Frequently Asked Questions

What is the WYSIWYP project?

WYSIWYP is a not-for-profit initiative to simplify sheet music notation thereby making music more available to beginning musicians everywhere.  The software application (SNapp) is open-source on GitHub.  

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Who is the target audience for WYSIWYP Simplified Notation?

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Does WYSIWYP apply to other than keyboard instruments?    

Yes.  Players of other instruments can take advantage of all the simplicity and features of WYSIWYP except for the mapping of notes to fingers on the instrument.  However, because of the clear mapping of the unique octave design to the keyboard and the ability to see time relationships between notes on both treble and bass staves, WYSIWYP has additional benefits to players of keyboard instruments.  

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What if I want to learn traditional notation later?   Am I wasting my time starting with WYSIWYP?

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I can already read traditional music notation.  Is there anything of value for me in WYSIWYP?

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