Writing music with StaffPad

[@ZoeVictorias]

Came across this video as I just got a Surface and Staffpad. Thanks for the clear instructions, I was having issues with it recognising how I barred my notes and this showed me a simple way that works every time! I know it's a few years old now, but still appreciative of this, so thank you!

[@alessandroravera3238]

That's crazy!!! Amazing!!!! Simply incredible!!!! You're a genius!!!

[@jillqqzhou]

Looks like magic. Definitely a must-buy for Surface! A good reason to buy Surface!

[@vahagnhayrapetyan1285]

Hi Flip! I am in haven!!!! This is AMAZING!! just got it yesterday and can't stop writing!!!

[@estella1964]

I'm having problems with Staffpad. What can I do instead of continuing using Staffpad? I have a Surface book. Well, what software do you recommend me to use because Staffpad is slow and takes time to transfer my handwriting notes in to music notation. Thats the only problem. I would like to use another software better than paying a monthly subscription that is cheap but with many inconveniences. I'll appreciate your advice. Have a very blessed day!

[@denovaire]

looks so simple and convinient... great great job!

[@ErixSamson]

Thanks for sharing this review... Looks like an amazing app.

[@VerkholatSerafima]

Thanks for the detailed description. I watched your video, got inspired and bought the staffpad app for my iPad. But as soon as I started work, I immediately met two problems. And now I really hope that you can help me.. 1. Please tell me how I can move the cello position above the piano in the score. Now I am writing an arrangement for saxophone, cello and piano. I faced such a problem when the saxophone was placed on the first line, the piano was placed on the second and third line, and only the cello is on the fourth line. But how to move the cello position to the position as in a chamber ensemble - above the piano? 2. How can I go to the layout of individual parts from the score and get a pdf of the parts? Pleeeeeas help me..

[@joshwrightpiano]

Thanks for the video Philip! What are your thoughts on the new Surface 3 (the model with 4GB ram, 128 GB) when using this app? With the specs they've released about the new Surface 3, do you think it would work as well as the Surface Pro 3?

[@nycmusicservices]

Josh Wright The developers have said the best experience is with Surface Pro 3 although any Windows 8.1 device with active pen and touch support should work just fine.

[@lolSpiderPiglol]

I think the developers have said that because the Surface 3 didn't exist until recently. I believe the only thing that the Pro3 has over the Surface 3, besides better performance, is the screen size. Those extra 2" inches really make a difference when writing music.

[@AljoniMusiCo]

TY Philip.

[@arnoldcarrascocruz3015]

staffpad it's compatible with sybelius or finale?

[@FreakieFan]

You can export the staffpad files to MIDI or musicXML and load those into a notation software of choice.

[@yuggothproductions]

Philip how hard is it to import files from finale or Sibelius?

[@WalterMarsh]

Thanks for the video! I just bought staff pad and like it. Do you happen to know if two staves, say for two classical guitars, can have system bar lines, bar lines that extend between staves? For the life of me I can't find any way to control the bar line set up. I'm wondering if there's a hidden command. Thanks so much, and thanks for the videos. Best, Walter.

[@GeorgesGondard]

Fonctionne-t-il avec la surface Go 128/8 ? merci :)

[@downpatmusic]

Could you leave it in hand written note format? Meaning I might want to save my own hand drawn notation on the score result and not convert it to the digital note process?

[@patispk]

Thanks for the review, NYC Music Services! It looks amazing! Do you think if it's possible to write contemporary music on it? How about creating (or importing) special symbols? thanks!

[@nycmusicservices]

Patricia De Carli You can draw pretty much anything you like. StaffPad will only render and play back conventional notation, but it will keep any custom ink strokes that you care to remain in your score.

[@edbuller4435]

Very Useful. Many Thanks. Could you tell us what the tablet was please ?

[@nycmusicservices]

Ed Buller It's a Surface Pro 3 (64 GB, Intel Core i3).

[@Piratebreadstick]

This is great, although for some reason, when I try this it on my staffpad (which I just purchased for iPad Pro) the app does not recognise my handwriting, which while not quite as neat as yours, seems close. If I may ask, is there something I'm not doing? Is my iPad too old ? It's so unworkable like this...

[@alessandroantico490]

thanks ! Can you teach me how tu put a double sharp or bb ?

[@ignaciomazzuco]

Hello, i have a question: does it work for contemporary music, with not traditional notation and/or with special stuff (analogical notatios, lines, graphics, etc)?

[@stanncat4344]

I'm getting ready to apply to some doctorate programs for composition and need to invest in a new portable device for lessons, as my laptop has seen much better days. I've been really wanting to try StaffPad also and a surface seems like the best device for using it. But I am really wondering how StaffPad does in moving the files to other notation programs like Finale or Dorico, I quite enjoy writing by hand more as I find it more free and I've come to prefer the newer program Dorico in general though I have to use a midi input or my mouse. I'm also curious how it does moving midis to programs like Ableton or midi files from something like that to StaffPad, I assume that part works like any of them. But I know that often moving a file from Finale to another notation software results in some irritating errors and then more editing time.

[@FreakieFan]

You can export the staffpad files to MIDI or musicXML and load those into a notation software of choice. The other way around works as well, since StaffPad can read MIDI en XML files too.

[@klavifon]

I want this app so bad. When (if ever) is going to be available for iPad?

[@jimmacgregor4459]

Aleš Ogrin See the full review (www.sibeliusblog.com/news/staffpad-is-a-music-handwriting-app/). No planned support for iPad. The article notes (get it?) that the Surface Pro 3 has hardware advantages in pen and display that made that platform suitable to this software.

[@Yadeehoo]

Freaking awesome

[@emanuel_soundtrack]

Can i have it on a big monitor, writing on the ipad? Good for big Scores, like Atmospheres etc. Can i use a rule and just draw the music on Adobe? thanks!

[@edbuller4435]

thanks...how does it look when you enter that many staves ( Igor's rite for instance ) easy to navigate your way around ?

[@FLC2311]

thank you for the video! how did you add in Clarinets in A? I only see clarinets in Bb...

[@christopherhazel8281]

Is it possible to route the output to 3rd party samples like Garritan?

[@malikhaylou483]

That`s amazing...!!

[@trptkrazed]

To who ever can help. I've got a Dell Laptop with touchscreen (Precision 5510) running windows 10. Can I use StaffPad with this setup and what stylus would I have to but to use it. Currently using Sibelius.

[@pablopardo_]

What model of surface is it? Great video :)

[@nycmusicservices]

Pablo Pardo It's a Surface Pro 3.

[@JimJohn5555]

Great but my Apple Pencil (2nd generation) doesn’t work like that. I have to be extremely accurate with my entries (very straight lines, no gaps or mistakes, etc) or the entries are in error. Takes a lot of time. Wish my pencil worked like you’re.

[@Startsingingnow]

Hi very nice video. I have a question: Does staffpad work only on surface or any tablet with pen/writing capability?

[@Startsingingnow]

Daaloul Chiheb Thanks!

[@Josh-rc5cu]

+Daaloul Chiheb would you be able to recommend any device to use this app that also has a cd rom drive?

[@Wherecatsrule-y6w]

what about writing lead sheets? Is there a way to add text/lyrics?

[@estella1964]

I'm having problems with Staffpad. What can I do instead of continuing using Staffpad? I have a Surface book. Well, what software do you recommend me to use because Staffpad is slow and takes time to transfer my handwriting notes in to music notation. Thats the only problem. I would like to use another software better than paying a monthly subscription that is cheap but with many inconveniences. I'll appreciate your advice. Have a very blessed day!

[@andrewnorris3972]

This looks amazing but could we not have heard all of your input at the end?

[@Masterz13]

How is the sample quality in Staffpad? I heard it uses actual orchestral samples.

[@nycmusicservices]

It's quite good, for a tablet app. You can hear an example of playback here: bit.ly/1IlM9Is

[@TheAdrisabella]

I have some questions about this app...what kind of extensions, can import and export?...for example .sib? midi?..the other is what kind of libraries of samplers are possibles to work with this app? thanks

[@TheAdrisabella]

thanks hans!

[@estella1964]

I'm having problems with Staffpad. What can I do instead of continuing using Staffpad? I have a Surface book. Well, what software do you recommend me to use because Staffpad is slow and takes time to transfer my handwriting notes in to music notation. Thats the only problem. I would like to use another software better than paying a monthly subscription that is cheap but with many inconveniences. I'll appreciate your advice. Have a very blessed day!

[@sreepurammike]

hi....can we buy it and install in android mobile....

[@sreepurammike]

Okay thanks for the message... :)

[@pauloliberato6953]

Why can’t I hear what I am writing?

[@rougrouge1299]

wow its Stravinskiy "Sacred spring"

[@Nbrother1234]

Not an April Fool’s joke!

[@canyoubelievethis220]

Recently bought a Samsung 12.2 Tablet (which I love). Still trying to find out if I can use it on it. If not, will end up buying a Surface 3. Am definitely willing to - to get this software. $70.00? Who cares? I will be spending most of my free time on it now instead of "surfing the web."

[@oswaldoiesumatabatista1091]

I am waiting staffpad for android T.T

[@nagykotta]

:) Ez = FANTASZTIKUS !!!!!!!! :)

[@jsi241980]

Я тоже хочу staffpad!

[@Mhampton1995]

I can write my own song called zombify

[@anacontreras8596]

I saw your videos and actually I have Staff pad, I have to say that is not easy to use. I am a music teacher and I bought it thinking that would be fast but actually is not. Very sad for my investment, I wish the creators have developed more the product before launching it. Good ideas but it is still a slow process.

[@estella1964]

I'm having the same problem. What did you do instead of continuing using Staffpad? I have a Surface book. Well, what software do you recommend me to use because Staffpad is slow and takes time to transfer my handwriting notes in to music notation. Thats the only problem. I would like to use another software better than paying a monthly subscription that is cheap but with many inconveniences. I'll appreciate your advice. Have a very blessed day! : )

[@Oleg__]

Man, that's slow and I think there's much more strain for eyes, because you have to watch the screen every single moment and have to be precise with the pen. On the contrary in my Sibelius on PC I can type notes from the keyboard even without watching monitor, and I don't have to be precise. And I definitely do it faster, than on the video. I prefer keyboard and mouse/touchpad. So, personally I don't like that handwriting idea.