Pros and Cons Of Reading Sheet Music on an iPad

When I bought my current iPad a couple of years ago, I thought I would use it to sight read. Soon after, I started reading all of my sheet music on an iPad. And I don’t think I can go back to using paper.

But that doesn’t mean I think the iPad is perfect. There are a few cons but tons of pros to consider.

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Pros

When considering if you should read sheet music on an iPad, start with some of the benefits. Using an iPad can be great for busy musicians and anyone who wants to lighten their load.

Here are some more advantages that come with digital sheet music.

Everything in One Place

Keeping all of your sheet music on an iPad is super convenient. You don’t have to worry about forgetting an important piece for a rehearsal or performance.

As the rehearsals start to happen more and more, you might need to bring multiple pieces of music. And it can be easy to leave one at home on your music stand.

But when you put everything on your iPad, you won’t have that problem. You can load up forScore or another music reader app and start playing.

Search for Music Easily

If you have a lot of music and it’s not super organized, it can be hard to find a piece you need. You have…