You\u2019ve successfully scanned your sheet music\u2014but when you start editing, things suddenly don\u2019t make sense:<\/p>\n
\ud83d\udc49 The reason is almost always the same:<\/p>\n
You started fixing details instead of fixing the structure.<\/strong><\/p>\n ScanScore follows a fundamental rule:<\/p>\n \ud83d\udc49 Structure First, Details Second<\/strong><\/p>\n Ignoring this rule will inevitably lead to errors\u2014no matter how good your scan is.<\/p>\n After scanning, ScanScore often shows:<\/p>\n This is completely normal.<\/p>\n \ud83d\udc49 What matters is how you handle it.<\/p>\n Many users make this mistake: The problem: According to the guide:<\/p>\n \ud83d\udc49 If the structure is wrong, all further corrections become unreliable<\/strong><\/p>\n Right after scanning, you\u2019ll notice many small issues:<\/p>\n \ud83d\udc49 This tempts you to fix them immediately.<\/p>\n But:<\/p>\n \u274c Editing notes too early \u27a1\ufe0f will create even more problems<\/p>\n Why?<\/p>\n \ud83d\udc49 Because all of these depend on the structure.<\/p>\n ScanScore recommends a strict order for editing.<\/p>\n \n Only after that:<\/p>\n \ud83d\udc49 Move on to details<\/p>\n \n Common problems:<\/p>\n \ud83d\udc49 Solution: Goal:<\/p>\n After scanning, instruments are often:<\/p>\n \ud83d\udc49 This leads to:<\/p>\n \ud83d\udc49 Solution: In larger scores:<\/p>\n \ud83d\udc49 Without proper linking:<\/p>\n \ud83d\udc49 Solution: Goal:<\/p>\n Typical issues:<\/p>\n \ud83d\udc49 Important for:<\/p>\n If the key is wrong:<\/p>\n \ud83d\udc49 Always fix the key signature first before editing notes<\/p>\n Incorrect time signatures lead to:<\/p>\n \ud83d\udc49 Important rule: Common issues:<\/p>\n \ud83d\udc49 These affect:<\/p>\n \n If you start with details too early:<\/p>\n \ud83d\udc49 Result: \u2192 analyze the result<\/p>\n \u2192 systems, instruments, measures<\/p>\n \u2192 notes, dynamics, text<\/p>\n The quality of your scan is not determined by the scan itself\u2014 The most important rule is:<\/p>\n \ud83d\udc49 Structure First, Details Second<\/strong><\/p>\n If you follow it:<\/p>\n If you ignore it:<\/p>\n You\u2019ve successfully scanned your sheet music\u2014but when you start editing, things suddenly don\u2019t make sense: rhythms don\u2019t match voices are mixed up export results are broken \ud83d\udc49 The reason is almost always the same: You started fixing details instead of fixing the structure. 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\n\ud83e\udde0 Why \u201cStructure First\u201d Is So Important<\/h2>\n
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\n\u27a1\ufe0f They immediately start correcting notes, dynamics, or text<\/p>\n
\n\ud83d\udc49 The underlying structure is still unstable<\/p>\n
\n\u26a0\ufe0f The Biggest Mistake After Scanning<\/h2>\n
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\u274c Adjusting text prematurely
\u274c Moving voices around<\/p>\n
\n\ud83e\udde9 The \u201cStructure First\u201d Rule Explained<\/h2>\n
\ud83d\udc49 Always start with:<\/h3>\n
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\n\ud83d\udd27 Step 1: Fix Systems<\/h2>\n
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\nUse the System Editor<\/strong><\/p>\n\n
\n\ud83c\udfbb Step 2: Assign Instruments Correctly<\/h2>\n
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\nUse Change Instruments<\/strong><\/p>\n
\n\ud83d\udd17 Step 3: Link Staves Across Systems<\/h2>\n
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\nUse System Manager \/ Staff IDs<\/strong><\/p>\n\n
\n\ud83c\udfbc Step 4: Check Staff Groupings<\/h2>\n
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\n\ud83c\udfb9 Step 5: Correct Key Signatures<\/h2>\n
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\n\u23f1\ufe0f Step 6: Correct Time Signatures<\/h2>\n
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\nFix time signatures before correcting rhythm<\/p>\n
\n\ud83d\udd01 Step 7: Fix Measure Bars & Repeats<\/h2>\n
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\n\ud83d\udeab What Happens If You Ignore Structure?<\/h2>\n
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\nmore work, worse outcome<\/p>\n
\n\ud83e\udded The Correct Workflow (Simple Overview)<\/h2>\n
Phase 1: Scan<\/h3>\n
Phase 2: Fix structure<\/h3>\n
Phase 3: Fix details<\/h3>\n
\n\ud83e\udde0 Pro Tips<\/h2>\n
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\n\u2705 Conclusion<\/h2>\n
\ud83d\udc49 but by how you process it afterward.<\/p>\n\n
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