Avid Sibelius

What is Avid Sibelius?

Sibelius is a robust and versatile music notation software that enables composers, musicians, and educators to create, edit, and share high-quality musical scores. Designed for Windows, Mac, and historically RISC OS, Sibelius offers an intuitive, task-based interface that streamlines the entire score creation process, allowing users to jump right in and start composing music immediately

Highlights

• Efficient score creation: Sibelius features an intuitive interface that guides users through the entire composition process, enabling quick and easy note input from various sources, including onscreen notation, MIDI devices, and computer keyboards
• Multilayered compositions: With support for up to 16 instrument parts (staves), Sibelius allows users to build rich, multilayered compositions, including the addition of chord symbols, guitar chord diagrams, lyrics, and graphics
• Automated layout and formatting: Sibelius's Magnetic Layout feature automatically arranges and spaces elements within the score, reducing writing time and ensuring beautiful, professional-looking results.