Harmony Assistant
Harmony Assistant: A desktop score editor with accompaniment, audio tools, tablature and MIDI/MusicXML support. Ranked #12 of 38 in Music Notation Software by our editors (8.0/10); pricing: Paid; best for composers needing accompaniment and score editing.
At a glance
- Editor score8.0 / 10
- PricingPaid
- Best forComposers needing accompaniment and score editing
- Free planNo
- DeploymentDesktop
- Facts checked19 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Combines score editing with automatic accompaniment and drum-pattern generation
- Supports tablature, chord diagrams, lyrics and performer-specific score views
- Runs on Windows, macOS and Linux with MIDI and MusicXML import and export
Where it doesn't
- No free plan; the evaluation disables saving and limits printing
- Paid license is tied to a given platform
- Its broad feature set may be more than needed for basic notation
Our verdict on Harmony Assistant
Harmony Assistant is desktop music notation and composition software for composers and arrangers who want score editing alongside accompaniment and audio tools. It offers page and engraver modes for working with scores, and can prepare instrument-specific views for performer parts. The software runs on Windows, macOS and Linux, making it an option for musicians who prefer desktop software across those operating systems.
Beyond notation, Harmony Assistant can generate automatic accompaniment and drum patterns, and includes a digital synthesizer with an instrument sound database. Musicians can record and edit audio tracks, enter notes with a MIDI keyboard, and import or export MIDI and MusicXML. Tablature editing, chord-diagram calculation, lyrics and MIDI Karaoke support extend its use to guitar arrangements, vocal material and playback-oriented work. This breadth makes it more than a score editor, though buyers seeking only basic notation may find the range of tools unnecessary.
The license is a one-time purchase for a given platform, with free updates for future versions. A trial download has no time limit, but unregistered use disables saving and limits printing; registration unlocks saving, printing and the full feature set. That gives prospective buyers room to evaluate the workflow before purchasing, while making the trial less suitable for completing or distributing finished scores. Composers who want accompaniment generation, audio editing and notation in one desktop application should consider it; those who need a free plan or an unrestricted evaluation should look elsewhere.
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Harmony Assistant fact sheet
| Free plan | No |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Not verified |
| Deployment | Desktop |
| MusicXML support | Yes |
| MIDI support | Yes |
| Parts extraction | Yes |
| Tablature support | Yes |
| Collaboration features | Not verified |
| Deployment | Desktop |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Pricing | Paid (source) |
| Website | myriad-online.com |
| Facts checked | 19 Sep 2026 |
Alternatives to Harmony Assistant
- DoricoA full notation and engraving workflow, with free editions and a 60-day trial.9.3
- SibeliusSibelius combines detailed score creation with browser-based sharing and review.9.2
- MuseScore StudioA capable desktop notation editor with MusicXML, MIDI, parts, playback, and exports at no cost.9.1
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