Etude
Creative
music app
SHOW HN2011
21points
12comments
#482of 1,097 in 2011
Top 44%of 2011 by points
How HN took it
MixedNo clear lean
3 positive, 3 neutral or asking, 2 mixed, 0 critical, out of 8 comments about the project. Thread score +0.28.
Docs: 1 for, 0 against
The thread, comment by comment
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What HN said
What people liked
Andy Ihnatko's positive review on TWiT
From 2 comments
It's great to get such a glowing review from Andy on one of the TWiT Network's most popular shows. Longer term, I'd watch out for Tonara: they say their app can listen to what's…
troymc on HNGreat job, Dan!
shawnps on HN
Shows chords in previews and has a large store of songs
From 2 comments
Wow! I just got a response from Dan Glover (at 1205am his time) answering my question!!! He said look at the previews. I did, and, as he said, the chords are shown. Looks like…
mjcohenw on HNYep, Tonara is much farther advanced. The app turning the pages automatically is a fantastic helper when playing the piano, where your hands are constantly on the keys. It really…
Gring on HN
Congratulations on the launch
From 2 comments
Great job, Dan!
shawnps on HNCongrats! How is it working for Steinway? Not a company one typically associates with having a software division. :-)
georgieporgie on HN
Objections
Tonara is more advanced at following along with played notes
From 2 comments
It's great to get such a glowing review from Andy on one of the TWiT Network's most popular shows. Longer term, I'd watch out for Tonara: they say their app can listen to what's…
troymc on HNYep, Tonara is much farther advanced. The app turning the pages automatically is a fantastic helper when playing the piano, where your hands are constantly on the keys. It really…
Gring on HN
Early-stage product
From 1 comment
Yep, Tonara is much farther advanced. The app turning the pages automatically is a fantastic helper when playing the piano, where your hands are constantly on the keys. It really…
Gring on HN
Requests
Support for fake book format
From 1 comment
I just sent them an email asking if they support fake book format. I prefer this when playing popular songs - I can play something almost immediately instead of having to figure…
mjcohenw on HN
Questions
Why Steinway acquired the app and how it fits their business
From 2 comments
Congrats! How is it working for Steinway? Not a company one typically associates with having a software division. :-)
georgieporgie on HNWhat made you decide to be acquired? The compensation? More resources to achieve the vision? (I remember your app has the chance to get even bigger with more negotiation and…
hboon on HN
Alternatives named
Tonara
From 2 comments
It's great to get such a glowing review from Andy on one of the TWiT Network's most popular shows. Longer term, I'd watch out for Tonara: they say their app can listen to what's…
troymc on HNYep, Tonara is much farther advanced. The app turning the pages automatically is a fantastic helper when playing the piano, where your hands are constantly on the keys. It really…
Gring on HN
Scoble-interviewed Tonara app
From 1 comment
It's great to get such a glowing review from Andy on one of the TWiT Network's most popular shows. Longer term, I'd watch out for Tonara: they say their app can listen to what's…
troymc on HN