Does a case block the camera?

Some folio cases do. Check the front camera cutout before mounting.

Which iPad size is best?

12.9-inch class is closest to printed A4 in two-page view; 11-inch is easier to carry.

Do I need a special mount?

Any standard tablet holder or stand clamp works.

Sheet music readers & devices

Setting up an iPad as your music stand

A good iPad stand setup is three decisions: where it sits, how it stays awake, and how you turn the page. The third one is where most setups quietly fail.

Height and angle

Mount at normal music-stand height with the screen tilted slightly back. That angle also puts your face squarely in the front camera's view, which is what gesture turning needs.

Power for long sets

Continuous face tracking and a bright screen use real battery. For rehearsals over an hour, run on a cable — a right-angle connector keeps it out of the way.

Turning without reaching

Reaching across a mounted iPad is the worst part of the setup. A held blink or head shake removes the reach entirely, and costs nothing.

Try it on your own scores

Import PDF scores, add annotations, build setlists and turn pages hands-free. StageMate is available for Apple devices and Android. Features, cloud services and Pro purchases differ by platform; check the current plan before buying.

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Questions people ask

Does a case block the camera?: Some folio cases do. Check the front camera cutout before mounting.
Which iPad size is best?: 12.9-inch class is closest to printed A4 in two-page view; 11-inch is easier to carry.
Do I need a special mount?: Any standard tablet holder or stand clamp works.