iPad for Sheet Music (2023)

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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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