LilyPond

LilyPond is a free and open-source macOS app that helps you make beautiful music scores, just like the ones that are hand-engraved. If you love the look of traditional sheet music, this software is perfect for you!

Create Stunning Scores with LilyPond

With LilyPond, you can enjoy high-quality printouts that have the classic elegance of engraved music. This means musicians can focus more on their creativity instead of worrying about how to make their scores look good.

User-Friendly Features

The cool thing about LilyPond is how it lets composers, publishers, and transcribers easily create detailed layouts. You can type in your score information right from the main window. Plus, you get to see changes in real-time!

Undo Mistakes Instantly

If you mess up something while working on your score, no worries! The “Undo” feature lets you fix mistakes with just one click. It’s super handy for anyone who wants to keep their work looking sharp.

Version Control for Easy Editing

LilyPond also has a version control feature. This means you can go back and check out all the different versions of your scores whenever you want—perfect for keeping track of edits!

Integrate Music into Your Documents

You can easily mix music with text by using LaTeX or HTML. Want to add some melodies to your reports? No problem! Plus, the layout settings are customizable to fit your style.

Different Styles at Your Fingertips

You have the option to save the same score in separate files and switch between different stylesheets. This way, you can enjoy two unique looks for your music!

Advanced Features for Expert Users

If you're more experienced, you can use LilyPond’s built-in scripting language called Scheme. This allows access to its layout engine so you can even add custom functions if you're feeling creative.

Download LilyPond Now!

Ready to get started? Download LilyPond here!