Sibelius Hints & Tips

Here are some PDF documents that you can download, print and use to help get you started and moving quickly on Sibelius. You may require Adobe Reader to view these documents.

You'll also find some quick hints on getting your engraving and notating work done with the minimum of fuss. 

 

Separating Two Instuments on One Staff, Names and Bar Numbers & Two Transposing Tips - Click Here To Download PDF (35 KB)

Altering the Layout of your Score - Click Here To Download PDF (110 KB)

Music Scanning Hints & Tips - Click Here To Download PDF (111 KB)

Using Dynamic Parts - Click Here To Download PDF (101 KB)

Formatting for Worksheets, Handouts and Tests - Click Here To Download PDF (109 KB)

Making the most of Sibelius' plug-ins - Click Here To Download PDF (101 KB)

A Close Look at Formatting in Sibelius 3 - Click Here To Download PDF (230 KB)

Adding Text and Markings - Click Here To Download PDF (111 KB)

Entering Notes - Click Here To Download PDF (106 KB)

On-Screen Icons - Click Here To Download PDF (823 KB)

Setting Up Sibelius - Click Here To Download PDF (108 KB)

Starting a Score - Click Here To Download PDF (107 KB)

Basic Shortcuts - Click Here To Download PDF (123 KB)

Managing bar numbers in Sibelius 3 - Click Here To Download PDF (199 KB)
How to take control of your bar numbers.

 

Creating Worksheets, Handouts & Tests – Click Here To Download PDF (120 KB)
Twenty steps you can follow to create worksheets and handouts in Sibelius.

 

Formatting & Layout – Click Here To Download PDF (140 KB)
Twenty steps to easy score formatting in Sibelius.

 

Scanning with PhotoScore – Click Here To Download PDF (187 KB)
Scanning with PhotoScore provides you with instructions on scanning in your printed sheet music, editing it, sending to Sibelius, and transposing, plus additional recommendations.

 

Adding Text and Markings – Click Here To Download PDF (181 KB)
Adding Text and Markings gives you a quick reference for entering slurs, ties, lyrics, trills, and much more.

 

Getting Started with Sibelius 3 – Click Here To Download PDF (200 KB)
Getting Started with Sibelius 3 shows you how to begin a score in Sibelius 3, including how to enter notes, quick hints for copying, pasting and repeating.

 

Basic Shortcuts – Click Here To Download PDF (170 KB)
Basic Shortcuts presents a quick and convenient list of the various (computer) keyboard shortcuts available to help you write notation at the speed of light (or whatever speed you're comfortable with…)

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