Abstract: Systems and methods for editing a computer-base musical score include detecting a collision between objects placed in the score and automatically moving one of the colliding objects out of the way to eliminate the collision. Selection of the object to be moved is based on a comparison of the priority levels of the colliding objects. To enhance clarity and legibility of the score, objects are organized into groups of similar type objects. Groups are treated as a single object for the purposes of avoiding collisions. Certain object types are transformed, including scaled, rotated, or sheared, to avoid collisions.

Abstract: A method of processing music data is disclosed. The method comprises storing score data providing a representation of a musical score and storing part data defining a musical part derived from the score, the part data including data specific to the part. The score data and part data together form an accessible data representation of the part. The method further comprises modifying or outputting the part by accessing the part representation. The method finds particular use in music notation software.

Abstract: Systems and methods for editing a computer-base musical score include detecting a collision between objects placed in the score and automatically moving one of the colliding objects out of the way to eliminate the collision. Selection of the object to be moved is based on a comparison of the priority levels of the colliding objects. To enhance clarity and legibility of the score, objects are organized into groups of similar type objects. Groups are treated as a single object for the purposes of avoiding collisions. Certain object types are transformed, including scaled, rotated, or sheared, to avoid collisions.

Abstract: Systems and methods for identifying musical sounds are provided. In one implementation, a method includes receiving a collection of sound identifiers. Each sound identifier in the collection identifies a sound. Each sound identifier is associated with a corresponding audio representation. The collection of sound identifiers is used to construct a hierarchy of sound identifiers where each sound identifier appears only once in the hierarchy of sound identifiers. The hierarchy of sound identifiers is arranged according to a musical similarity between the sounds identified by the collection of sound identifiers. A selection of a first sound identifier is received. The first audio representation corresponding to the first sound identified by the first sound identifier is unavailable. The second sound identifier identifies a second sound that is musically similar to the first sound identified by the first sound identifier.

Abstract: Systems and methods for using musical data are provided. In one implementation, a method is provided that includes receiving input selecting a musical phrase including musical data. A copy of the musical phrase is created and persistently stored. An input is received selecting a destination location in a musical score. The copy of the persistently stored musical phrase is placed into the musical score at the selected location.

Abstract: Systems and methods for identifying musical sounds are provided. In one implementation, a method includes receiving a collection of sound identifiers. Each sound identifier in the collection identifies a sound. Each sound identifier is associated with a corresponding audio representation. The collection of sound identifiers is used to construct a hierarchy of sound identifiers where each sound identifier appears only once in the hierarchy of sound identifiers. The hierarchy of sound identifiers is arranged according to a musical similarity between the sounds identified by the collection of sound identifiers. A selection of a first sound identifier is received. The first audio representation corresponding to the first sound identified by the first sound identifier is unavailable. The second sound identifier identifies a second sound that is musically similar to the first sound identified by the first sound identifier.

Abstract: A method of processing music data is disclosed. The method comprises storing score data providing a representation of a musical score and storing part data defining a musical part derived from the score, the part data including data specific to the part. The score data and part data together form an accessible data representation of the part. The method further comprises modifying or outputting the part by accessing the part representation. The method finds particular use in music notation software.