My iPad 3 is pretty much useless now, except as a paper weight! I think I'll give it a week and look at the new models in the store 😄
Is really what, after looooooooooot of research, I'm going to buy, the 11'm2 256gb. I'm a musician in kinda the same situation, so what self assuring video haha xD. Best regards from Argentina!
Enjoy! I have both an 11” M1 and 12.9” M2. The 11” model is small enough to throw into a shoulder bag and not notice. It’s so useful to have it with me. I’ve used it many times to practice when away from home and it’s often been a lifesaver just to have all my sheet music with me.
For learning pieces, the 12.9” model is still by far my favorite for the big screen. It’s about the size of most printed sheet music and that really makes a big difference. For sheet music I really find it indispensable, though its size also makes it much less practical as an all-round tablet. For most (non-musical) tablet tasks I find myself reaching for the 11” iPad more often than not. (I’m writing this on the 11”.)
Good luck and enjoy your new iPad! These are unbelievably powerful devices.
Consider pro 12.9 m1, 11inch ipads are worse since there’re anything but 4:3
Thank you for being frank.. I was looking into this ... Quality and productivity is economical. My purpose is for sheet music
According to the rumor mill, new iPads will be released sometime in the next few weeks. The iPad Pro models are likely to get even more expensive, though you might be able to find an M2 model at a discount. Also, there will likely be a 12.9” iPad Air with a big screen yet without all the expensive bells and whistles of the Pro models. This may end up being the top recommendation for sheet music. All the iPad models now are overkill for sheet music in terms of their processing power. It’s really just a matter of getting a big screen at an affordable price at this point.
I use the large iPad Pro with Apple Pencil and use the donner pedal. I use ForScore for all my sheet music and use StaffPad for sketching before taking it to the DAW!
A great solution! I'll have to try StaffPad-thanks for the tip!
@@key-notes I found physically writing in music to be like using paper and pencil back in the day. It did take a week or two to actually learn the motions for the StaffPad notation. Trying to draw accidentals was a challenge but after a week or so I was flying through it. Also exports pdf midi or MusicXML. Out of MuseScore Sibelius and others it’s been my favorite and I use it constantly.
All the sudden I found this video when I’m looking for an IPad to use
Excellent video presentation! You should do a video about the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra, which has an even larger screen and is able to be used in landscape mode I see online. Really super torn between the ipad and samsung :-/
I haven’t gotten to use the S9 Ultra, though I’ve been extremely impressed by the videos I’ve seen. Looks like a dream machine for sheet music with its very large screen.
The Henle Library app is available for Android too. I don’t know if there’s an Android equivalent to forScore, which is iOS/iPadOS-only.
FWIW, I do sometimes use the 12.9” iPad in landscape mode for sheet music, though I do so only once I’ve learned a piece. That way the score just serves to refresh my memory. With an even bigger screen like on the Samsung, you could read the details in landscape mode too.
Since these are both such expensive purchases, I think it would come down to which platform you like best, and which other apps you’re looking to use with it. For sheet music, either tablet will be great, and the even bigger screen of the S9 Ultra might even be better.
Mine scores collection on ipad is 33gb.
That's one enormous collection! Wow.
iPad commercial
Not really-see my reply to the last comment about the Samsung Galaxy S9 Ultra. For sheet music you really just need a tablet with a big screen. I focused on iPads simply because this is what I happen to have.
Dang, i can't believe this entire search query is just filled with stupid adverts about 'usless foot page turners' and 'fancy electrical pencils'. Why would anyone bother with this while you have hands specifically for these purposes.
What a scam
Yes, sometimes solutions can be over-engineered. In performance, turning pages is a real problem, and no solution is flawless. I could do a whole video about all the times page turning has gone awry for me, and I’m sure every performer has stories to tell about page turning gone wrong!