Chapter 16: Computer Notation
Examples and Resources
Sheet Music Resources for Sequencing and Notation
See MIDI: Suggested Activities for sheet music resources
Notation Data
- MusicXML Information at MakeMusic website
- NIFF information
- GUIDO format
- Center for Computer Assisted Research in the Humanities (a variety of resources for musical codes)
- Information on Many Music Notation Codes
Notation Software (freeware/shareware)
- Sibelius First [freeware]
- LilyPond (all platforms) [freeware]
- Lime for Mac / Lime for Windows [shareware]
- MuseScore (all platforms) [freeware]
Notation Software (commercial)
- Finale by MakeMusic
- Sibelius Ultimate, Sibelius Artist, Sibelius First
- Sibelius for Mobile
- Notion by PreSonus
- Notion for iOS by PreSonus
- Noteflight Online Music Notation Software
- NoteAbility Pro (Mac only)
- Overture and Score Writer
- Encore
- Crescendo by NCH Software
Scanning Software
- PhotoScore and NotateMe Ultimate by Avid
- SmartScore Products by Musitek
- SmartScore Products Feature Comparison
- SmartScore Scanner/Driver Requirements
- PlayScore for iOS
Audio to Notation/MIDI Software
- AudioScore Ultimate
- Melodyne by Celemony
- Basic Pitch from Spotify
- Dodo MIDI from Dodobird Music
- AKoff Music Composer
- Digital Ear
- Solo Explorer (PC only)
- WIDI Recognition System/Plug-in