Below are links to instructions for importing MusicXML files
into Finale and Sibelius as well as exporting MusicXML from Finale.
At this time, Sibelius cannot export MusicXML. If you use Sibelius,
please save your assignments and discussion activities as PDF
files. Finale users should save their notation as MusicXML files,
while Sibelius users should save their notation as PDF files. These
requirements are to ensure that students (and the instructor) are
able to open and review each other's work. Audio files should be in
MP3 format Saving and opening the MusicXML file from
Berkleemusic.com
1. Click the link to save the file to your computer. Depending
on the way your browser is set up you may be able to choose where
the file is saved, or it may be saved to your default
directory.
2. Do not double click the file via a file browser such as
Windows Explorer (PC) or Finder (Mac). Doing so would open the
MusicXML file in the systems default XML handling application which
will not be Finale or Sibelius.
3. Open your notation software (Finale or Sibelius).
4. Follow the appropriate instructions below:
Importing MusicXML in Finale 2006 or later Importing MusicXML in
Sibelius 4 or later Exporting MusicXML in Finale 2006 or later
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Importing MusicXML files in Finale 2006 or later
1. Select File > MusicXML > Import
2. Select the file to import and click Open.
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Importing MusicXML files in Sibelius 4 or later
1. Select File > Open
2. Select the file to import and click Open.
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Exporting MusicXML files in Finale 2006 or later
1. We recommend you save the file as a Finale formatted file
(.mus) first.
2. Select File > MusicXML > Export
3. Enter a file name and press Save.
Opening MusicXML from BerkleemusicImporting in FinaleImporting
in SibeliusExporting from Finale
