{"id":3172,"date":"2019-06-16T12:47:51","date_gmt":"2019-06-16T12:47:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/scan-score.com\/?p=3172"},"modified":"2021-03-07T17:39:45","modified_gmt":"2021-03-07T17:39:45","slug":"how-to-scan-sheet-music-into-notion","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/scan-score.com\/en\/how-to-scan-sheet-music-into-notion\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Scan Sheet Music into Notion Using ScanScore"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All About Notion<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PreSonus was dissatisfied with the music editing software already out there and its limited capabilities for songwriters and video composers. So in 2013, this Louisiana-based music company released their own music editing software. It was called Notion.\u00a0 Three months ago, Notion released their version 6.8.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Notion is great for musicians on the go. The Notion app allows musicians to take their music compositions everywhere.\u00a0 I know I used it all the time.\u00a0 You can put it on both your desktop or your iPad.\u00a0 It\u2019s so easy to use.\u00a0 But one day, I noticed a big gap in my music software process\u2026<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Can you see what\u2019s missing? They had designed their software to be used by all folks, and it\u2019s become a favorite among film composers and radio and pop musicians. It combines the following functions:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">easy input<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">synchronized video-sound editing<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">top-notch playback functions<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But for all it does with its playback and editing options, it\u2019s missing an easy and effective way to scan existing sheet music for quick editing. And this is where ScanScore comes in.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So the key takeaway is this: While Notion makes a great software for notation and performances, there\u2019s one thing it doesn\u2019t do&#8230;Scan music! Here are those five steps to scanning sheet music into Notion\u2019s notation software using ScanScore.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step By Step Instructions<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><b>#1 Get ScanScore and Notion<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The first thing you need to do (if you haven\u2019t already done so) is to get ScanScore and the Notion program. If you already have them, it\u2019s worthwhile to take the time to double-check you have the updated versions of each program.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.presonus.com\/products\/Notion\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Notion<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is available for Windows and Mac computers as well as Windows and Apple tablets and phones. These apps and programs sync across devices easily for portable use.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At this time, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/scan-score.com\/en\/products\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ScanScore<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is compatible with Windows and Mac computers. There is also an app smart-device extension available for download on the Google Play Store and at the App Store.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Side-Note:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> A QR code is required to use the ScanScore Capture app. You can find this code on your desktop when you click import from app\u2019 if you haven\u2019t paired a device before. Be sure you have both the app and the desktop software! You can\u2019t use the app without it.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>#2 Scan the Sheet Music<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After you\u2019ve downloaded both programs, it\u2019s time to scan your sheet music! Start by opening up your ScanScore program on your Windows or Mac computer. Once it\u2019s open, you\u2019ll be presented with three options for scanning your music. You can:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use your scanner<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Import a file<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scan with the app<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The scanner option allows you to use a scanner to capture the image of the sheet music. This is the most accurate way to get a good digital version of the score! That being said,\u00a0 it does require the extra piece of equipment.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When using the \u201cImport from file\u201d method, it\u2019s important to remember that quality is key. The scan quality that you will get will depend on the quality of the image or PDF that you import. That being said, using this method is really helpful and fast if you already have an image of the music you want to edit.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The last option is scanning an image in with your smart device and the ScanScore app. Scanning music in with the app is the most convenient option. This method allows you to take a picture on your phone which is then sent straight to the ScanScore computer program.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Pro-tip: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To get the best results possible use a clear image\/scan. So with this in mind, when you take a picture using the app, have the sheet music well-lit. Take the image at an even, parallel angle.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>#3 Edit the Music<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you\u2019ve scanned the music, a side-by-side display of the original image and ScanScore\u2019s digital copy will appear. This is one of the most useful features of the program because it allows for a simple and direct comparison of the two pieces of music. You\u2019ll also see that zooming in on one side causes the display to simultaneously zoom in on the other side too.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Did you now know that you now know how to scan sheet music to midi? To play your score with midi sounds, simply click the play button, which can be found in the upper toolbar. To learn more about our midi sheet music player, check out our other articles! Now, moving forward.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The next step is to correct any mistakes in the scores. It\u2019s easy to compare between the original and digital versions.ScanScore helps users out by anticipating where things may have been altered.\u00a0 It highlights potential differences between scores in purple and blue, which makes it for you to check. When you\u2019ve found a set of pitches to edit, simply drag a box over the notes. You can then use your keyboard to transpose up or down to adjust the pitches!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As a final check, you can use the MIDI playback to listen to the notes and track them side by side as it plays. This is a great way to catch anything that you may have missed before, or to hear your hard work!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Pro-tip: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Saving your file regularly will help prevent you from losing any work if something interrupts your session. Simply click the \u201cSave as\u201d option under the \u201cFile\u201d menu to save your work.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>#4 Export to MusicXML<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once everything matches the original score, you need to export your music to an XML file. This file type is widely accepted by notation\/ editing programs like Notion, Sibelius, or Forte. To export, go to the left-hand side of the ScanScore interface. For there,\u00a0 select the \u201cexport\u201d button. You can now name and save the file.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Pro-tip: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s important to save your file under a name you\u2019ll remember. Here\u2019s a useful format \u201c<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">piece_composer_part.\u201d <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example: \u201cCarmen_Bizet_Oboe.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>#5 Import the File Into Notion<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now open up the Notion program and follow these quick steps to import your XML into Notion:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Go to the Menu bar and select \u201cFile &gt; Import\u201d<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Using the browser, select your clearly labeled XML file<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click \u201cOpen&#8221;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once it\u2019s open, you can adjust the layout! a bit. The notes and markings that you just edited in the ScanScore program will all be there. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And that\u2019s all there is to it!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For more help, check out <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/BWya9-SuxUw\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">this video<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> describing the basics of using the ScanScore program.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Editing music with Notion and ScanScore\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many of our customers ask about editing music with ScanScore. For more tutorials on how to edit using our program\u2019s toolbar, come back to our blog! Every post has an editing mini-tutorial.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some people may ask, \u2018Why use two programs if both Notion and ScanScore can edit?\u2019 Good question! ScanScore is built to scan and make edits to adjust information that didn\u2019t scan in, due to uneven ink and poor pictures.\u00a0 You can edit the following with ScanScore:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Clefs<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Time Signatures<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tempo markings<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Articulations\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The pitch of notes<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rhythm<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ScanScore\u2019s principal place in the music writing process is to provide an easy and accurate scanning program for digitizing physical sheet music, as well as basic post-scanning editing. ScanScore is best used alongside a powerful scoring software like Notion, which can format layout and add additional instruments to the score.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scanning Sheet Music into Notion: Wrap-Up<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We hope this has been a helpful introduction on how to use ScanScore in tandem with Notion. Once you\u2019ve practiced these simple steps, the whole process will go by quickly!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here\u2019s an overview of the steps to scan sheet music into Notion:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Download or update both ScanScore and Notion<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scan the sheet music<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Edit the document<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Export the file to a MusicXML<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Import the file\u00a0 into Notion<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And if you have any questions, don\u2019t hesitate to ask <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/scan-score.com\/en\/support\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ScanScore Support.<\/span><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Come back to our blog soon!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-32868 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/scan-score.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/garett-mizunaka-xFjti9rYILo-unsplash-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Clarinet\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/scan-score.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/garett-mizunaka-xFjti9rYILo-unsplash-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/scan-score.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/garett-mizunaka-xFjti9rYILo-unsplash-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/scan-score.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/garett-mizunaka-xFjti9rYILo-unsplash-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/scan-score.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/garett-mizunaka-xFjti9rYILo-unsplash-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/scan-score.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/garett-mizunaka-xFjti9rYILo-unsplash-scaled.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Music quote of the week:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cIf I had my life to live over again, I would have made a rule to read some poetry and listen to some music at least once every week.\u201d &#8211; Charles Darwin<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>All About Notion PreSonus was dissatisfied with the music editing software already out there and its limited capabilities for songwriters and video composers. 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