Music Notation Software

A curated collection of the best music notation software. Music notation software empowers composers and musicians to write, edit, and share musical scores digitally with professional precision. These programs allow you to create everything from simple lead sheets to complex orchestral arrangements with intelligent note entry, realistic audio playback, and automatic formatting.

Crescendo

Compose professional sheet music with ease.

Paid

Music Notation

Create, play, and print professional-quality sheet music with an intuitive music writing program. Supports standard notation, guitar tabs, and percussion.

Flat

Write music online, together.

Freemium

Music Notation

Compose and write sheet music with an intuitive online editor. Collaborate in real-time with others, listen to your work with high-quality instruments, and print scores.

Notion

From inspiration to score, effortlessly.

Paid

Music Notation

Create professional music scores with a fast and intuitive composition environment. Enter notes with your own handwriting, a MIDI keyboard, or on-screen instruments.

LilyPond

Create beautiful sheet music from simple text.

Free

Music Notation

Generate professional-quality sheet music with a text-based engraving program. Achieve the aesthetics of traditional engraving for any musical style.

Noteflight

Create, play, and share the music you love.

FreemiumSubscription

Music NotationSheet Music & Tabs

Create, view, print, and hear professional-quality music notation in your browser. Compose, play, and share your musical compositions with an easy-to-use editor.

MuseScore

Your free, powerful music notation software.

Free

Music Notation

Create, play, and print beautiful sheet music with this free and easy-to-use notation software. Supports MIDI input and works on Windows, Mac, and Linux.

Sibelius

Industry-standard tools for video, audio, and music.

PaidSubscription

Music Notation

Access a suite of professional software for video editing, audio production, and music notation. Create and manage high-quality content with industry-leading tools.

Dorico

The fastest way to beautiful sheet music.

Paid

Music Notation

Compose and publish beautiful music notation with exceptional speed. This intelligent software is ideal for creating scores, teaching materials, and learning music.