Notation file import

Convert MusicXML to Guitar Tab

When you already have a MusicXML export from notation software, Frettify can skip PDF recognition and generate editable guitar tablature directly from the score data.

Quick answer

Frettify converts MusicXML notation files into editable guitar tablature, using structured score data as a cleaner starting point than scanned PDF recognition.

Import notation data without running OCR on a PDF.

Preserve the review path from parsed MusicXML into generated tab.

Move converted music into the editor or Tab Viewer workflow.

Supported inputs and outputs

  • Input: MusicXML
  • Output: editable guitar tab
  • Optional next step: tab viewer file generation

Typical workflow

  • Upload a MusicXML file
  • Generate guitar tablature
  • Inspect warnings and note mapping
  • Edit or export the result

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Questions musicians ask

Why use MusicXML instead of PDF?

MusicXML is structured notation data, so it avoids the recognition step needed for PDF score images and can be a cleaner starting point.

Can I change the generated fret choices?

Yes. The generated tab can be opened in the editor so you can refine positions for the way you play.

Does MusicXML conversion require PDF recognition?

No. MusicXML conversion starts from structured notation data, so Frettify can skip the PDF recognition step and move directly into tab generation.

Start converting music in Frettify Studio.

Use the Frettify workspace above to convert notation, review the generated tab, and refine the result in the browser.

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