Using the library...
The original score of each art song in the library has been transcribed and is available as both a printable PDF and a Sibelius file (.sib)
The Sibelius file allows you to play, transpose and print the full score; however, to use the file, you will need access to the Sibelius software application and, if you don't have Sibelius, you will need to install either the Scorch plugin for web browsers or purchase a Scorch app for iPad.
You can view and print the scores of each art song by opening the PDF file (the equivalent of a photocopy of the score).
For some songs, PDF files are available in different keys.
If you have never downloaded a PDF file, you will need to FIRST download and install a PDF viewer/reader (we recommend the Adobe Acrobat reader), by clicking on the link below or the red ACROBAT VIEWER, button above.
instructions for use of .sib files
Sibelius is a scorewriter program developed and released by Sibelius Software Limited (now part of Avid Technology). It is the world's largest selling music notation program. Beyond creating, editing and printing music scores, Sibelius can also play the music back using sampled or synthesized sounds.
You can download a Free limited-use version of Sibelius, Sibelius First, from the link below and access other versions of the software, including a version available for iPad and other .sib learning resources.
