Creating and Editing Music Notation

Creating and Editing Music Notation

Tissimo's notation editor lets you create, edit, and store sheet music directly in your browser. Whether you are writing a new piece from scratch or editing an existing score, the editor provides a full set of tools for working with MusicXML notation.

Opening the Editor

You can open the notation editor from your sheet music library. Click New Sheet to start a blank score, or select an existing piece and click Edit to modify it.

Adding and Editing Notes

1. Select a note duration from the note palette — options include whole, half, quarter, eighth, and sixteenth notes.
2. Click on the staff where you want to place the note. The note snaps to the nearest valid position.
3. To delete a note, select it and press the Delete key or use the delete tool.
4. To modify a note, click on it and change its duration, pitch, or other properties from the palette.

Rests

Select the rest option in the note palette, choose a duration, and click on the staff to insert a rest. Rests follow the same duration options as notes.

Accidentals

After placing a note, apply an accidental (sharp, flat, or natural) from the accidentals toolbar. The accidental attaches to the selected note and updates the display immediately.

Dynamics and Articulations

Add expression to your scores with dynamic markings and articulations:

• Dynamics — Piano (p), forte (f), crescendo, decrescendo, and other standard markings.
• Articulations — Staccato, accent, tenuto, slur, and more. Select the articulation, then click the note you want to apply it to.

Saving Your Work

The editor auto-saves your changes as you work. Your notation is stored in MusicXML format, which is compatible with other music software. You can also save manually at any time using the save button.

To hear your notation played back or export it, see Playback and Exporting Sheet Music. To convert audio to notation, see AI Music Transcription.