I thought I would show you all my new 2nd Gen 12.9” iPad Pro setup I am now using for my music.

Here are the photos. I am now able to eead the music. The backlight and the added size makes it really easy. I just did some sight reading with my cello because that music Is not memorized, plus, I enjoy challenging myself with that once in a while. I was able to read the music just fine.

I am using forScore for my music. I love it. As you can see with the closeup of the music, you can annotate. I saved it as an annotated copy. I edit the annotations, as needed. Eventually, the note letters will come off. I am still learning the tenor clef though. I do know a lot of the notes on site. Sometimes, I just figure from the C because that is easy to identify.

You can create set lists. I do not perform, but I created a list for cello lessons and have the songs we are doing, that I have in PDF into that. Right now, I have a scale,that is in a book, no PDF. I actually like doing scales. Since scales are just nites and they are pretty much the same in different books, I would assume they are public domain, or, like recipes, are not protected by copyright. FYI, the recipe ingredients and measurements are not protected, just any description or special wording is. Given both requirements, I think I can legally make a PDF of the scale work.

I also have tags, genres, the composer, labels that help you sort. I can locate all my cello music, violin music, etc. I can find all my holiday music because of tags. You know,how they work.

All in all, for the short time I used it, I really had an easier time playing. I have to find a way to attach two bow hooks. On my old stand, my husband drilled two holes for two “S” hooks. It was really nice. Lost the hooks yesterday when I moved the stand, though. Back to Lowes! I am sure there is a way, I just not have look, haven’t had a chance.

I hope this is helpful. Thanks, Pierre, for all of the information.