Marking up music on paper in-person was easy, just use a pencil....

But looking for suggestions on an easy way to mark-up scanned music PDF's (not derived from notation software) in teaching, to indicate picking direction, fingerings etc.,

Are there any good Apps for this? Or is it better to convert it to another format?

Ideas, suggestions appreciated, TIA

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I use the ForScore iOS app to store all my PDF scans in iCloud. Mark-up is done in the app using an digital pencil (Apple or Logitech) on an iPad. ForScore has scan-to-pdf feature that eliminates the hassle of importing a file. It's also got the ability to share locally with other app users via Bluetooth. Also works with Bluetooth page turner/ MIDI pedals. It is a feature-rich application with a very intuitive user interface, so getting up and running is pretty quick and easy. The downside is the cost of the tablet and pencil, and more if you add a stand and a tablet holder, but when you look at all the tools that a iPad adds to the pocket of your gig bag, it's pretty much an essential piece of gear.

Alisdair,

I use Foxit's Free PDF reader. It has a text tool you can use to type in your notation, and highliter capabilities, too. Then use the "save-as" function to save document under new name. U keep the original and make notes on ur new pdf copy.

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Hi Alisdair,

But looking for suggestions on an easy way to mark-up scanned music PDF's (not derived from notation software) in teaching, to indicate picking direction, fingerings etc.,

There are a few. all are a little different, but very similar. Firstly, though, be careful how you save the scanned file. Options are usually TIFF, RAW, or PDF.

1) I think Finale can actually open up scanned filers now. Double check that, but If correct, once the file is opened up, 'save as' Finaly file (.mus), and it can be worked with.

2) Probably the easiest - Acrobat and other PDF programs are editable. The fingerings, &c, can simply be added in.

3) Most photo apps can be edited in layers. I like PhotoPad Image Editor. It can open PDFs and they can be edited.

4) Just about every expensive (and subscription at this point) program today has a stand alone, free (open source), non-subscription alternative. Once I get past the learning curve, I usually prefer them.

I'm sure their are newer options out there also, but these will work with a little patience.

Of course, there's always the quicker option of printing out the files, adding the fingerings and notations, and re-scanning to PDF.

Hope this helps,
Bobby

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On 3/20/2021 2:01 PM, kevro2000 via groups.io wrote:

I use Foxit's Free PDF reader. It has a text tool you can use to type in your notation, and highliter capabilities, too. Then use the "save-as" function to save document under new name. U keep the original and make notes on ur new pdf copy.

I agree.
Although I've never heard of Foxit, it was the idea I was getting at with PDF programs.

And you said it better than I did!

best,
Bobby

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