MelodyScribe

Hey everyone, A good friend of mine, who plays the piano, mentioned his frustration with not being able to easily convert PDF files of sheet music into annotated versions with letter notes. After some research, we realized there wasn't really a lightweight solution available anywhere. Enter MelodyScribe. I built this free tool to help beginner and intermediate piano players who could benefit from having letter notes directly on their sheet music. I understand that some purists might see this as a crutch, but the reality is that many players find it incredibly useful for playing their favorite pieces. MelodyScribe is simple, allowing you to quickly convert your PDF sheet music into an annotated version. It even has the capability to convert MIDI files, though the results may vary. I'd love to hear any and all feedback and I hope others find it useful!

I wonder if they'll expand to support other instruments in the future. That would be helpful for musicians playing more than just piano.

Hey Ryan, I'm curious about the accuracy of the PDF to annotated sheet music conversion. How well does it handle complex pieces? Do you have plans to expand to other instruments beyond piano? It might be interesting to add features like transposition or simplification of complex parts. Congrats on the launch!

This is a fun one, I used it for my kid and he immediately collected it.

Hey @ryan_ghavimi! First of all, major kudos for launching MelodyScribe! As someone who also faced challenges with converting sheet music, I can't express how valuable this tool will be for many piano enthusiasts. The ability to easily switch MIDI or PDF into annotated versions with letter notes feels like a game changer, especially for beginners. It’s smart of you to focus on usability, and I agree—having those letter notes can make a significant difference in learning and motivation. I'm excited to see how it competes in the growing pool of music tools on PH. Since usability is so crucial, I’d suggest perhaps incorporating a feedback mechanism for users directly within the tool. This could help you iterate on features that resonate most with your audience. Have you thought about any potential freemium offerings in the future, like advanced annotations or printable formats?

As a piano player, I think this is wonderful!

Although I'm not a musician myself but I showed to my friends who can play the piano well he's very excited about the app and are interested in it. It's a brilliant idea! Makes me want to learn piano as well... congrats on the launch Ryan!!