Specialized Notation
Music Notation
Master music notation in LaTeX. Learn musical symbols, notes, chord notation, and how to create professional music scores and examples.
Learn how to typeset musical notation, symbols, and scores professionally in LaTeX.
Essential Music Packages
Musical Symbols
Symbol | LaTeX | Description |
---|---|---|
♩ | \quarternote | Quarter note |
♪ | \eighthnote | Eighth note |
♫ | \twonotes | Beamed eighth notes |
♭ | \flat | Flat |
♯ | \sharp | Sharp |
♮ | \natural | Natural |
𝄞 | \trebleclef | Treble clef |
𝄢 | \bassclef | Bass clef |
𝄐 | \textmusicalnote | Generic note |
Basic Music Notation
Note Values and Rests
Accidentals and Key Signatures
Chord Notation
Chord Symbols with harmony
Rendered output:
\Cma | → | C |
\CmaSe | → | Cmaj7 |
\CmiSeFlat | → | Cm7♭5 |
F\sharp mi | → | F♯m |
Guitar Chord Diagrams
Using the guitar Package
Simple Scores with MusiXTeX
Basic Staff Notation
Two-Staff System
Lead Sheets with leadsheets
Song Structure
Rhythm Notation
Time Signatures and Tempo
Musical Expressions
Dynamics and Articulation
ABC Notation Integration
Using ABC Notation
Musical Analysis
Roman Numeral Analysis
Form Analysis
Lyrics and Text
Aligning Lyrics to Music
Musical Tables
Interval Reference Table
Special Music Characters
Unicode Music Symbols
Best Practices
Choose the Right Package
Select packages based on your needs - MusiXTeX for full scores, harmony for chord symbols
Consistent Notation
Use standard music notation conventions throughout
Clear Layout
Ensure adequate spacing between staves and systems
Compile Multiple Times
Music packages often require multiple compilation passes
Troubleshooting
Common issues:
- MusiXTeX requires special compilation: Run
musixtex
command - Font conflicts: Some music fonts require specific setup
- Spacing issues: Manual adjustment often needed for complex scores