Free Music Notation Software
Barisa's Sounds is free music notation software — no download, no install. Write sheet music, hear instant playback across 26 instruments, and export PDF, MIDI, or WAV in seconds.
No credit card required · 3-day free trial
Everything Included Free
Most free sheet music software is either too basic or hides features behind a paywall. Barisa's Sounds gives you the full toolkit on a free trial — no card required.
Click-to-place note input directly on a music staff. Whole notes, half notes, quarters, eighths, sixteenths, triplets, dotted notes, ties, rests — all supported.
Piano, Guitar, Violin, Viola, Cello, Bass, Drums, Trumpet, Flute, Clarinet, Saxophone, Oboe, Trombone, Harp, and more. Hear your composition come alive.
Export your score as a print-ready PDF. Clean engraving, correct spacing, ready for print or digital sharing.
Download your composition as MIDI for use in DAWs, or WAV audio for immediate playback and sharing. No plugins needed.
Write for multiple instruments simultaneously. Add staves for piano, strings, brass — build a full ensemble score.
Install Barisa's Sounds as a Progressive Web App. It works offline after installation — no internet required once loaded.
How It Works
No tutorials needed. Open Barisa's Sounds and you're writing music in under a minute.
Select from 26 instruments. Pick one or add multiple staves to write for an ensemble.
Click directly on the staff to place notes. Select note duration from the toolbar. Add rests, ties, dots, and triplets as needed.
Hit play to hear instant multi-instrument playback. Export as PDF, MIDI, or WAV when you're done.
How Barisa's Sounds Compares
No installs. No steep learning curve. Barisa's Sounds is the only free notation tool that's fully browser-based and exports PDF, MIDI, and WAV.
| Feature | Barisa's Sounds | MuseScore (Desktop) | Flat.io (Free tier) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Browser-based (no install) | ✓ Yes | ✗ Install required | ✓ Yes |
| PDF export | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | Limited (free) |
| MIDI export | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | Paid only |
| WAV audio export | ✓ Yes | Plugin needed | Paid only |
| No credit card to try | ✓ Yes | ✓ Free forever | ✓ Yes |
| Works offline | ✓ PWA | ✓ Yes | ✗ No |
Export Formats
Everything you need to share, print, or import your music elsewhere.
Try Barisa's Sounds free for 3 days. No credit card, no download. Just open and write.
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