{"id":33863,"date":"2021-04-18T22:31:50","date_gmt":"2021-04-18T22:31:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/scan-score.com\/?p=33863"},"modified":"2024-09-03T15:38:25","modified_gmt":"2024-09-03T15:38:25","slug":"scanscores-music-scanner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/scan-score.com\/en\/scanscores-music-scanner\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Make the Most Out of ScanScore\u2019s Music Scanner"},"content":{"rendered":"

Are you a ScanScore user?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Are you unsure of which scanning method to use, and how to navigate the editing tools?<\/span><\/p>\n

Do you want to download the program, but aren\u2019t quite sure where to start?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Let me help you out a little. This article is going to teach you how to make the most out of ScanScore\u2019s music scanner.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Sheet Music Scanner Overview<\/b><\/h3>\n

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ScanScore is a piece of OMR software. OMR is short for \u2018optical music recognition. Optical music recognition teaches your computer how to read, and thus digitize the music. It actually comes from a background of robots (shaped like humans!), who read sheet music. Wild, right?! You can read more about OMRs in our article here: <\/span>https:\/\/scan-score.com\/en\/what-is-optical-music-recognition-software\/<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

So without further music-geek explanation, let me tell you what makes ScanScore special.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

ScanScore was made to fill the gap between notation software and scanners.<\/b><\/p>\n

<\/b>Let me give you a scenario:<\/span><\/p>\n

Say you are an arranger looking to make a string quartet out of Debussy\u2019s Clair De Lune. What would be your first step?<\/span><\/p>\n

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If you said \u201cFind a PDF copy of the piece on IMSLP, and then punch in every single note into Sibelius by hand\u201d you aren\u2019t alone. I used to do that too. But what if I told you there\u2019s a better way?<\/span><\/p>\n

If you get ScanScore, you can take a picture, scan, or upload a pdf into the program. Within seconds, all of the notes to Clair De Lune, or any other piece you are imagining, could be digitized. Then, you would be able to export that digitized copy into your favorite notation program. Once all this is done, it is much easier to transpose, arrange, and edit the piece. So take the easy route.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

But now the next question is: \u201cWhich program do I choose?\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Pick Your Program<\/span><\/h2>\n

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ScanScore Melody<\/b><\/p>\n

Do you teach little ones? Then ScanScore melody will likely be able to help you out. This subscription allows you to digitize unlimited pages of one-line sheet music. This is perfect for elementary music educators, who often need to digitize recorder music, xylophone melodies, or vocal melodies.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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ScanScore Ensemble<\/b><\/p>\n

Are you an arranger or a performer for an SATB choir or a string quartet? Then ScanScore Ensemble is likely the best fit for you. It can digitize up to four vertical lines of sheet music.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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ScanScore Professional<\/b><\/p>\n

ScanScore Professional is perfect for high school band directors, and professional orchestral directors alike. This is because ScanScore Professional is our top-tier subscription. It allows you to edit and digitize unlimited staves, both vertically and horizontally.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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The Convenience of Our Music Scanner App<\/span><\/h2>\n

Did you know that ScanScore\u2019s software has an app extension? Our music scanner app is called ScanScore Capture. You can download this portable music scanner online, at either the Google Play or App Store.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

ScanScore capture is free and can be used on any portable Apple or Android device. So, to make the most out of ScanScore, download the free app and connect it to your computer with the one-step QR code. Now, you\u2019ll be able to scan music with your phone and send it to your computer, quickly and seamlessly.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Become an Editing Pro<\/span><\/h2>\n

Are you overwhelmed by, well, all of this? Don\u2019t worry. The next thing I will show you is how to make the most of ScanScore\u2019s editing tools.<\/span><\/p>\n

This is the basic toolbar. The buttons on the right all have symbolic icons, to help you better locate what you need.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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