denemo ☆

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Description:
Music notation program

Type: Cask | Latest Version: 2.2@0 | Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Multimedia

Tags: music notation lilypond midi audio

Install: brew install --cask denemo

About:
Denemo is a music notation editor that provides a graphical interface for creating and editing sheet music. It serves as a front-end for the LilyPond typesetting engine, allowing users to write music and then generate high-quality, professional-grade scores. The tool supports MIDI input and playback, making it useful for composers and arrangers seeking precise notation output.

Key Features:

LilyPond integration for professional score engraving
Support for MIDI input and playback
Extensive music symbol library
Support for various musical notations and styles

Use Cases:

Composing and arranging sheet music
Transcribing audio to written notation
Educational tool for learning music notation

Alternatives:

MuseScore – MuseScore is a fully native macOS application, whereas Denemo requires Rosetta 2 on Apple Silicon.
LilyPond – LilyPond is a command-line text-based engraver, while Denemo provides a graphical interface for editing.

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Nov 4, 2023 4:43pm	2.2	0	VERSION_BUMP	cd2f4c3f