Using computer for storing and reading sheet music

[adrianed]

Hi folks,
I use a computer and screen to hold sheet music
The screen is mounted vertically so as to match a page of music one full page pdf at a time
I just use the windows computer and no other programs
The problem is I can only view one page at a time, I have to move my right hand off the music keyboard over to the computer keyboard to scroll Down to read the second page
I can reduce the size of the page to get two pages on screen but that makes them too small
I am looking for comments or recommendations how to view the second page easier
Adrian
Ps it's very often Only a couple of lines on the second page

[Bill]

Hi Adrian

You can consider using a page turner (bluetooth), just as though you were using a tablet. You will need to check to make sure it is OK on your computer.

Bill

[adrianed]

Thanks Bill,
I am refitting the computer I use for the sheet music with new motherboard, processor and ram because the original machine is getting too slow
Also half the ram has failed, this ram has become difficult to buy being too old
I have used and repaired and built computers since 1998
Could you please describe the method of turning pages please, at present my screen and set-up isn't touch sensitive so I can't do it that way, it's a never ending learning curve
Looking forward to your reply
Adrian

[jdup]

Adrian, I use an AirTurn bluetooth pedal in order to turn the pages of the .pdf. My model is the BT-200, but they have a few different models that will work.

I combine it with MobileSheets, to manage my .pdf's and link it to my registrations. I highly recommend it.

Best Regards,

Jim D

[MikeS]

I use a cheap 43" 4K TV as a computer monitor in landscape mode, wall mounted on an adjustable bracket - can also get floor stands. Also doubles as a CCTV monitor. Easy to get 2 or 4 pages with Acrobat Reader, have had 10 pages on screen with induvial scanned images. 43" is not as wide as a Genos, any wider and readability becomes an issue. If you only want 2 pages, then a 32 or 34" monitor/TV will do, may only need full HD at this size.

[Bill]

Hi Adrian

A few links to what a page turner does and what is considered a good buy.


https://www.myaudiosound.co.uk/what-is-a-bluetooth-page-turner-do-i-need-one/

https://www.musicnotes.com/now/tips/the-3-best-hands-free-page-turners/

https://whatever-tech.com/best-bluetooth-page-turners-reviews/

[AndyT]

Hi

I have a LEKATO Bluetooth Page Turner Pedal USB Rechargeable Wireless Page Turner Silent Foot Pedal for Tablets

Works great with pdfs and adobe/foxit etc on the PC, and an ipad.

- Andy

[adrianed]

AndyT
Thanks Andy,
Coming in out of the mist, I didn't even know there were page Turners such as these
I have now pretty much decided to buy the Lekato
It doesn't indicate very clearly on the advertising that the Lekato is suitable for pc
So I might have not chosen it for my settup
I am going on your recommendation Andy that it works with pc
Perhaps you might tell me the model number if you have it still
If I don't have to change I shall still keep just using windows listing and opening the pdf sheets
If it doesn't work this way then I shall have to decide on a program to use
Adrian

[adrianed]

Thankyou Jim D for suggesting Mobilesheets
Thankyou Mike
Thankyou Bill for the links
All the replies were interesting and helpful
Adrian