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Freely available sheet music online

This page contains links to sheet music publications that are freely available online. The collection includes both digitized printed editions and manuscripts, as well as materials originally created for the web in various file formats. Some sheet music may require a browser plugin, such as Scorch, to view.

IMSLP – Petrucci Music Library

IMSLP is a freely accessible online collection of classical music sheet music compiled from various sources. The service includes over 200,000 compositions by more than 26,000 composers. When using the service, it's important to note that some content may still be under copyright in Finland, as the copyright term in Canada (where the service is based) is only 50 years. In Finland, the term is 70 years.

Musopen

The Musopen website offers over 100,000 freely usable, copyright-free sheet music publications. The content can be browsed by composer, instrument, era, or genre.

Mutopia

The Mutopia Project provides classical music sheet music for free use. The sheet music is either in the public domain or licensed under a Creative Commons licensing. The scores are available in PDF format.

Other online sheet music collections

The University of Helsinki Library's guide to music research includes a list of freely available online sheet music collections. Here you can find links to, for example, complete editions of composers (Bach, Mozart), 18th-century symphonies, liturgical music, folk music, and early popular music. The guide is in English.

Paid sheet music publications

In addition to free resources, paid sheet music publications useful for music teachers and students are available online. You can, if you wish, submit a purchase suggestion for them to your library.

Database of pedagogical works on Music Finland's Composers & Repertoire platform

The database of pedagogical works, comprising over 150 pieces, highlights music by contemporary Finnish composers that is suitable for use in music education institutions. The database is especially useful for instrumental teachers, making it easier to find contemporary works that match their students' skill levels. Sheet music is available for purchase on the platform, either as printed editions or as digital (PDF) publications.

The works have been compiled on the Music Finland Core platform, where they can be found using the search function:

• Select Advanced search on the homepage.
• Make a selection under Category: Pedagogical works.
• Perform a search, for example by composer, instrumentation, or year of composition.