Let's say you're a budding music star. Maybe you play the piano. Like most citizens of the world, you probably use the internet. Sure, it's fantastic for checking e-mails, wasting your time with various video sites, and downloading anything that's out there.
But what about using the internet in a more specific way? Doctors stay in touch with colleagues. Researchers barely step into libraries anymore. Scientists harness the power of cloud computing. So why should you, talented musician that you are, not get access to the same quality stuff that the rest of them can?
The Rough State of Piano Music
Because sheet music is a small market, and only relevant to a minority of people, its representation online has lagged significantly behind.
It's out of date. Just as we're downloading music to our iPods, why should piano transcriptions be so far behind? Shouldn't there at least be a good voice online for digital sheet music we can trust?
Talk About Arbitrary Standards...
If you thought music copyrighting was arcane, you should see some of the pages pushing sheet music.
Some ask you to have a 100% working printer, because you will only have one tiny moment to print your music after buying. If something messes up, you're out of luck.
Other sites pushing classical music have crazily inconsistent standards when it comes to their files. Sometimes you'll receive a PDF, other times a set of GIFs that don't print well, and sometimes you'll be left with a proprietary DRM that's of no use to anyone.
Sites With Forums are The Way to Go
The only reliable way to guarantee the digital sheet music you're ponying up for is proper is with the reviews of other musicians. If other players are using the company's files, and insisting they are OK, you can spend with confidence.
But what about using the internet in a more specific way? Doctors stay in touch with colleagues. Researchers barely step into libraries anymore. Scientists harness the power of cloud computing. So why should you, talented musician that you are, not get access to the same quality stuff that the rest of them can?
The Rough State of Piano Music
Because sheet music is a small market, and only relevant to a minority of people, its representation online has lagged significantly behind.
It's out of date. Just as we're downloading music to our iPods, why should piano transcriptions be so far behind? Shouldn't there at least be a good voice online for digital sheet music we can trust?
Talk About Arbitrary Standards...
If you thought music copyrighting was arcane, you should see some of the pages pushing sheet music.
Some ask you to have a 100% working printer, because you will only have one tiny moment to print your music after buying. If something messes up, you're out of luck.
Other sites pushing classical music have crazily inconsistent standards when it comes to their files. Sometimes you'll receive a PDF, other times a set of GIFs that don't print well, and sometimes you'll be left with a proprietary DRM that's of no use to anyone.
Sites With Forums are The Way to Go
The only reliable way to guarantee the digital sheet music you're ponying up for is proper is with the reviews of other musicians. If other players are using the company's files, and insisting they are OK, you can spend with confidence.
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