Meta

Welcome to the new Scoring Notes

July 6, 2026

Scoring Notes has a brand-new look — the first ground-up redesign in nearly a decade. Here's what's changed, what's stayed the same, and a quick trip back to where this all began.

Meta

Scoring Notes turns 5 (or 13½)

April 15, 2022

As we head into a holiday weekend, it's time to enjoy another notable occasion: the fifth anniversary of the re-launch of Scoring Notes.

Meta

The Scoring Notes Product Guide

July 31, 2019

Introducing the Scoring Notes Product Guide: At-a-glance information about Dorico, Finale, MuseScore, and Sibelius with the date of their latest update, the most current version, supported operating systems, and quick links to the most recent news and reviews, all in one place for the first time.

Meta

10 years for the blog

October 11, 2018

We celebrate the 10th birthday of the Scoring Notes blog by looking back to October 11, 2008 and ahead the the future.

Meta

Scoring Notes turns 1

April 17, 2018

It's hard to believe, but today marks one year of this blog as Scoring Notes. Last year, after more than eight years known as Sibelius Blog, we completely redesigned and renamed this blog to reflect how it naturally evolved into a site that features articles about a variety of products and perspectives about our field. Happy birthday to us!

Meta

Sibelius Blog is now Scoring Notes

April 17, 2017

After more than eight years, Sibelius Blog has a new name — and a new style. Come check out the re-launch of the blog as Scoring Notes, the site about music notation software, technology, and related topics.

Meta

Spring cleaning at the blog

March 31, 2014

It's my hope that a spring cleaning, a few new coats of paint, and other recent changes to this blog result in a more satisfying experience for loyal and casual readers alike.

Meta

Sibelius blog: Top posts of 2013

December 26, 2013

A holiday reading list of some of the top articles from the past year on this blog. News, tips, and reviews await you as you cozy up to the fire.