Sheet Music Creation – Professional Editions from Your Music
From audio, MIDI or sketch – print-ready, digitally optimised, ready for worldwide distribution.
You have the music. We create the sheet music.
What We Create
Transcription from audio
We transcribe your recording into a playable sheet music edition – for piano, voice, ensemble or any other instrumentation. The starting point is a clean recording, the result a professionally typeset PDF edition.
Sheet music from MIDI
Anyone who has produced in a DAW can use their MIDI data as the starting point. This speeds up the process and is generally more affordable than transcription from audio.
Arrangement
Your piece needs to be set for a different instrumentation – as a piano arrangement, for string quartet, brass quintet or choir? We handle the complete arrangement and deliver a print-ready edition.
Fair copy / Music engraving
You have handwritten notation or a rough sketch? We engrave it professionally in notation software – clean, readable, publishing-ready.
Proofreading and layout for existing notation
You already have a notation file – as MusicXML, Sibelius, Finale or Dorico – and want to make it publication-ready? We proofread your notation, correct errors in the score and give your edition the professional layout it deserves. The result is a print-ready, commercially standard sheet music edition – ready for distribution.
| Transcription Service | Price per second | Example 3 minutes | |
| Solo instrument (e.g. alto saxophone) | €0.37 / sec. | approx. €67 | |
| Piano solo transcription | €0.37 / sec. | approx. €67 | |
| Voice & piano accompaniment | €0.47 / sec. | approx. €85 | |
| String quartet | €0.67 / sec. | approx. €121 | |
| Brass quintet | €0.77 / sec. | approx. €139 |
Prices apply to orders based on audio recordings. For MIDI files or existing notation, a more affordable quote is often possible – ask directly.
Delivery time: typically 3–5 working days. Please arrange in advance if you have a fixed release date.
All prices are net. For clients with a valid VAT ID within the EU, as well as for clients from third countries, no German VAT will be charged.
Quality in Music Notation
Proofreading
Professional and with high standards for correct music notation. Every edition is reviewed by our notation team – rhythm notation, enharmonic spelling, dynamics, performance markings. Only double-checked notation as the result.
Layout
With a lot of passion for beautiful sheet music. Page breaks, line lengths, font sizes and spacing are set so that the edition reads well on paper, on screen and on a tablet. Enjoy music with your eyes.
Soundnotation in Comparison
Soundnotation compared to AI tools and manual services.
| Feature | Soundnotation | AI Tools | Manual Services | |
| Instrument Coverage & Complexity | ✅ Single instruments to complex ensembles – string quartet, ensemble & big band | ⛔ Mostly limited to single instruments or simple ensembles | 🟨 Depends on the provider – complex ensembles are rare | |
| AI Transcription | ✅ Automatic AI transcription for quick results | ✅ Often limited to single instruments, no proofreading | ⛔ Not available | |
| Professional Proofreading | ✅ By trained musicians – playability guaranteed | ⛔ No proofreading | 🟨 Available with some providers | |
| Notation Quality | ✅ Musician-friendly layout – optimal spacing, logical line and page breaks for smooth playing | 🟨 Often flawed spacing, inconvenient line or page breaks – makes sight-reading harder | 🟨 Varies depending on the provider and tool used | |
| PDF Output | ✅ Web-optimized PDF for digital use and print-ready PDF for professional printing | 🟨 Usually only a standard PDF – no distinction by purpose | 🟨 Usually only standard PDF | |
| Flexible Output Formats | ✅ PDF, MusicXML, EPUB, MIDI, audio samples, and more | 🟨 Mostly PDF and MIDI | 🟨 Usually only PDF | |
| Professional Music Design & Layout | ✅ Book-like, customized editions possible | ⛔ Standardized output | ⛔ No advanced design options | |
| Turnaround Time | 🟨 Varies depending on project scope | ✅ Minutes | 🟨 Days to weeks |
Straight on to Distribution
A finished sheet music edition is the first step. The second is distribution: Soundnotation distributes your editions automatically to all connected sheet music platforms worldwide – with one click, without any extra effort.
More about sheet music distribution: soundnotation.com/en/distribution
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I have a piece by someone else transcribed or arranged? Yes – but for works still under copyright you need the permission of the rights holder. Soundnotation creates the edition; licensing is the responsibility of the client. More in the sheet music licensing article.
What if I do not have a clean recording? It is worth getting in touch – in many cases there are solutions even for more difficult source material.
How many pieces can I order? As many as you like – individual orders or larger catalogues. Anyone who publishes sheet music regularly can build up their catalogue step by step.
How long does creation take? Typically 3–5 working days. For larger orders or a fixed publication date, please arrange this in advance.
Can I sell the finished edition directly through Soundnotation? Yes – the finished sheet music edition is fed directly into the Soundnotation distribution system and is available for sale on all connected platforms. More about distribution.
Soundnotation supports you in the creation and utilization of musical works in sheet music form with a modern, platform-oriented approach. This allows you to tap into new markets and target groups without any effort, saving you time and money.
Start now and discover the possibilities of sound notation!
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