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I can understand this sentiment in other contexts, but here? I'm not sure. They're exfiltrating how bad I can play sheet music? I'm not really sure if I see the problem?
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I can understand this sentiment in other contexts, but here? I'm not sure. They're exfiltrating how bad I can play sheet music? I'm not really sure if I see the problem?
It's also just app usage data NOT linked to identity, per their App Store page. Suggesting the developer is lying about this is a serious accusation, so I'd hope the parent commenter has some proof they'd like to share. Otherwise this is just another casualty in the headfirst slide into negativity on HN lately.
Excellent timing, as I was just looking at some apps to help get back into after 20 years away. I’ve noticed that a number of them, including yours, do include microphone input. That’s great since I only have an upright, but I wondered how well it actually works, especially with more complex drills, or if I should look at getting an affordable midi keyboard for the app-supported practice sessions?
Noticed a typo: "Notes is your is your tool..." in the app store description.
If you want to go a step further, you have only 1 one-time-purchase, what if you tap the mic icon, and a popover modal has the required disclosure text and the “purchase” button right there? The Slopes app did this to significant effect I believe - reduce friction.
I've been using Simply Piano for a while, but will give this a try. Noticed a typo: "Notes is your is your tool..." in the app store description.
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The mic works on the standard 440 tuning and converts the input to its midi representation. Trying to understand your question but the mic doesn't really care about the do, re, me but rather that it's the right frequency for the displayed note on the staff. The mic feature is something I'm actively working on improving as it's decent now but not perfect. If you have an instrument with a way to connect to the phone th…
Ha, I thought I could "sing" the notes, like reading them out loud (which is what my mentor suggests me to work on)
Sight reading is equal parts being quick to parse the score and being quick to understand the piece harmonically/rythmically. This is why random exercises or simple songs don't really cut it. Also, it's all about compromise. When sight reading a serious piece you will almost never be expected or be capable of playing every note. You have to understand what's important and what's feasible, and to do that on the fly yo…
Yes, sight reading is a misnomer because at some level it is almost impossible to sight read a complex piece. It is not like reading a book where you will be able to read the words correctly as long as you're literate. What you can say is that you're familiar with simple/medium complexity rhythms so you can play them as you read.
As a piano player that primarily sight reads, I end playing a lot of music, so maybe it is partly memorizing patterns.
Unsolicited advice but I think you’re too timid with the IAP! It’s a superb app and there is no shame in asking for the upgrade. I tapped the button labeled “mic (premium required)” fully expecting the paywall, and it had a prompt to ask if it was okay to show the paywall… it’s not a hard paywall, there’s a visible X icon, nobody’s going to be mad if it pops up. If you want to go a step further, you have only 1 one-t…