Annotations are how your worship team turns a piece of music into their piece of music. Builds, key changes, drop-out sections, spontaneous section, the fret to start a lead solo on, "do NOT rush here," that little smiley face above the bridge you finally nailed — it all lives in the margins.
Today, we're giving you three new tools to make those margins your own: fountain pen, watercolor, and crayon. Pen-tatonic scales not included.
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How it works
Open any chart, tap the annotation toolbar, and you'll see three new friends sitting next to the existing annotation tools.
Fountain pen — for when a regular pen just feels a little too… staccato. Smooth, pressure-sensitive strokes that flow like a well-rehearsed legato.
Watercolor — because some sections deserve a wash, not a highlight. Layer translucent color over a tricky passage to set a mood without burying the notes. Hue knew annotations could look this good?
Crayon — sometimes you just need to color outside the lines. Waxy, textured, and a little chaotic, in the best way. Perfect for any moment that calls for a little less polish and a little more personality.
All three work with Apple Pencil or your finger and play nicely with every annotation tool you already use.
Why this matters
Preparation looks different for every team member and every song. Sometimes it's a quick mark before sound check. Sometimes it's hours with a chart the week before. The right tool shouldn't get in the way of either. Fountain pen, watercolor, and crayon give your team more ways to prep and more room to mark up a chart the way they think, so prep time goes toward what actually matters: knowing the song.
Try it out
Update to Music Stand 4.7.7 from the App Store, open any chart, and tap the annotation toolbar. We can't wait to see what you draw up.
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