Notate + Play = music notebook
Notate + Play = music notebook
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Notate + Play = music notebook

Stop switching between apps. Sync your Apple Music or recordings directly with the staff, slow down playback, and transcribe with precision using separate rhythm and pitch inputs.

Key Figures

Downloads

3K+

User Rating

1.0/5

Total Ratings

0

Publisher

Kunio Arai

Category

Music

Locales

2

Latest Version

3.50

Size

12.7 MB

First Released

Jul 7, 2023
Features

Master Your Transcription Workflow

Bridge the gap between your ear and the page. Notate + Play provides a professional-grade workspace to transcribe recordings, record practice sessions, and build your digital sheet music library on iPad.

Unified Audio & Notation

Eliminate app-switching. View your sheet music and reference audio from Apple Music or live recordings on a single, synchronized screen.

Theory-First Input Method

Input rhythm and pitch separately to mirror professional conservatory training, reducing errors and helping you transcribe complex solos with ease.

The following screenshots and description are sourced directly from the app's official store listing and are the property of the app developer.

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Screenshots

Notate + Play = music notebook - Interface of the music notebook app showing sheet music synced with audio waveforms and a rhythm input keyboard.

Interface of the music notebook app showing sheet music synced with audio waveforms and a rhythm input keyboard.

Notate + Play = music notebook - Music notation interface showing sheet music synced with audio waveforms and a track recording menu

Music notation interface showing sheet music synced with audio waveforms and a track recording menu

Notate + Play = music notebook - A music transcription interface showing a recorded audio waveform above a blank musical staff and a virtual piano keyboard.

A music transcription interface showing a recorded audio waveform above a blank musical staff and a virtual piano keyboard.

Notate + Play = music notebook - Interface for adding a beat anchor to sync audio with musical notation in the Notate Play app.

Interface for adding a beat anchor to sync audio with musical notation in the Notate Play app.

Notate + Play = music notebook - Interface of the Notate and Play app for analyzing and inputting musical rhythm with an audio waveform and staff

Interface of the Notate and Play app for analyzing and inputting musical rhythm with an audio waveform and staff

Notate + Play = music notebook - Music transcription app interface with a piano keyboard for pitch input and sheet music with audio waveforms

Music transcription app interface with a piano keyboard for pitch input and sheet music with audio waveforms

Notate + Play = music notebook - Interface of a music notation app displaying sheet music synchronized with an audio waveform and a virtual piano keyboard for transcription

Interface of a music notation app displaying sheet music synchronized with an audio waveform and a virtual piano keyboard for transcription

Notate + Play = music notebook - Chopin piano sheet music displayed in the Notate and Play app with integrated metronome and playback settings

Chopin piano sheet music displayed in the Notate and Play app with integrated metronome and playback settings

Description

About This App This app is designed to support musical instrument practice.
It allows you to view and listen to both a reference audio file (such as a recording or a track from your music library) and sheet music on the same screen. By listening to the reference performance while writing or reviewing sheet music, you can strengthen the connection between the music and the notation, helping you achieve a more ideal performance.
Ultimately, you may even be able to reproduce the music in your head through your instrument. Selecting Audio There are two ways to choose a reference audio file: 1 Selecting from the Music Library
You can select a song from your Apple Music library. 2 Recording with a Microphone
You can record using the microphone on your iPad or iPhone. If no audio track is selected, tapping the track will open the recording screen. Press "Rec new audio file" to start recording.
To stop recording, tap the audio track and select "Stop Recording" from the dialog. The audio track functions as a player. You can tap any position on the track to start playback from that point. The player controls appear above the sheet music input dialog at the bottom of the screen, allowing you to play, stop, and adjust playback speed. Creating Sheet Music While using pre-existing sheet music is convenient, transcribing it yourself is a great way to improve your skills. 1 Setting the Time Signature and Tempo
First, determine the time signature and tempo of the piece. Since many popular songs use a 4/4 time signature, this is set as the default. The default tempo is 60 BPM, but you can adjust it using the "Tempo Change Dialog." 2 Synchronizing Sheet Music and Audio
While playing the audio, identify the starting points of measures. If the measure positions and the audio are misaligned, use the "Beat Anchor" feature to adjust them. By adding anchors, you can link playback time with measure positions, creating a more precise score.
Adding multiple anchors will allow the app to calculate the tempo automatically. If the time signature changes during the piece, you can add a time signature mark to any measure. Main Features 1 Linking Audio and Sheet Music
You can select a song from your music library or use a recorded audio file and link it to your sheet music. Setting anchors helps streamline the transcription process. 2 Separate Input for Rhythm and Pitch
The app supports a training-based approach by allowing users to input rhythm and pitch separately. Entering rhythm first and then pitch ensures more accurate transcription. 3 Vertical Scrolling for Sheet Music
The sheet music can be scrolled vertically for easier viewing. This option can be enabled in the settings. 4 Adding and Editing Tracks
You can freely add and edit tracks, including chords, notes, text, and audio. 5 Audio Playback Speed Adjustment
Adjust the playback speed to make transcription and practice easier. 6 Sheet Music Viewer
Import sheet music from PDF or images and view them easily within the app. 7 Metronome Feature
The built-in metronome automatically scrolls the sheet music according to the tempo and time signature set in the score. 8 Second Voice Part Notation
The app now supports second voice parts in sheet music. To enable this, go to "Edit Track(s)" and select an individual Note Track, then check "Second Voice Part." This allows you to enter a second voice part for that track.
To enter second voice notes, tap the lower area of the staff. You can also prioritize second voice selection by enabling the "2nd Voice" option in the note input view. 9 Adding Slurs and Text to Sheet Music
You can now input slurs and text onto the sheet music. Simply select a range of notes and use the popup menu to add them.

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