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Edit Your Score in MuseScore

Your transcription outputs a MusicXML file that you can open in notation software to continue editing. Fix notes, add dynamics, adjust the layout, and print professional-looking scores.

1. Download Your MusicXML File

Go to My Transcriptions and find the transcription you want to edit. Click the XML button to download the MusicXML file to your computer.

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My Transcriptions page with the XML download button highlighted

The file will be saved as .musicxml— this is a universal format supported by virtually all notation software.

2. Open in MuseScore (Free & Recommended)

MuseScore 4 is a free, open-source notation editor available for Windows, macOS, and Linux. It's the easiest way to edit your transcription.

  1. Download and install MuseScore from musescore.org
  2. Open MuseScore
  3. Go to File → Open
  4. Navigate to your downloaded .musicxml file and open it
  5. Your score will appear in the MuseScore editor, ready to edit

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MuseScore with File → Open dialog visible

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A transcribed score opened in MuseScore, ready for editing

3. Other Notation Software

MusicXML is a universal standard. Any notation software that supports MusicXML import will work with your transcription files:

Sibelius

by Avid · Commercial

File → Open → select your .musicxml file

Finale

by MakeMusic · Commercial

File → Open → select MusicXML file

Dorico

by Steinberg · Commercial

File → Import → MusicXML

Flat.io

Online · Free tier available

Import MusicXML directly in your browser — no software to install

4. Tips for Editing Your Score

  • AI transcription gives you a strong starting point, but you should review the output for accuracy — especially for complex passages
  • Check the key signature and time signature — adjust them if the AI picked a different enharmonic spelling or meter
  • Add dynamics (pp, mf, ff), pedal markings, and articulations that AI transcription doesn't capture from audio
  • Use MuseScore's playback feature to listen through and verify the transcription sounds correct
  • Export your finished score as PDF for printing, or as MIDI for use in a DAW

5. Your Rights

Scores you generate with Bots for Music are yours to use as you wish — print them, share them, perform from them, or publish them.

However, you are responsible for having the necessary rights to the underlying source material. If you transcribed a copyrighted recording, you may need permissions to distribute the resulting sheet music.

See our Terms of Service (Section 12) for full details.

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