Ever had to deal with crumpled, torn, and misplaced sheet music? We don’t blame you; they can be quite troublesome to carry around. We’ve all experienced the days of stuffing our sheet music into the little pockets of our instrument bags. Thankfully, new technology has introduced us to sheet music apps! Not only are your sheet music safe from wear and tear, but they are also easily accessible and much more convenient to carry around.
In no particular order, here are our picks for the best sheet music apps available right now!
1. OnSong (free with in-app subscriptions)
With countless features to support your musical workflow, OnSong allows you to store, sort, customize, and perform your music all in one place. While the free version is sufficient, their in-app subscriptions offer enticing features. With a premium subscription, you can personalize and manage your library, edit it across devices, email and export your sheet music, annotate, and much more.
OnSong is currently only available for download on iOS (don’t worry, Android users; we have more options for you!).
2. MuseScore (free with in-app subscriptions)
Built by an open-source community, MuseScore is an impressive sheet music software. You’ll have access to over 1.5 million pieces of free sheet music for various instruments across different genres. With their in-app subscription, MusicScore PRO+, you’ll enjoy an ad-free experience, more learning and sharing options, and additional features.
MuseScore is one of the most versatile software options for musicians, available on Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS, and Android.
3. Musicnotes (free with in-app subscriptions)
With over 400,000 sheet music arrangements readily available, Musicnotes is suitable for both beginners and experienced musicians. Although you’ll need to purchase each sheet music piece individually, Musicnotes allows you to import your own sheet music via Dropbox. This pay-per-piece model can be beneficial, as it lets you buy only the compositions you want rather than paying for a bundle of sheets you may never use. With over 50 million downloads, Musicnotes is certainly a force to be reckoned with.
This app is compatible with many devices, including Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS, and Android.
4. Paperless Music ($4.99)
The most budget-friendly app on this list, Paperless Music has no ads, no in-app purchases, no subscriptions, and no account requirements. With a one-time cost of $4.99, Paperless Music is a straightforward, general-purpose music reader that allows you to import and export your own sheet music. It also features a Collection option that lets you group your chosen sheet music for convenience, along with editing tools for annotations!
Unfortunately, Paperless Music is currently only available for iOS.
5. GuitarTab (free with in-app purchases)
Another straightforward sheet music app, GuitarTab is optimized for guitarists. With access to more than 800,000 free tabs, GuitarTab is perfect for users who want to learn songs easily. This app is relatively budget-friendly compared to many other guitar-oriented sheet music apps. It’s no surprise that GuitarTab has received tens of thousands of downloads and numerous positive reviews.
GuitarTab is available on both iOS and Android.
Even with sheet music apps that have auto-scrolling features for hands-free convenience, sometimes you might prefer to flip through the pages yourself. All the apps featured in this list are compatible with the Stomp Bluetooth foot pedal—the most robust and reliable pedal on the market. Flip through your sheet music hands-free with the Stomp Bluetooth foot pedal!
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