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The free Scorch software is required to view and print sheet music on this site. Scorch is a browser plug-in viewer made by Sibelius, one of the most respected software makers in the music industry. Be assured that Scorch is absolutely safe for you to download and certified by McAfee that this download nor any download from this site contains any spyware, adware, viruses or any other unwanted programs.
Scorch Download Instructions:

Scroll down and find your browser and then click on the browser name to get instructions

If you are asked whether you want to allow the installation of the ActiveX control. Click Allow. We assure you it will not harm your computer in any way. Scorch is a perfectly safe browser plug-in made by world renowned music software maker Sibelius

Windows Systems

Overall System requirements:

Windows: Windows 7, Windows XP SP2, Windows Vista , Internet Explorer 7 or later, Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome, SeaMonkey, 20MB hard disk space.
  1. Internet Explorer. Chrome, Firefox and Opera - click here

  2. Please disable pop-up blocker before clicking this link. Scorch installs automatically to Internet Explorer. You will see a sample music file when completed.

    Note: Scorch for Internet Explorer running on Windows is installed automatically as an ActiveX control. If you have Windows 7, Windows XP with the SP2 /SP3 upgrade or Windows Vista it will automatically block ActiveX installations as a safety precaution until you authorize it. If this is the case, Internet Explorer will display a message in yellow directly underneath the Address bar or at the bottom of the page for Windows 7.. Click on this message to ALLOW the install. Remember this software is certified as safe by McAfee.

  3. Chrome Users (Windows Only) - Scorch is now fully compatible with Chrome..click here

Mac Systems

Overall System requirements: Mac OS X: Mac OS X 10.4.11 and above, Safari 5.0.6 or earlier (32-bit mode required on Mac OS X 10.6 and above; not compatible with Safari 5.1 or later on Mac OS X 10.6 or Mac OS X 10.7), Mozilla Firefox 4 or later (32-bit mode required), 20MB hard disk space..

  1. Firefox 17

  2. Please disable pop-up blocker before clicking this link.


  3. Chrome Users - Scorch is not compatible Chrome on Mac systems yet.
Mac OS X: Mac OS X 10.4.11, Mac OS X 10.5.8 or Mac OS X 10.6.8, Mac OS X 10.7 or later,
Safari 5.0.6 or earlier (32-bit mode required on Mac OS X 10.6;)

Not compatible with the Safari browser 5.1 or later on Mac OS X 10.6, Mac OS X 10.7 or later) at this time. We are waiting for the next update which should address this issue. In the meantime we recommend that you use Firefox 17 (Firefox 18, 19. and 20 for some reason is also blocking Scorch but is also being addressed by both Apple and Sibelius in a future update)

Mozilla Firefox 4 or later (32-bit mode required), 20MB hard disk space.

Presently not compatible with Macs using Firefox 18, 19 or 20. While we wait for an update from Apple and Avid (Sibelius) we recommend that you download and use
Firefox 17 in 32 bit mode. For more information and instruction Click here!.

Windows 98, Me or 2000 - Click here!

Linux Workaround as submitted by a customer

click here to install scorch 1. Turn pages
2. Changes which device you use for playback.
3. Playback controls and tempo slider.* Click play button to play from the start, or click on the score to play from that point or stop.
4. Change top instrument or key*
5. Save* This feature is not available for copyright works on this site. Your music is however saved in your download center (see below)
6. Page Setup*
7. Print*
8. Scorch information and updates

Note that not all files play midi, allows for change of instrument and transposing or even a free preview (i.e. .99 Fake / Real Book songs)

Make sure you pick the right format. Some songs do not have lyrics (Piano solo). If you pick the wrong song "DO NOT PRINT" as that will finalize the transaction with the publisher. Instead contact us and we will cancel and either offer a store credit or refund.

Use Page Up/Page Down and the up/down arrow keys to scroll up and down the score.

To play music in the background while you work, just set Scorch playing, then minimize the window!

*Not available for all scores. Some scores may only play an excerpt. You can not save copyright music to your hard drive. It is instead saved to your online account in your download center therefore accessible only by you from any computer or device that has an internet connection.. You have the ability there to create folders and organize your files.

To find out what version of Scorch you are using, Control-click (Mac) or right-click (Windows) on the Scorch window, then click About Scorch.

Do you need scorch in another language?
No problem. To change your country and language settings
click here


Scorch is a McAfee Approved Download - click to verify
It's a free web browser plug-in that let’s you view, transpose, change instruments and print sheet music scores & tab.

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  Print Score
  Start Playback
  Pause Playback
  Stop Playback
  Rewind
  Fast Forward
  Playback Tempo
  Previous Page
  Next Page
  Change Key
  Change Instrument
  Change Playback Device
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