So cool, I want to start writing again
I haven't been this excited about notation software since I started using Finale v1.0.
Yes, it has it's quirks. Yes, it has it's flaws. I really don't care. It's still better (for me) than requiring me to do several different actions for each note, or rely on my not-so-good timing at a keyboard. I can just write it out with my hand and even better, edit it without destroying three erasers and the paper.
Kawai's gestures are totally natural. They did a fantastic job designing a notation package that was willing to work with me instead of making me learn how to work with it.
My only complaint: (beyond my fat fingers) they haven't hired me to help them make it even better, but I'm not sure that counts.
Yes, it has it's quirks. Yes, it has it's flaws. I really don't care. It's still better (for me) than requiring me to do several different actions for each note, or rely on my not-so-good timing at a keyboard. I can just write it out with my hand and even better, edit it without destroying three erasers and the paper.
Kawai's gestures are totally natural. They did a fantastic job designing a notation package that was willing to work with me instead of making me learn how to work with it.
My only complaint: (beyond my fat fingers) they haven't hired me to help them make it even better, but I'm not sure that counts.
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The Best Notation App
This is app has helped me heaps with my music writing, and its so convenient! I love how I can listen to my creations as well! This is by far the best notation app I have found, and its totally worth it.
Finale killer! Theory class game changer!
I've always hated entering music in Finale. If I write out something for the music theory classes I teach, I often prefer to write it out by hand over Finale. In no time, I got to a point with this app, that I can teach music theory concepts while writing out examples real time on this app, while sending it to Apple TV, and then immediately play what we've notated for my students.
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Almost Perfect!
Touch Notation is, without a doubt, the best handwriting music notation app I've tried! I understand that the app may not have been designed to replace expensive software like Finale or Sibelius, but it actually could do it, if some bugs and minor limitations were addressed. So far, I've found only a few limitations that, if they were solved, would make me ditch my Finale software all together:
1) no lyrics tool - I compose a lot for choir, so like the chord tool and accompaniment tool, I'd be willing to pay extra for the ability to input lyrics! It seems strange to me that this function is missing, given that the app already comes with various vocal templates (including SATB). What's the point in having these templates if you can't put lyrics underneath each voice part?
2) If I've already created a document and I want to change the time signature to 5-4, it doesn't recognise the top number 5! This is very strange given that I can create a new document in 5-4 time and the fact that I can create every other irregular time signature (like 11-16, 7-4, 13-8 etc.,)! This is probably just a bug.
3) Cross staff beaming - I need this, especially when writing music for piano!
Besides these, and probably some other small faults that I've yet to find, it's a fantastic tool!
1) no lyrics tool - I compose a lot for choir, so like the chord tool and accompaniment tool, I'd be willing to pay extra for the ability to input lyrics! It seems strange to me that this function is missing, given that the app already comes with various vocal templates (including SATB). What's the point in having these templates if you can't put lyrics underneath each voice part?
2) If I've already created a document and I want to change the time signature to 5-4, it doesn't recognise the top number 5! This is very strange given that I can create a new document in 5-4 time and the fact that I can create every other irregular time signature (like 11-16, 7-4, 13-8 etc.,)! This is probably just a bug.
3) Cross staff beaming - I need this, especially when writing music for piano!
Besides these, and probably some other small faults that I've yet to find, it's a fantastic tool!
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Composer/Musician
If you are musician this little program provides a handy way to sketch ideas and if pressed, to turn out a quick composition, part, or lead sheet. It takes a few minutes to get the basic concept but once you have the general idea it is relatively intuitive. The in app purchases are handy and not terribly expensive. But really the nicest thing about it is that the darn thing actually works once you have it down and that can't be said for some of the other apps out there right now.
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Great!
Best App for fake-book style Lead Sheets
Touch notation has an input method that might seem strange at first but once you get the hang of it, it actually works really well. On top of that this app has the best looking chord symbols (looks like fakebook, gives you lots of customization for how your symbols look) and most intuitive input method out of all of the notation apps. I'm surprised this app doesn't have more reviews and coverage online because it really is something special. The jazz handwriting font also looks excellent. Want an app for writing lead sheets that will actually look good when it's completed? Look no further. The only reason I didn't get this app five stars is because the formatting methods are still a little bit finicky but that is a minor annoyance for all the benefits this app provides.
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There will be 5 stars if it supports the iPad pro...
See,this app is brilliant, it totally works, and works well, I really like the design of sliding buttons, I know it cost time, but guys I really can't wait to see how it will work with Apple pencil and iPad pro, anyway, buy it if you need some app to creat a piece of music on the go in the way you do on a paper, or if you'd like to modify ur sheets in a super convenient way. again, this thing is really designed to be used, good work!
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Promising, but needs fixing
On the right path, but need to fix chord notation bugs: "sus" and "2" not displaying.
Excellent, waiting for updates
This is one of the greatest apps for notation/music writing. Excellent concept, pretty intuitive, mostly clear manual/help menu. My only wish that the app would develop further - I'd like to see a possibility of "human playback" (swing 8th notes), ability to transpose instruments without changing a pitch after writing them in concert key, support of slash and rhythmic notation. Keep it up!
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