Best music-notation tools

A source editor for LilyPond scores with music view, MIDI playback and score-building tools.

Handwritten notation with connected digital parts

Tablature editing and backing-track practice

Notation entry with LilyPond engraving behind it

Windows notation entry with MIDI import and playback

Online notation with playback and score sharing

Progressive note-reading drills across seven clefs

Linux composition combining MIDI and notation

Notation synchronised with real recordings

Desktop notation for composing and preparing scores

Notation writing with collaboration and desktop options

Notation tools for scores and recorded-song lead sheets

Music notation with perpetual and subscription licence routes