Frequently Asked Questions
These pages refer solely to the upgrade from Sibelius 1.x, 2.x, 3.x and 4.x to Sibelius 5. Please refer to the FAQ relating to the more recent upgrade to Sibelius 6.
What's new
Summary of what's new in Sibelius 6
No more tidying up scores
Track changes, compare versions & collaborate
Use great sounds, easily
Can now be created quicker than ever
Conduct the playback of your score
‘Play’ your computer keyboard to input music
Sync with sequencers
Automatically transpose & play back
Sing music into Sibelius
Filters & Find, Plug-ins & Documentation
Over forty other improvements
Questions about the upgrade
What the press are saying
“The options available are staggering, but the simplicity at your fingertips is amazing.”
American Songwriter magazine
“A notation powerhouse... Professionals call Sibelius 5 ‘the perfect notation program,’ and we’d be hard-pressed to find fault with that statement.”
Electronic Musician magazine
“Sibelius 5 is a
first-class piece of software... an outstanding program”
Overall rating: 10/10
Computer Music Magazine
“These fantastic new features make Sibelius 5 well worth the investment for composers, teachers and musicians alike.”
Muso Magazine
"[Sibelius 5's] improved playback quality means there's little reason to
consider using anything else."
Computer Shopper magazine
“An essential upgrade packed with innovation and improvement.”
Hugh John, The Guardian
“Sibelius 5 is simply staggering in its capabilities. It will do almost anything you can think of. If you’re serious about musical notation, this is the package to choose.”
Overall rating: 4.5/5
PC Advisor Magazine
"Sibelius 5 has raised the stakes...
The audio engine and playback 
enhancements are well worth the upgrade price alone"
Overall rating: 9/10
Music Tech magazine
