Scanscore is a paid software for windows 10 which allows you to scan any sheet music and make changes on it. For now, it is only available for windows. This Software comes with a quite lucid design and interface.
At the start, there are three options for scanning. The first option is the scanner option. This option is the most accurate one for the comprehensive view of the score, however, it is the most impractical one since most of the people use their smartphones instead of a scanner. The second option is importing images or PDF files. For the musicians who mostly use IMSLP to obtain sheet music, this option is very helpful. Third and the last option is to import photos from the app. This option was dissatisfying for me since the considerable amount of notes were absent despite the high-resolution photos that I had took.
After the scanning is complete, the first thing awe see is the original score on the left side. On the right side, we see the page with detected notes. Pages can be turned around with the "Change Layout" option. The next thing to be recognized is the Scanscore toolbar that allows you to make the most important changes like editing and playing the scores.
This software will make a lot of things easier for musicians, music students, and teachers. Beginner students and children are enthusiastic about playing some known pieces but most of those pieces are harder than their level. In this scenario, instead of rewriting and arranging the music, the teacher may find a score and simplify it by using Scanscore.
Composing process mostly starts with handwriting but it is required to be in a digital platform. After the handwriting, composer usually dictates the whole thing to Finale or Sibelius, one by one. In my opinion, this process might be less painful by using Scanscore. Files can be exported as XML files and that files can be launched in Finale.
Scanscore may be used effectively by both amateur and professional orchestras, chamber music groups, a great variety of gigs and in the educational field. I believe this software will continue to be developed by updates and get better.
To Purchase Scanscore, please visit: https://scan-score.com/en/
