What’s new

  • Magnetic Layout automatic collision avoidance (Sibelius 6 feature)
  • Keyboard window for note input and playing back, including note input using a QWERTY keyboard (Sibelius 6 feature)
  • Automatic chord symbol recognition – input text and guitar diagrams via MIDI or by typing (Sibelius 6 feature – previously only input by typing)
  • Save multiple versions of a score within the same file and write ‘sticky note’ comments (Sibelius 6 feature)
  • Open scores with more than 12 staves in ‘read-only’ mode; print, play and copy music (previously wouldn’t open)
  • Built-in General MIDI module and sounds for playing back scores (previously system and MIDI sounds only)
  • VST and Audio Units support for virtual instruments and effects
  • Repeat bars that play back, automatically numbered and created from the Keypad (Sibelius 6 feature – previously non-playing)
  • HyperControl™ support for M-Audio Axiom Pro keyboards (Sibelius 6 feature)
  • Automatic cautionary accidentals (Sibelius 6 feature)
  • Slash noteheads do not transpose when switching between concert and transposing score (Sibelius 6 feature)
  • Slurs automatically avoid collisions under their arc and have six control points for making adjustments (Sibelius 6 feature – previously only manual adjustment to three handles)
  • Live Playback (playback only) for scores created in Sibelius 6 and imported MIDI files
  • Live Tempo (playback only) for scores created in Sibelius 6
  • Extra Mixer controls, including settings for VIs, instrument groups, and effects (previously only Master Volume and limited Staff Strip controls)
  • Add a digital video to a score and create ‘hit point’ markers to compose music to picture
  • Automatic page and staff size adjustments when creating scores or adding/removing instruments (previously only manual document adjustment)
  • Zooming improvements provide greater control and direction behaviour consistent with other applications.

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Write, play back and share scores

• Up to 12 staves
• Input notes via mouse, MIDI or computer keyboard
• Play back, transpose and print scores
• Exchange files with full Sibelius
• Export MIDI files
• Panorama view for flowing creativity
• Write for Video
• Easily add lyrics, titles, other text and graphics
• 250+ musical ideas covering all genres
• Open MusicXML and MIDI files
• Share and sell scores worldwide on SibeliusMusic.com
• Email your score instantly from inside the software

Computer requirements

Windows: Windows XP SP2, Windows Vista, Windows 7 32-bit or 64-bit, 512MB+ RAM, 500MB hard disk space, DVD-ROM drive.
Mac: Mac OS X 10.4.11, Mac OS X 10.5.8, Mac OS X 10.6 or later, 512MB+ RAM, 500MB hard disk space, DVD-ROM drive.
Recommended: MIDI keyboard or MIDI guitar, printer, Internet connection, ASIO-compatible soundcard or audio interface (Windows only).

Educational levels

Primary/Elementary

Secondary/High School

University/College

Instrument lessons