The Cowirrie Guide to Writing Sheet Music

The posts linked below describe the craft of notating music.  This is relevant to composers in the same way that learning to type is useful to novelists.  For assistance with the art of composing or arranging, seek help elsewhere.

Introduction

Getting Started

How do I start writing sheet music on my computer?

How do I efficiently write sheet music on my computer?

What does typing sheet music on my keyboard look like?

Articulations

How can I efficiently add slurs and ties to my sheet music?

Expressions

How can I efficiently add dynamics to my sheet music?

Advanced

Printing

How can I name every page of my Sibelius scores?

How can I turn my sheet music into a book?

LilyPond

What is a LilyPond file?

How do I read this LilyPond file?

How do I edit a LilyPond file?

How do I transpose a LilyPond part?

Can I import a LilyPond file into my graphical notation editor?