A browser service, not a phone app
StaveWave opens in any browser — Mac, Windows, Linux, iPad, or Chromebook — with nothing to install.
PlayScore alternative
A PlayScore alternative for editable MusicXML.
PlayScore 2 is a mobile app for reading and playing sheet music. StaveWave runs in any browser: upload a score, review flagged bars, export MusicXML.
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.
Built for editing, not just playback
The deliverable is standard MusicXML you can open in your notation app, with MXL and MIDI alongside.
Review flagged measures
StaveWave flags uncertain measures, grouped by cause, before you open the file.
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 score
Submit your file in your browser and let StaveWave validate it.
Review the score check
Review flagged measures, grouped by cause.
Export MusicXML
Export MusicXML, compressed MXL, and MIDI for any standard notation app.
Questions
What to know before uploading.
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Do I need to install any software?
No. StaveWave is an online service on Mac, Windows, Linux, iPad, and Chromebook. There is nothing to install and nothing to keep updated.
How is this different from a mobile scanning app?
It runs online rather than as an installed app, and it's organized around reviewing MusicXML, not playback.
What formats can I export?
MusicXML, compressed MXL, and MIDI.
Does it work on a tablet?
Yes — any iPad or Android tablet with a browser can upload and review.
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