forScore | Basics (2024)

FAQs

Is Piascore better than forScore? ›

The scope of forScore's service broadly aligns with that of Piascore. In other words, this is an app that strives to provide the means to easily access in-demand content, and then to read and play it in practice and performance. Unlike Piascore, forScore is a paid service.

forScore Pro is an optional, auto-renewing annual subscription within forScore. It is available via in-app purchase and offers advanced functionality, priority support, and exclusive content like additional stamps and app icons. It is not required for normal use and all current benefits are outlined on this page.

With MuseScore PRO, you can use Songbook to download and keep your favorite scores offline. Plus, now you can load scores from your device or cloud. Boost your music reading skills and listen to how scores sound: Play immediately with the interactive player.

Your page and its annotations are sent wirelessly to the nearby device as you navigate, and tapping or swiping turns two pages at a time—just like a book. You can tap or swipe on either screen to turn pages, allowing you to navigate naturally.

It's also worth mentioning two lower-cost alternatives that are more general in nature: PiaScore (free download with $5 unlock) and digitalScore (free download with various subscription unlock options) are both lower cost than forScore and Newzik, and are similarly broadly targeted.

Musicnotes (free with in-app subscriptions)

With over 400,000 sheet music arrangements readily available, Musicnotes is great for beginners to long-time musicians alike. Although you'll have to individually purchase each sheet music you'd like, Musicnotes also allows you to import your own sheet music via Dropbox.

Half page turns can be toggled using the Display Options overlay. To access it, double tap the center of the page or tap the gear icon in the title bar: Next, tap the button shown below to turn this mode on and off. When the button's background is light (on), half-page turns are enabled.

forScore Pro is an optional, auto-renewing subscription that's available for users running forScore 11 or later. It costs $9.99 per year (in USD, prices in other currencies are set by Apple and vary by region). Benefits of subscribing are outlined below and are subject to change without notice or refund.

When you need to digitize a paper score, Scan can help. Snap a photo of each page with your device's camera or add a few images from your Photos library. Adjust your pages if needed, then let Scan turn them into a standard PDF file.

With the exception of solo performances, where memorization is expected, most musicians ordinarily read sheet music when performing. However, printed sheet music is less important in certain musical styles such as folk and pop.

Which iPad is best for reading music? ›

Apple iPad Pro 12.9-inch. The 12.9-inch iPad Pro is undoubtedly the tablet most used by professional musicians. Paired with forScore, it is the absolute reference for reading sheet music. For a majority of professional and amateur musicians, the 12.9-inch iPad Pro is simply the best choice – if your budget is up to it.

forScore uses your personal iCloud account to store its data and keep your content up to date across all devices. For multiple devices to share the same forScore library, they must be logged into the same iCloud account.

forScore uses iCloud to coordinate with your other devices which each contain a complete copy of your forScore library. That means you can take your device offline and play with complete confidence, then the next time you're connected to the internet any edits you've made will be uploaded automatically.

Handle repeats with a single tap by creating Links to connect two points in a score. Each link that you create consists of two components: a blue circle (an activation point) and an orange circle (a destination point).

Samsung Galaxy Tab S6

If you're travelling or performing with sheet music then this is definitely one to consider seriously. It's perhaps the best of the Android tablets out there, so if you back that horse in the OS wars, this is one of its finest weapons.

MobileSheetsPro is similar to ForScore or PiaScore; it includes notes, metronome, pedal connection. Various file formats are supported including image, PDF, text and ChordPro files.

Standard printer and copy paper (white 24# and 20#) are the most common, and usually work the best. If you prefer to print on something other than plain white paper though, we would suggest choosing any paper with little or no texture so that the music prints smoothly - parchment is usually a good choice.