Re:Show HN: I finally released that sheet music app I keep y...
by nex3 on Tuesday March 16, 2010 @08:30PM
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It was mentioned elsewhere that the typesetting is done via LilyPond, which is supposed to be excellent.
• Typesetting: I don't know what score format they're using, but this can be a big one. There's a big difference between a professionally engraved score and just having the right notes there.
• Annotations: From the conductor, self, whoever.
• Overview: Professionals scan a score looking for key parts. This seems virtually impossible in iPhone format, but would be workable on the iPad.
• Size: Even the iPad is small compared to a performance sheet music page.
I suspect the three big market segments are hobbyists, children and church musicians. There are relatively few professional performers.