Rhythm Reader vs Pianora

Trouble reading sheet music? Rhythm Reader turns the printed page into something you can hear. Photograph a score with your phone and Rhythm Reader converts it into real notation you can play back, follow along with, and practise against. The notes light up as they sound, so you always know where you are on the staff. SCAN THE PAGE • Photograph a score with your camera, one page or many in a single session • Import pages you already have in your photo library • Straighten, rotate and crop each page before it is converted • Flash toggle for dim rehearsal rooms and orchestra pits FOLLOW EVERY NOTE • Playback highlights each note exactly as it sounds • Show or hide the cursor as you prefer • Loop any section you select and drill it until it is clean • Jump back to the top of the score with one tap HEAR YOUR OWN INSTRUMENT • 26 sampled instruments: piano, violin, viola, cello, double bass, harp, flute, piccolo, oboe, english horn, clarinet, bass clarinet, bassoon, contrabassoon, french horn, trumpet, trombone, bass trombone, tuba, euphonium, baritone, timpani, bass drum, snare drum, cymbals and celesta • Set a default instrument once, or override it per score • Playback follows the tempo written in the score itself BUILT TO BE READABLE • Pinch to zoom, or step the staff size up and down • Scale notes and bars up for low vision • Full-screen mode with the interface out of the way • High-contrast engraving from professional music fonts A LIBRARY THAT TRAVELS WITH YOU • My Scans keeps everything you have converted • Like and save scores you want to come back to • Browse the Community library of scores shared by other musicians • Search by composer, piece title or file name • Choose per score whether it stays private or is shared with the community TAKE IT ANYWHERE • Export as MusicXML and open it in any other notation app • Export a printable PDF for the stand • Export WAV or MP3 audio to practise against away from your phone • Share straight to any app on your device WHO IT IS FOR Students preparing a seating audition. Section players learning a new part. Ear-trained musicians who play beautifully but read slowly. Teachers handing out parts to a class. Anyone who has ever stared at a page and wished they could just hear it. Rhythm Reader is used by musicians across schools, colleges, conservatories, marching and pep bands, and ensembles of every size. Subscription unlocks ability for user to scan and create own compositions. - Monthly subscription (9.99$ / mo) - Annual subscription (59.99$ / year, 7 days trial) Prices vary by country. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Turn sheet music into sound. Turn songs into piano notes. Found a sheet of music but don't know how it should sound? Heard a beautiful melody but can't find the sheet music? Pianora helps you turn both into playable piano notes, so you can listen, follow along, and practice in a more intuitive way. From sheet music to piano Take a photo of your sheet music, import images or a PDF, or open a MusicXML file. Pianora recognizes the notes and opens them in a built-in player, ready for practice. Instead of guessing how the music should sound, you can hear it first, follow the currently playing measure, and learn at your own pace. From songs to piano notes Sometimes you don't have sheet music—just a song you love. Import an audio or video file, record directly from your piano, or paste a link to content you have the rights to use. Pianora analyzes the piano performance and converts it into playable notes. Audio recognition is optimized for piano music. Recordings with clear piano audio will produce the best results. A player built for piano practice Pianora is more than a music player. It helps you see what's happening while you listen. • Highlight the currently playing measure • Watch an 88-key piano light up as each note is played, with different colors for the left and right hands • Tap anywhere on the score to jump to that position • Swipe through Falling Notes mode to quickly navigate your performance Choose the view that fits the way you practice: • Sheet Music + Piano Keyboard • Sheet Music only • Falling Notes for a more visual learning experience Practice your way Everyone learns differently. With Pianora, you can: • Slow down or speed up playback without changing pitch • Adjust the tempo (BPM) • Transpose up or down by up to 12 semitones • Show or hide note names in Falling Notes mode For music converted from audio, you can also switch between the original recording and the generated piano playback to compare the result. Export your music Save and share your work in popular formats: • MIDI • MusicXML • WAV • M4A (AAC) Your music stays on your device Sheet music recognition and audio recognition are processed directly on your iPhone. Your sheet music and recordings are not uploaded to a server during processing, giving you greater privacy and letting you work with confidence on your own music. Whether you're learning, teaching, or simply exploring Whether you're just starting your piano journey, preparing lessons for your students, or curious about how a piece is played, Pianora makes learning piano more visual, more intuitive, and more enjoyable.