Resources•6 min read
Enharmonic Notes Explained
C-sharp and D-flat are the same key on the piano but two different names. Here is why the same pitch has more than one spelling, and how to know which one a piece of music should use.
Songscription Blog & Music Transcription Resources
Explore Songscription's guides to music transcription, sheet music, MIDI, piano roll, and AI-powered music learning, plus product updates and company announcements from the Songscription team.
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Comparison•9 min read
Best Music Notation Software That Exports to MIDI and MusicXML (2026)
If you need editable MIDI, MusicXML, and PDF out of your notation software, here is the field in 2026. A format-by-format comparison of MuseScore, Sibelius, Dorico, Flat, Noteflight, and Songscription.
Comparison•8 min read
Best Music Score Maker for Exporting Transcriptions to Logic, Ableton, and Other DAWs
Want to turn a recording into a score and drop it straight into Logic Pro, Ableton, or FL Studio? Here are the best score makers for DAW-ready transcriptions in 2026, and which file each DAW actually wants.
Resources•7 min read
What Is a Scale in Music? Major and Minor Scales Explained
A scale is an ordered set of notes that gives a piece its key and its mood. Here is what a scale is, how major and minor scales are built, and why they matter when you read or transcribe a song.
Resources•7 min read
What Is a Musical Interval? Thirds, Fifths, and Octaves Explained
An interval is the distance between two notes, and it is the unit almost all of music is built from. Here is how intervals are named and counted, and why they are the fastest way to train your ear.
Resources•8 min read
Music Modes Explained: Dorian, Mixolydian, and the Rest
The modes are seven scales that share the same notes but start in different places, and each has its own character. Here is what the modes are, how to build them, and how to hear them in real songs.
Resources•7 min read
Note Values and Rhythm Explained: Whole, Half, and Quarter Notes
Pitch tells you which note; rhythm tells you when and how long. Here is how note values work, from whole notes down to sixteenths, plus rests, dots, and ties, so you can read the timing on a page.
Resources•7 min read
What Is a Cadence in Music? Authentic, Plagal, and More
A cadence is the chord move that ends a musical phrase, the punctuation of harmony. Here are the four cadences worth knowing, what each one sounds like, and how to spot them in a song.
Resources•7 min read
Dynamics and Articulation in Music, Explained
Dynamics mark how loud, articulation marks how each note is played. Here is what the symbols mean, from piano and forte to staccato and slurs, and why they are what turns notes into music.
Resources•8 min read
Can AI Turn a Song Into Sheet Music? What's Possible in 2026
Yes, purpose-built AI can turn a recording into readable sheet music, and it is genuinely good now. Here is what it does well, where it still needs your ear, and how to get the cleanest result.
Tutorial•8 min read
How to Get Better at Transcribing Music by Ear
Transcribing by ear is a trainable skill, not a gift. Here is a practical ear-training routine built around real songs, and how to use AI transcription to check your work instead of replacing it.
Resources•6 min read
What Is the Circle of Fifths? A Plain-English Guide
The circle of fifths arranges all twelve keys in a ring so each step is a perfect fifth. Here is what it shows, how to read it, and the everyday jobs it makes faster.
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