http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/19/airturns-bt-105-footpedal-is-a-real-page-turner-video/ Engadget Comments for AirTurn's BT-105 footpedal is a real page turner (video) http://www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif http://www.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/19/airturns-bt-105-footpedal-is-a-real-page-turner-video/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/19/airturns-bt-105-footpedal-is-a-real-page-turner-video/Jul 19th 2010 9:07AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/19/airturns-bt-105-footpedal-is-a-real-page-turner-video/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/19/airturns-bt-105-footpedal-is-a-real-page-turner-video/Jul 19th 2010 9:11AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/19/airturns-bt-105-footpedal-is-a-real-page-turner-video/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/19/airturns-bt-105-footpedal-is-a-real-page-turner-video/Jul 19th 2010 9:13AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/19/airturns-bt-105-footpedal-is-a-real-page-turner-video/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/19/airturns-bt-105-footpedal-is-a-real-page-turner-video/
I hate the iPad ... but I think that this actually looks pretty useful

Although I do wonder if this or something similar has been around for years and just never gotten any press because it hasn't been on an iProduct? ... hummm]]>Jul 19th 2010 9:16AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/19/airturns-bt-105-footpedal-is-a-real-page-turner-video/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/19/airturns-bt-105-footpedal-is-a-real-page-turner-video/
I don;t know what to say about this.... fail...

I would rather develop App that sync with conductor's iPad. So people will be able to just play their instrument and not worry about turning pages.

ps.What if I have to play instrument outside? Do I have to use Kindle or Pixel Qi tablet? or Just Use paper version.]]>Jul 19th 2010 9:39AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/19/airturns-bt-105-footpedal-is-a-real-page-turner-video/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/19/airturns-bt-105-footpedal-is-a-real-page-turner-video/
http://www.musicreader.net/
http://www.bilila.com/pagescore_turner]]>Jul 19th 2010 12:00PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/19/airturns-bt-105-footpedal-is-a-real-page-turner-video/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/19/airturns-bt-105-footpedal-is-a-real-page-turner-video/Jul 20th 2010 12:07PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/19/airturns-bt-105-footpedal-is-a-real-page-turner-video/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/19/airturns-bt-105-footpedal-is-a-real-page-turner-video/Jul 19th 2010 9:11AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/19/airturns-bt-105-footpedal-is-a-real-page-turner-video/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/19/airturns-bt-105-footpedal-is-a-real-page-turner-video/
There's your killer app. Go to it!]]>Jul 19th 2010 9:28AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/19/airturns-bt-105-footpedal-is-a-real-page-turner-video/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/19/airturns-bt-105-footpedal-is-a-real-page-turner-video/
In fact why not just get the iPad to play the music for you too? Then you don't have to worry about turning the pages at all!]]>Jul 19th 2010 9:57AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/19/airturns-bt-105-footpedal-is-a-real-page-turner-video/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/19/airturns-bt-105-footpedal-is-a-real-page-turner-video/
That's a good idea but I still like to scan 2-3 bars ahead and turn my pages early. I think that is a fairly common practice. Bluetooth foot control looks good but iPad swiping via finger is still probably* easier than turning the pages of sticky, mangled sheet music.

*Not that I have an iPad!!!]]>Jul 19th 2010 11:30AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/19/airturns-bt-105-footpedal-is-a-real-page-turner-video/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/19/airturns-bt-105-footpedal-is-a-real-page-turner-video/
Why don't they just make a set of pedals to simply plug into one of the usb ports? Wait.... oh yeah....]]>Jul 19th 2010 11:40AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/19/airturns-bt-105-footpedal-is-a-real-page-turner-video/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/19/airturns-bt-105-footpedal-is-a-real-page-turner-video/
http://www.smartmusic.com/Default.aspx

Oh wait, no iPad app for that.]]>Jul 19th 2010 12:06PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/19/airturns-bt-105-footpedal-is-a-real-page-turner-video/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/19/airturns-bt-105-footpedal-is-a-real-page-turner-video/
I had the same idea some time ago. I think it would be a good idea, kind of like guitar hero with real instruments.]]>Jul 19th 2010 3:38PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/19/airturns-bt-105-footpedal-is-a-real-page-turner-video/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/19/airturns-bt-105-footpedal-is-a-real-page-turner-video/
and don't need to think about it as pages cause its scrollable.

one long page.]]>Jul 19th 2010 9:18AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/19/airturns-bt-105-footpedal-is-a-real-page-turner-video/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/19/airturns-bt-105-footpedal-is-a-real-page-turner-video/Jul 19th 2010 9:21AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/19/airturns-bt-105-footpedal-is-a-real-page-turner-video/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/19/airturns-bt-105-footpedal-is-a-real-page-turner-video/
If I understand correctly what is "HANDS FREE EXPERIENCE".....

it requires FULL BODY GESTURE...like Microsoft Kinect.]]>Jul 19th 2010 9:58AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/19/airturns-bt-105-footpedal-is-a-real-page-turner-video/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/19/airturns-bt-105-footpedal-is-a-real-page-turner-video/Jul 19th 2010 9:34AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/19/airturns-bt-105-footpedal-is-a-real-page-turner-video/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/19/airturns-bt-105-footpedal-is-a-real-page-turner-video/Jul 19th 2010 9:49AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/19/airturns-bt-105-footpedal-is-a-real-page-turner-video/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/19/airturns-bt-105-footpedal-is-a-real-page-turner-video/Jul 19th 2010 9:55AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/19/airturns-bt-105-footpedal-is-a-real-page-turner-video/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/19/airturns-bt-105-footpedal-is-a-real-page-turner-video/
1) footpedals to turn your pages - really? then what are your feet doing when playing? surely those brass knobs attached to the bottom of the piano are more than just footrests to provide entertainment to your feet!

2) this breeds a whole new level of laziness for pianists. learn to turn your own pages while playing - it's not difficult at all.

3) if there IS a conflict in page turning, get a slave to do it during your concerts. they're plentiful to find, and they can be bought cheaper than this product.

4) if you really have to read your music while performing - and on a screen far smaller than most musical scores - you blew it big time. because ultimately, you COULD have just memorize your music and saved yourself 40 bucks for coffee, a couple slaves as mentioned in the previous point, and possibly another piano lesson to get schooled on your laziness.
]]>Jul 19th 2010 10:06AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/19/airturns-bt-105-footpedal-is-a-real-page-turner-video/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/19/airturns-bt-105-footpedal-is-a-real-page-turner-video/Jul 19th 2010 10:22AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/19/airturns-bt-105-footpedal-is-a-real-page-turner-video/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/19/airturns-bt-105-footpedal-is-a-real-page-turner-video/Jul 19th 2010 12:05PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/19/airturns-bt-105-footpedal-is-a-real-page-turner-video/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/19/airturns-bt-105-footpedal-is-a-real-page-turner-video/
God, you're so stupid! Has it crossed your mind that maybe this is for people who haven't necessaryly "been performing and teaching for 27 years"???

And then there's the part about buying a slave. Really? How old are you again? I'm starting to doubt your "27 years" of playing and teaching.]]>Jul 19th 2010 12:14PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/19/airturns-bt-105-footpedal-is-a-real-page-turner-video/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/19/airturns-bt-105-footpedal-is-a-real-page-turner-video/
i point these things out as a piano teacher so that not everyone blows their money on something that's not helpful to playing the piano effectively. if you've ever performed scores of music that required 40+ page turns, you probably should've memorized the music or hired a page-turner.

you still miss my main point that your feet are busy with the piano's pedals as well - why have another set of pedals unless you're playing the organ?

that said, i'm not totally discrediting the usefulness of the AirTurn. it's understandable if it's used for some contemporary works which don't afford ample time for page-turning, but i would still default to a person to help turn my pages, as that's one less thing i need to consider while focusing on performing.

also, as a violinist, i definitely see practical use for the AirTurn in ensembles and orchestras since your stand partner needs to stop playing to be the page-turner; heck, even for solo playing i would be up for. but again, my point was that it's not a good tool for the pianist.

apparently, sarcasm doesn't translate well to you; when i said "slave", i jokingly meant the person who turns your page. so don't be stupid yourself, okay? 'kay. ]]>Jul 19th 2010 12:55PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/19/airturns-bt-105-footpedal-is-a-real-page-turner-video/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/19/airturns-bt-105-footpedal-is-a-real-page-turner-video/First, this can be a very useful device for collaborative pianists (formerly known as accompanists), where memorization of music is often (usually) not an option, and even if possible, usually not advisable. (that is, most good collaborative pianists will have large portions of the music memorized, but will still use the score for the same reason other chamber musicians use a score).
Second, hiring (or "volunteering") a human page-turner, while practical for single performances (as a collaborator), is still a pain for rehearsals - whether personal rehearsals, or with the other collaborating musician(s).
Third, while learning to "turn your own pages" is admirable, even virtuous, it still doesn't solve the all-too-frequent situation of needing to use both hands for passages right at the point of the page turn.
Fourth, the right foot is obviously heavily involved much of the time in operating the damper pedal, but the una corda and sostenuto pedals are used much less frequently for most music - so put the page-turn pedal on the left.
I think the airturn is a great idea (and if you visit their website, you'll see that they have products designed to be used with a wide variety of devices - not just the ipad).]]>Jul 19th 2010 10:09PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/19/airturns-bt-105-footpedal-is-a-real-page-turner-video/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/19/airturns-bt-105-footpedal-is-a-real-page-turner-video/
Couldn't the whole thing be made wireless? Those pedals are huge, I am sure batteries that last longer than the iPad could watch for a single click could fit in each one.]]>Jul 19th 2010 10:43AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/19/airturns-bt-105-footpedal-is-a-real-page-turner-video/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/19/airturns-bt-105-footpedal-is-a-real-page-turner-video/Jul 19th 2010 12:00PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/19/airturns-bt-105-footpedal-is-a-real-page-turner-video/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/19/airturns-bt-105-footpedal-is-a-real-page-turner-video/Jul 19th 2010 1:28PM