Make choral scores editable
Convert a printed score into MusicXML you can edit, transpose, and reprint.
For choir directors
Digitize choir sheet music into editable MusicXML.
Turn printed choral scores into editable MusicXML online. StaveWave converts vocal parts, then flags measures that need review before export.
Review the conversion before exporting MusicXML.
No subscription or monthly fees. Start with 100 free signup credits. No credit card required.
Built for the work
What this workflow gives you.
Convert vocal parts
SATB staves and divisi can make recognition less certain, so StaveWave flags uncertain measures for review.
The score check shows you where to look
Uncertain bars are flagged and grouped by cause, so you review what needs attention rather than the whole score.
How StaveWave checks a conversion
The checks behind each export.
See the checks used before you export MusicXML.
Review
The review highlights measures that need attention.
The review shows the original page.
Notation checks
Notation checks look for issues that matter when editing.
Checks review pitch, rhythm, structure, and articulation before you edit in your notation app.
Steps
How StaveWave converts your score.
Upload the printed score
Submit a PDF or scan of the printed choral score.
Review the score check
Review flagged measures and correct the notes that need it.
Export MusicXML
Export for MuseScore, Sibelius, Dorico, or Finale.
Questions
What to know before uploading.
Do I need to install any software?
No. StaveWave runs online, so it works the same on Mac, Windows, Linux, iPad, or a Chromebook with nothing to install.
Can I get practice tracks for each part?
Every result includes a MIDI rendering you can open in your notation app or DAW for per-part audio.
Will it read handwritten or hand-copied parts?
StaveWave is built for printed notation; handwritten parts are not supported.
How good does the scan need to be?
300 DPI or higher, even lighting, and a flat page give the most reliable result.
Ready to convert