forScore 13 has been released. Some information in this video is slightly outdated.
@jg5134
2 жыл бұрын
Updated video :)?
@randyrektor
2 жыл бұрын
I probably should :p
@joeflowers3570
2 жыл бұрын
Randy Mark on "My Keys to Music" on utube has a video on how to blue tooth ur patch changes for ea song like you were talking about on your video. He shows how to do it w a Nord stage 3. Check it out.
@selmacedervall2689
Жыл бұрын
Hello Randy. I am a new user of forscore and I have practically no experience so far. I am wondering if the metronome in Forescore can sync with apple watch (or Soundbrenner) and give me haptic tempo in the watch? It would be great to have the tempo buzzing on the arm wrist for count in the same second the pdf appear on the screen. Thanks / Per C (Sweden)
@randyrektor
Жыл бұрын
That would be very cool! I’ve never tried it. Let me know if you figure it out
@graesonanthony4194
3 жыл бұрын
HOW DO YOU NOT HAVE HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF SUBS!?!? You totally deserve them. Awesome video.
@randyrektor
3 жыл бұрын
Made my day. Thanks, man!!
@mwong987
Сағат бұрын
I loved this video - you are a skilled KZitemr!
@randyrektor
Сағат бұрын
Wow thanks so much for the kind words!
@Oleg__
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks. Just one clarification: you will not save any battery with a black screen. A black screen helps on AMOLED screens, but at the moment all iPads have an LCD screen that doesn't care whether the background is black or white (the backlight works the same in both cases). But what affects the battery consumption is the screen brightness. - As for the turtle and the rabbit - this is a useful and convenient feature that I constantly use. It allows you to adjust the sensitivity to swipes when zooming and moving your fingers on the screen. I usually set the value in the middle first, and use the turtle (minimum value) for the final and precise fit.
@randyrektor
4 жыл бұрын
Ooooo this is so interesting! That’s for clearing that up. All this time I thought I was saving energy lol. Also, very cool with the rabbit and turtle! I’ll have to try this out tonight. Thanks for the clarification!
@Oleg__
4 жыл бұрын
@@randyrektor You are welcome. By the way, the rabbit and the turtle were discussed in the forScore Users Group just one day ago. ) facebook.com/groups/1551026391866545/permalink/2422820094687166/
@wesdalelio
3 жыл бұрын
The turtle and the rabbit control how fast you’re able to drag/enlarge the sheet around in the crop tool. The turtle is slow, and the rabbit is fast! I love this feature.
@randyrektor
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the response! I guess that would be really useful if you have a lot of charts to get through!
@wesdalelio
3 жыл бұрын
@@randyrektor it’s really helpful if your whole scanned book is off to one side a little. You can adjust it meticulously once, and then apply that adjustment to every page automatically and sometimes it feels like heaven
@randyrektor
3 жыл бұрын
This is a goldmine. Thank youuuuu! :)
@jodiecaroline966
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! We were actually only here to find out what the hare and tortoise were for.
@nellysagundo6634
Жыл бұрын
Thank you, Randy! Great summary. And it is really easy to send Midi commands from FS to a Midi device (like my MODX7+). I use it for program/patch changes.
@randyrektor
Жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@mikesrandomchannel
3 жыл бұрын
Can I just say your sound is incredible. Really makes your videos stand out from the crowd and everything is super easy to understand. Outstanding.
@randyrektor
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much, Ed. That’s really nice to hear. I stress out about making these videos as cohesive as possible, so this is really refreshing :)
@baileypelkman
4 жыл бұрын
Amazing in-depth guide!!! ForScore should sponsor you. Also nice leaf blower 😉
@randyrektor
4 жыл бұрын
❤️❤️
@sglynn
Жыл бұрын
I send midi to my Roland BK7M accompaniment module. Under Program Change there are four boxes. I load 13 into the first box, 122 into the second box, these are defined by Roland. Then box three and four are the number of the program I want activated in my module. So when I hit the foot pedal, the sheet music changes, and the midi module jumps to that song's accompaniment. It makes it so I can play one song after another without stopping. Very cool.
@randyrektor
Жыл бұрын
Hey Steve! That’s so cool! I do something quite similar but I use a guitar pedal unit to send changes backwards to ForScore so I select the patch I want to use and it swaps to the right score! Such fun tech to play with!!!
@Andoroid
Жыл бұрын
Great video! The only thing I hate is how tempting it is to spend a lot of money on an iPad for the sole purpose of using forscore lol
@randyrektor
Жыл бұрын
Yea, I wish ForScore was available for Amazon tablets. You can get some inexpensive ones for $80 or $100 that would do the trick no problem. That said, I LOVE having AirDrop. I use that with my band mates 10-15 times per rehearsal.
@BarneyMartinez
4 жыл бұрын
Great video Randy! I really like your aproach to music from a modern point of view. Showing us usefull tools. Too bad I can´t read sheet music :(
@randyrektor
4 жыл бұрын
Hey Agustin, thanks for the kind words! You can use this for lyrics with chords as well! It’s basically just a fancy PDF reader so you can put whatever you use into it. 👌🏼
@reathpd
2 жыл бұрын
I use forScore to control my BeatBuddy by midi commands. I initially used the midi commands screen but prefer to use buttons to control, tempo, select sng file, start Intro, Outro, it can also send midi commands to synths I’m using i.e. configured in AUM. I created preset used to select the BB Sng file, outro slow down, tempo decrease. You didn’t mention use of book marks and creating index template spreadsheet, CSV files.
@richardbarrett6905
2 жыл бұрын
Just starting the ForScore journey. This video was so helpful - thank you.
@randyrektor
2 жыл бұрын
Enjoy, Richard! Glad it was helpful :)
@michaeljhintonpiano
5 ай бұрын
Wonderful! You are a phenomenal teacher. Thank you. Write a book.
@randyrektor
5 ай бұрын
Wow thank you so much for the kind words. There’s a lot of editing here lol 😂
@JasonFerguson1283
3 жыл бұрын
Oh my god!! I didn’t know I could play audio tracks within four score!!?
@randyrektor
3 жыл бұрын
🤯 enjoy!! It’s such a game changer for backing tracks and metronomes
@audunskrindo5877
3 жыл бұрын
You definately opened my eyes for this app. I think I will go for it
@randyrektor
3 жыл бұрын
I promise you won’t be let down! Almost everyone in my network uses it :) (also not sponsored lol I just really love it)
@ericramirez5107
Жыл бұрын
THIS is one great review! Thanks for being so thorough.
@randyrektor
Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it! :)
@JasonFerguson1283
3 жыл бұрын
Love all the features especially metadata, performance length, etc! Great video!
@robinjohnson6301
Жыл бұрын
I was looking for a way of playing backing tracks from the iPad easily. Yep the buttons definitely did it for me - many thanks for this vid!!
@randyrektor
Жыл бұрын
Amazing, glad to hear it!
@robinjohnson6301
Жыл бұрын
@@randyrektor I have a wedding gig tomorrow and only had a couple of days to get to grips with Forscore. Vids like this one are life savers!
@randyrektor
Жыл бұрын
Break a leg tomorrow! You’re gonna be such a fan of ForScore for weddings. Set-lists make it so nice and easy. Also highly recommend a page turner. Also nice to be able to add cues like “last person to enter is mother of bride.. green dress” and things like that! Have fun!
@robinjohnson6301
Жыл бұрын
@@randyrektor Thanks man, will do hopefully!
@scotthandler4177
3 жыл бұрын
Crop Page - Turtle-Rabbit on left edge: when you are manually cropping (spreading & pinching), the turtle-rabbit slider changes the response of the chart. In full Turtle, the page crops slowly for more precision. Rabbit - opposite.
@randyrektor
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the info! I guess that makes sense why it shows up on that page. Much appreciated :)
@scotthandler4177
3 жыл бұрын
@@randyrektor Thanks for the vids. I hadn't used the TIME field in the metadata but that's a great feature. Do you know what the REFERENCE sort is used for on the set list page?
@randyrektor
3 жыл бұрын
I just tested it out. It looks like another tag you can use to find scores quickly. You could use something like “good openers” or “slow songs” and find them from a list. If you press “reference” the set list sorts by those tags. Could be useful, especially for barbands and such! Looks like “tags” and “labels” work similarly
@nantschev
2 жыл бұрын
Very cool. Thank you. Looking deeper into face gestures for turning pages…
@randyrektor
2 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful! In my experience, it's a cool practice tool, especially for people who need their hands full-time, but it's not functional enough to use live. A page turner pedal seems so much more intuitive in my opinion.
@skipward342
2 жыл бұрын
can you UN merge a setlist. i've been sent one long list and they are only numbered not titled. Is it poosible to break them down to single pages??
@randyrektor
2 жыл бұрын
Hmmm that’s an interesting one. I don’t think there’s a nice way to do that in ForScore. I know you CAN, but it involves copy the whole thing and deleting all the additional pages. It would take way too much work. That said, you could use the indexing function. I’d look it up before trying but it will add bookmarks to each new page.
@CrisRibeiroDrums
14 күн бұрын
Great video! Thank you
@OldBeatleMan
Жыл бұрын
Very well done... Thank you Randy
@randyrektor
Жыл бұрын
Absolutely my pleasure!
@daveburch235
10 ай бұрын
Starting at 1:42, you talk about using libraries to simplify creating set lists, which is exactly what I am currently trying to figure out. Your visual at that point is so tiny and goes by so quickly thst I can't tell where you are on the app.
@randyrektor
10 ай бұрын
Libraries are how you can keep different groups separate. For instance, I play with a jazz trio, but I also play with my wife. I use libraries to keep the charts separately. That way, when I build a set for the Trio, I don't see the charts I use with my wife.
@daveburch235
10 ай бұрын
@@randyrektor , I found the answer to my question. If I first select a library before creating a set list, then the set list editor will show me only scores in the selected library.
@Mooseboy08
Ай бұрын
10:34 I'm using MIDI back and forth with forScore and Helix these days. I use buttons on the scores to change the patch on my Helix. I've also designated a Helix switch to do page turn on forScore, and another switch to start playback. Let me know if you would like an idea on how I did this.
@lepiedrouge
3 жыл бұрын
Hi Randy. Thanks for your presentation. I discovered the software with your video a few months ago and I've been using it since. Your explinations are straightforward and cover all the basic utilities that one needs to get started. Your review is also well balanced between the pros and cons. Awesome software. Concerning the pedal I should've listened to you though. Purchased another model and well, for the moment, I got to get use to it. Anyway thanks again.
@randyrektor
3 жыл бұрын
Hey Pierre, thanks so much for the kind words! It's really nice to hear that it comes across balanced. I like talking about things that I already like, so sometimes it's tough to bring some real cons to the table. Out of curiosity, what pedal did you end up getting?
@lepiedrouge
3 жыл бұрын
@@randyrektor Hi again Randy. Thanks for the feedback. Concerning the pedal, I got the AirTurn PEDpro. It's compact, works right out of the box and is real easy to use. But I wonder if I'm missing the feeling of pushing a real pedal, which you don't have on that model. It's more like 2 buttons. I use it mainly when I play clarinet and tenor sax and from what I've tried, the main problem I have, is that sometimes my foot misses the buttons. Or my foot doesn't seem to be at the right place at the right moment or not centered enough. Which is quite annoying when I'm waiting for that half page to arrive and it doesn't. But hey, maybe I just have to take some more time and find the best way to use it. I also probably tend to move too much when I play but that's hard not to do ! Anyway I'm not discouraged yet. But if it's a dead end for me, I'll definitely go for an AirTurn model with real pedals. All the best. Pierre
@LadyMay92019
2 жыл бұрын
Nice!! Still learning but this is useful
@evanwiebe7096
4 жыл бұрын
Leaf blower gets me every time
@tbarnesclassicalflamencoguitar
3 жыл бұрын
That was great, thanks! I will be purchasing this app and pedals for teaching (Zoom-covid😕), performing and recording videos. You helped me have the confidence to make the purchase 😎
@randyrektor
3 жыл бұрын
Fantastic! It’s my favourite app and I’m happy to recommend it. Hope things are going smoothly with the Zoom teaching. Must make things challenging.
@Tim_Barnes_Guitar_Lessons
3 жыл бұрын
@@randyrektor just downloaded it. Pedals on order! I can already see how brill it’s going to be! Yes the teaching is going fine on Zoom thanks. Good all high end audio/visual/lighting and these additions will definitely help👌
@randyrektor
3 жыл бұрын
That’s awesome to hear, Tim. I love hearing stories about how resilient musicians have become through all this crap. Good luck with the pedal! I hope you love it.
@johnarneson5057
2 жыл бұрын
Good stuff, but I need more basic info, like how do you download music. The help tab is undecipherable. Thanks
@MrMrmusic13
Жыл бұрын
Hi Randy! - I love using forscore but have a challenge with the Ipad if playing outside in sunlight. Have you used any matte screens or sunshields of any kind with your ipad ?
@randyrektor
Жыл бұрын
I haven’t needed anything special as I’m usually using lead sheets for cues and reminders more than anything. Sometimes I hardly look down, but I’ve heard great things about the matte screens!
@krisstob
11 ай бұрын
Q: are these features all for Forscore PRO or basic? We are thinking about investing in Forscore for a grå thst play together in church. If we buy the app, how does it work - do you get one Account and several licenses so more ppl can Join, or does every one have to buy Forscore separatly?
@HelenMyers
Жыл бұрын
Great info + pace. I'm in a Windows / Android household. Any recommendations from anyone, or should I bite the bullet and go Apple?..!
@lukestefanlinares3084
26 күн бұрын
I am running my ipad and another ipad with forscore cue, when it links the view of the file on the cue ipad is small and not in fullscreen. How do you make it fullscreen ?
@chaseledet561
Жыл бұрын
Lol when you used a leaf blower for the binder pages 😂😂😂😂
@randyrektor
Жыл бұрын
A little movie magic 😂😂😂
@CTechDJI
2 жыл бұрын
Very professional video!
@randyrektor
2 жыл бұрын
Hey thanks, C-Tech!
@qwincyq6412
2 жыл бұрын
I’m considering trying forscore. Since a lot of sheet music is larger than an ipad screen can the scores be enlarged for greater readability? It would be hard to play from if the music is much tinyer and at a distance. I’m an organist and the music racks are always quite high up above the keyboards and at a distance.
@daisyhoman9383
2 жыл бұрын
Can you show how to start adding the app from the beginning?
@JennAll
Жыл бұрын
HELP please: How can I split a whole large pdf song book into separated songs? Thank you for this video. It was really helpful 🙏🥰
@randyrektor
Жыл бұрын
Your best bet is likely the bookmark function. You can upload a whole PDF and apply an excel style document to automatically sort and bookmark each piece.
@JennAll
Жыл бұрын
@@randyrektor hi. Thanks so much for your reply. This may be another video tutorial idea hahaha. Maybe it sounds silly but I don't know how to "apply an excel style document". (Once the bookmarks worked for each song automatically while the PDF was opened from the library. But after that time it never happened again). That's why I need to learn how to do it.
@gerritlodder6480
3 ай бұрын
I've a question to everyone. I want to buy an a4 format tablet/iPad for my sheet music, but I dont know yet which one. Therefore, what is the best: forscore (available in app store) or mobile sheet (available for Android and app store)?
@nadiagreen1185
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you from Brussels ❤
@randyrektor
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching :)
@Bluesnowman101
4 ай бұрын
I know you can change the sound for the piano in forScore. I somehow did change it to like a synth or organ sound, but I don’t know how I did it!!! Anybody know how to change the sound of the piano??? And thanks!!
@nancyjones3239
3 жыл бұрын
Helpful - thank you.
@randyrektor
3 жыл бұрын
You’ve got it!
@arthurmilholland6852
3 жыл бұрын
What size iPad is needed for viewability during performing? I have read 10.9" (iPad Air) minimum.
@randyrektor
3 жыл бұрын
I am not sure what the actual ForScore requirements are, but the one in this video is an old iPad Air 2. I have recently upgraded to the new iPad Air 4 and both work no problem. Obviously the bigger the better. My wife used in on an iPad mini for a while, but her eyes are better than mine lol.
@martynthorn850
6 ай бұрын
Can you print the music off if you wanted to for those who don’t have an iPad or prefer a paper copy!
@randyrektor
6 ай бұрын
Sure can!
@michaeljhintonpiano
10 ай бұрын
At the moment I have to do a page turned, even for a one page song like all of me. Is there a way to shrink it fit to page?
@suzleslie1
2 жыл бұрын
I cannot get the music to be displayed in portrait mode. Landscape doesnt make it! How do I get the music to be in the portrait mode?
@RodolfoLimacbx
3 жыл бұрын
*9:05** • OH MY GODS!* Thanks for that tip! Saved my life now! Hahahah Really! *Another one that should help you: **5:55*
@randyrektor
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching, Rodolfo :)
@RodolfoLimacbx
3 жыл бұрын
Randy Rektor • You’re welcome. You did an excellent job. Thank you. Hey, are you also using StaffPad? Seems to be another great app and I’ll try it soon too.
@randyrektor
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! No, I haven’t tried it yet, but I’ve been watching some tutorials and it looks pretty awesome. It seems very intuitive. If it could work in conjunction with Sibelius, that would be cool!!
@RodolfoLimacbx
3 жыл бұрын
Randy Rektor • Amazing! And please, man: if you try it, do a review for us here too. :D
@randyrektor
3 жыл бұрын
You bet! :)
@igetsnek
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you - this was helpful.
@randyrektor
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Joseph!
@dannyjames4216
3 жыл бұрын
Well done thank you.
@randyrektor
3 жыл бұрын
My pleasure
@271Martie
Жыл бұрын
Hi, does anyone ever have trouble while looking at the music through ForScore, the page turns on it's own? I use a bluetooth pedal which works fine, but even when I am not using the pedal the page just turns on it's own which is a pain! Would love to know how to fix this! Thanks!
@randyrektor
Жыл бұрын
You may have “gestures” enabled which allows you to turn pages using your head. Sounds crazy but it’s useful for some!
@williamreeve475
Жыл бұрын
Cool. Thanks
@randyrektor
Жыл бұрын
Anytime!
@suzleslie1
2 жыл бұрын
Ive heard you can use facial motions to turn pages rather than the pedal option. Have you heard about this?
@randyrektor
2 жыл бұрын
Yes, it’s a little novel in my honest opinion. Not something I’d ever use for gigging but maybe a nice tool for practicing!
@danielcolla4530
3 жыл бұрын
can you scan printed scores? and use it as a PDF
@randyrektor
3 жыл бұрын
Absolutely. You can either scan a PDF using Darkroom to make it look nice, or you can also use another scanning method and import them as PDFs. Both ways work great!
@beezybuzyfamily
3 жыл бұрын
My new song from forscorse called composition 45!
@tyrogers156
2 ай бұрын
Is it possible to save the metronome setting for each score so that it starts up automatically when you bring up each score?
@randyrektor
2 ай бұрын
I believe the tempo is stored, but I know for certain that you can add a button to trigger a desired metronome speed
@tyrogers156
2 ай бұрын
- thank you! I am using the visual metronome so the sides of the page flash. As far as I have been able to figure out, it seems that if you have the metronome on for one chart, it will be on for every chart. The closest I can get to a workaround is to go to the minimum setting of 28 BPM for the songs that I don’t want/need a metronome, but I still have to put up with the sides flashing once every two seconds. I wish the metronome could be set to zero so that it wouldn’t flaw, at all, on songs that I would rather not have it.
@susietheweddingfiddler1721
Ай бұрын
Is there a way to delete a song from your library if you have duplicates?
@randyrektor
Ай бұрын
For sure! Tap library music note. Navigate to the chart (all scores or by artist), then swipe left on the song. It will pull up an option to delete. There are a couple other ways as well
@billligon4005
Жыл бұрын
I;ve been recording my playing using the item in the 'annotation' section. But I record icon cover part of the last line of the music. How do I move it out of the way??
@twistedcherrypop
3 ай бұрын
It needs a home page that is easy to navigate- it isnt that user friendly
@timlukas1
Ай бұрын
excellent
@randyrektor
Ай бұрын
Thanks!
@suefrechette1672
2 жыл бұрын
Hey Randy, this video is great! Thank you!! I’m in the early stages of converting my notebooks of hand scribbled paper transcriptions with reinforced, punched holes to electronic for use forScore. It appears to be robust and do what I need. It’s also the app used by others in my band, so it’s a keeper. Thanks to this video, I’ve got a much better understanding of the functionality and how to use it. I’m wondering if you might have a tip of organizing my libraries... I’ve used the basic functionality with a small number of pdf’s in my studio. I’m also familiar with setting up set lists which will be helpful for gigs. (At gigs, I mostly use documentation for cues to get started and otherwise play from memory.) Although my band mates use forScore, they have different needs from mine. I’m the drummer in the band. I’m learning to sing while drumming and hope to be able to contribute vocals to the band in the future. I will have specific needs during rehearsals and practice sessions. Here’s my scenario… For each song, I’ll have a drum chart. For some, I will have a drum chart and lyrics (if I already know the song). For others, I’ll have the drum chart and sheet music or chord chart (for songs I’m still learning). For a few, I may have two or more chord charts (the key may vary if I’m singing lead or backup). How do I best load these options into a library(s)? I believe I can make 1 long pdf with all the different documents related to one song. This approach might be a challenge when I need to reference a drum chart and lyrics. (I could use 2 tablets…) I could create a different ‘song’ for each document - Layla drums, Layla sheet music, Layla lyrics, etc. That would create a library with 1200 ‘songs’ for the 400 tunes I’d like to load. Can you suggest a better way to set up my libraries to deal with this need? TY!
@randyrektor
2 жыл бұрын
Hey Sue, good to hear from you! I personally lean towards option 2. I have some charts that are “Layla Dm” “Layla Em” etc etc. another option would be to create libraries with different types of scores. You could have “Piano Vocals” “Drum Scores” “lead sheets” and navigate to the appropriate library depending. One concern with that is I don’t think you can make setlists with cross-library functionality. Hmmm. Maybe your second option is the cleanest way to do it.
@suefrechette1672
2 жыл бұрын
@@randyrektor TY!!!
@TheBarnyardStudio
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@randyrektor
2 жыл бұрын
My pleasure!
@davetrickey8809
5 ай бұрын
Hi, I'm just about to get an apple I pad as for score isn't available on Play Store, and I've had so many problems using other programs, especially get full screen sized .music score, also can you tell me as cost wise can I flick pages over on ipad by my finger, I would much appreciate your advice on this. Many thanks. Dave T.
@randyrektor
5 ай бұрын
Yes you can use the crop function to make the music as large on the screen as you’d like. And you can use your finger to change pages. Tap anywhere on the right half of the screen to advance, and left side to go back. The top and bottom have menu functions.
@dioneclagg7932
Жыл бұрын
Randy, can you help me? I am a fairly new user, i have 14, but I cannot get the navigation bar to come up I keep getting I get what looks like an edit page etc. It has the display on the left, Song name pages, and a check in a circle with a display mode that looks like a setting.
@SingleAngel101
3 жыл бұрын
Can I upload any sheet music like from my music books for my harp playing for special occasions?
@randyrektor
3 жыл бұрын
Absolutely! Two ways to do this, you can either use the built in scanner function called Darkroom to individually take pics and convert them into PDFs, or you can scan them using another method and load the file into ForScore.
@SingleAngel101
3 жыл бұрын
@@randyrektor do you have a video to show how to do it?
@randyrektor
3 жыл бұрын
It’s actually in this video if you go to the time stamp that says ‘Darkroom’. It’s pretty simple to use :)
@azimut2azimut218
5 ай бұрын
Can you send midi program changes from forscore ?
@randyrektor
5 ай бұрын
Yes you can! You can actually set it up so when you open a chart it will automatically trigger a patch change. This is super cool because you can literally pick random songs and have your guitar tone change automatically. I put out a video on how to do this!
@johntowski7160
3 жыл бұрын
QUESTION: Is it possible to transfer PDF from a computer to forScore on the iPad Pro?
@randyrektor
3 жыл бұрын
Hey John, there are a couple of ways to do this. The quickest way would be to AirDrop the PDF to your laptop and open it into ForScore. Another option would be to link your dropbox account. This is what I do. It means you can browse dropbox from within ForScore and pull charts in as needed. Another option would be to upgrade to ForScore Pro ($13/year) which will allow you to mirror your FoScore from one device to another. This means any updates on one will show up on the other. Hope this helps!
@treguard1982
2 жыл бұрын
What Ipad Pro case are you using? I'm really struggling to find one that should be able to keep it from slipping off my piano sheet holder
@Rocksteady72a
2 жыл бұрын
I'm really split. I've been using Mobilesheets on my Windows device for only a couple weeks now. I don't know whether to convert to using ForScore on my iPad, or just stick with Mobilesheets??
@randyrektor
2 жыл бұрын
I’ve never heard of Mobilesheets before, but I’m a huge (unpaid) advocate for ForScore. It’s what most of my musician friends use as well, for what it’s worth. Good luck with the hunt!
@davidmcknight7321
3 жыл бұрын
Great video! How would you compare FS to OnSong?
@randyrektor
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks man! They are both pretty great. I think the best comparison is that ForScore is way better if you have music PDFs that you want to read. OnSong is better if you have text files you want to be able to edit. For example, if you’re a bar musician, or in a worship band, OnSong may be a better option for you as you can change chords and keys. If you’re reading sheet music, ForScore is best! Hope this help :)
@musicfortommyz8106
2 жыл бұрын
Randy, thank you for this information. Right off the bat you mention the libraries, but not how to edit or add libraries. I just bought a new iPad pro and downloaded the app. My libraries are listed as composers, genres, tags and labels. How do I add my own as in your video? Then you describe set lists but not how to create them. Am I missing something? A lot of videos show you all the great things their product can do but not how to do them. Just something to keep in mind. Thanks anyway.
@randyrektor
2 жыл бұрын
Hey Tommy, thanks for the comment. This video isn’t meant to be a tutorial, just an overview of the features available. I am not affiliated with ForScore, just demonstrating tools for musicians. To create a set list, click the + in the set list menu. To create a library, click the library button and click the + to make a new one. Hope this helps!
@musicfortommyz8106
2 жыл бұрын
@@randyrektor Thank you for that reply. I've now been able to crreate a set of libraries. Perfect! I don't have a a set list menu yet but I'll look for the + sign when I do. Thanks again and have a good day!
@randyrektor
2 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Glad to hear it
@shoobootystudios1752
2 жыл бұрын
Can I get someone to go over the basics? Where the heck do the documents go when they are imported. this is my 3rd video where the VJ skips over the most essential question: Where are the scores?
@randyrektor
2 жыл бұрын
I believe I did explain Libraries in this video. Check the chapters in the description
@micktmusic
3 жыл бұрын
What makes this better and more reliable than OnSong ?
@randyrektor
3 жыл бұрын
They are quite different. ForScore is more of a PDF reader with features built for musicians whereas OnSong is a text reader and editor for musician. Both have great and unique tools. If you’re interested in changing chords of your songs, manipulating text, etc, OnSong is a great option. ForScore is more for reading scores that don’t need changing. Hope this helps!
@billligon4005
Жыл бұрын
If I'm on a bus or train I would like to view FOURSCORE music on my Iphone, can that be done?
@randyrektor
Жыл бұрын
Yup! You can sync between multiple devices
@tremolomedia
2 жыл бұрын
Hey. Cool video. Helpful. So if you just use lyrics with chord names over them and not sheet music, do you still think this would be better than just using pics/jpegs (or word docs) of the music/lyrics? (for Ipad).
@randyrektor
2 жыл бұрын
I still think it’s worth it! I use chords and lyrics all the time and the page turning, music tools, folder formatting and ease of use is still bigtime worth it! You can’t use jpegs though, I don’t think. Pretty sure it all has to be in pdf format, but that’s easy enough to convert
@copknox
Жыл бұрын
I’m looking for an app which will write the music as I play it. Will ForScore do that?
@randyrektor
Жыл бұрын
No ForScore is just a pdf reader
@johne1599
3 жыл бұрын
Can you input music from a MIDI controller and have it put the notes on sheet music?
@randyrektor
3 жыл бұрын
Hey John, not with this app unfortunately.
@jet0577
3 жыл бұрын
so I'm looking to get an iPad 32g. When Uploading sheet music, does it get stored into the app or to the iPad itself using the memory? Just seeing if I can get away with a 32g Thanks
@maryjeanekraft4145
2 жыл бұрын
helpful for a novice, but almost too speedy for me to catch it all. Guess I can re-watch!
@randyrektor
2 жыл бұрын
When I start, there’s no slowing me down lol! You can either rewatch or set the playback speed to 0.75 or 0.50. It may make me more bearable 😂
@danielhadi8233
4 жыл бұрын
Does the app work with the Apple Pencil? Love the quality
@randyrektor
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Daniel! It certainly does. There’s a section in settings where you can enable it. There are some additional options there as well for things like ignoring fingers while the pencil is enabled, etc.
@er6561
3 жыл бұрын
Hi I purchase the app on my iphone how do i donwload it on my ipad without having to pay for it again
@randyrektor
3 жыл бұрын
You should be able to go to the App Store, click on your profile picture, click on "purchased" and it should show up there.
@thomaspiche6048
Жыл бұрын
Hi Randy, Is there a way on Forscore to see in which setlist a particular song is?
@randyrektor
Жыл бұрын
Yes, click on the title at the top, it will open the metadata and you can see which setlists it’s in near the bottom
@cameroni178
4 жыл бұрын
Wow! This video is a real "score!"
@randyrektor
4 жыл бұрын
Omg thanks Cam.
@hmadbak9004
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the info. Can ForScore play the music from a pdf?
@randyrektor
2 жыл бұрын
Nope it’s just a PDF display with musical annotation
@katesandford2241
3 жыл бұрын
Hiya, you answered my last question amazingly, thank you. I have another and I hope it makes sense. When I started using forScore I didn’t create a library, I just used the ‘All libraries’ tab for everything. I now want to create 3 library’s for different instruments. Is there a way I can transfer the scores with all the metadata inputted, into a separate library? I created an archive and back up and then imported all the scores into one of the new libraries but this didn’t bring Any of the metadata with it. Do you have any advice? Thanks
@randyrektor
3 жыл бұрын
Hey Kate, I believe that if you open up a score, click on the title to open the metadata tab, down at the bottom in the list of tabs you should see “libraries” and I believe it will allow you to choose which libraries that score shows up within (metadata and all). It’s a bit manual as you’ll have to go through one by one. I’m not sure if there’s another way around it. Check with the ForScore Users Group on Facebook. They usually have an answer for everything, it seems :) hope this helps!!
@billligon4005
2 жыл бұрын
I want to 'extract' the piano score from the orchestral score. Can FourScore do this?
@randyrektor
2 жыл бұрын
No it cant, unfortunately. It's just a PDF reader.
@crabbydad8931
Жыл бұрын
is there a way to change pdf to opposite dark background pdf? also, OnSong has tons o Midi Features you can insert anywhere for any midi controller data. each software is evolving and it's good to have choices. just hard to stare at blinding white pdf's on a dark stage...
@randyrektor
Жыл бұрын
Yes you can invert the colours. This is a very different app from OnSong, but it does have midi functionality as well
@joelsonamericocostadesa6690
3 жыл бұрын
Hello, does this application have the function of marking the part of the score that is being played by the pianist? thanks
@randyrektor
3 жыл бұрын
Hey Joelson, if you mean syncing to a piano or listening to what the piano is playing, it does not do this. Basically just a PDF display. Hope this helps
@emilchitakov
3 жыл бұрын
Hi!Unrelated question...where can I buy the board hanging on your wall with the hooks?
@randyrektor
3 жыл бұрын
Hey Emil, that’s from IKEA :) my grandfathers name was Emil. Are you Czech as well?
@vrod2144
Жыл бұрын
What sizs is your ipad? I'm thinking to get one and everybody is recommending not less than 12.3 in
@randyrektor
Жыл бұрын
I am using an iPad Air now. It’s been totally fine for me! I’ve used it for classical notation as well as lead sheets with bands and never found it too small. That said, a large pro would be nice, for sure!
@tonylawson8116
3 жыл бұрын
Does it have a looping playback feature?
@randyrektor
3 жыл бұрын
Not that I can think of. You can load in custom backing tracks, but there’s no looping feature.
@skyluna_music
2 жыл бұрын
Hi I just purchased FORSCORE for my macbook. I use PAGES to create lyric and chord charts. I have over 300 that I want to put into FORSCORE. I'm' having a hell of a time trying to figure out how to do this with out converting each file on PAGES individually one by one to a PDF. Is it possible to make this process much quicker and easier?
@randyrektor
2 жыл бұрын
Hey Alvaro, I haven't heard of a way to bulk-convert Pages files. I wonder if there's a third party app. Unfortunately, I think the best way is to open them all up, pour a nice tall coffee, and get er done. Let me know if you find an app to bulk the job!
@skyluna_music
2 жыл бұрын
@@randyrektor thanks for the reply... I've tried a few third party apps but can't seem to do it for PAGES. gosh I can't believe how difficult it is to figure it out. Oh well, looks like it's time to grind this one out. good luck with everything
@markhargravemusic
3 жыл бұрын
What is the foot pedal brand you're using?
@randyrektor
3 жыл бұрын
Hey Mark, it’s called an “air turn bt105” and I believe it’s linked in the description. :) hope this helps!
@charlesmagno28
3 жыл бұрын
are there downloadable tabs chords for forscore ala ultimate guitar anyone? I want to be able to edit the tabs and chords I see online can that be done with that as well?
@randyrektor
3 жыл бұрын
Ooo interesting, so you won't be able to bring charts in and edit them. This is literally just a PDF reader. I am currently working on a review of SheetMusic Direct which has loads of tabs and chords and you can often change keys, but even that program won't let you edit text freely. I would recommend OnSong. I think that will be the best program for your Wishlist. I don't have any videos on it, but it's designed to work with text so you can edit chords and text very easily! Hope this helps!
@moisesvaldes9979
2 жыл бұрын
Can I combine PDF’s with for score?
@randyrektor
2 жыл бұрын
I don’t think there’s a way to do that in the app. You’d have to do that on your computer and transfer the pdfs over
@tracynorth9016
4 жыл бұрын
If you have a piece of music and you put it in a set list with some other music - AND you then want to put the same piece of music in to another different set list - do you have to load the music again on to Forscore please or is there still a copy in your index ? Thank you
@randyrektor
4 жыл бұрын
Hey Gareth, you only need one copy. You can either go into the metadata of a song and pick which set lists to add it to (it will show a check mark beside ones it’s already in), or you can go to the set list and add the song that way.
@tracynorth9016
4 жыл бұрын
thanks
@mikepictor
3 жыл бұрын
Your black page saving battery is not true for an LED screen. It has no impact on battery at all. On OLED screens it can make a difference, but the iPad doesn't have OLED
@randyrektor
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Mike. I've been informed :p thanks for the comment.
@sebastiaanbernardo6325
7 ай бұрын
is it possible to create a map within a map?
@randyrektor
7 ай бұрын
What do you mean by map? Sorry that im not following
@sebastiaanbernardo6325
6 ай бұрын
well I mean a setlist within a setlist. for instance: i made a classical setlist and within that setlist i want setlists on the name of a composer. and then for instance a division in instruments. so i get setlist: classical-Debussy-pianoworks- to study - already studied- etc etc @@randyrektor
@randyrektor
6 ай бұрын
@sebastiaanbernardo6325 oooo I see! No you can’t, but you can create libraries with setlists in them. That may help.
@katesandford2241
3 жыл бұрын
I have a music book with a collection of 30 tunes by different composers. Is there a way I can list each piece separately so each title and composer can appear individually? And then take you to those particular pages within the book? I can only get round this by individually separating each piece and disseminating the book. Thank you
@randyrektor
3 жыл бұрын
Hey Kate, you can load the full book into ForScore, then use the bookmark feature to itemize each score, or better, you can create a table of contents that automatically assigns and separates by piece. Hope this helps!
@katesandford2241
3 жыл бұрын
Hey, thank you for the reply. That’s incredibly useful and makes finding the tons of music I have a lot easier. This video is great, thanks for doing it!
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