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Hyperscore
What Hyperscore is
Hyperscore is a game-like music composition app designed to help people create music without a steep theory learning curve. Users make musical motives in Melody and Percussion windows, then draw lines in a Sketch Window to build a composition. A Harmony Line provides harmonic structure; each sketched line can be assigned an instrument sound, and users can adjust tempo and individual line volume. Melody windows support polyphonic melodies and chords.
Editing tools include drawing, redrawing, cutting, and erasing, as well as arbitrary time signatures and adjustable grid detail and snapping. Hyperscore supports MIDI and collaboration, but not MusicXML. New Harmony Line describes itself as a nonprofit and says it redeveloped the app for the web. Hyperscore 5 runs in modern browsers on desktop and mobile systems, though feature support varies by browser. A free Starter plan includes five user profiles, five scores, four melody and percussion windows, and one sketch window. Paid plans add capacity and exports: Basic includes MP3 export, while Premium and Supreme include MP3 and MIDI export. Sharing and community features are listed across tiers.
Who it suits
Hyperscore may suit learners and composers who want a visual, game-like way to build music, including users of different experience levels. Its educator access and Classroom option may also interest teaching settings, subject to the listed classroom requirements.
What it does well
- Free Starter plan available.
- Supports MIDI and collaboration.
- Includes drawing and editing tools for compositions.
- Paid plans offer MP3 and MIDI exports.
- Runs in modern browsers across desktop and mobile systems.
What to know first
- Does not support MusicXML.
- Classroom use requires student email, verification, and Wi-Fi.
- iOS accounts are supported only through Safari.
- Browser feature support varies.
Limits
Starter is limited to five user profiles, five scores, four melody and percussion windows, and one sketch window. Basic includes MP3 export; MP3 and MIDI export are included in Premium and Supreme. Lite saves pieces locally and does not support easy remixing and sharing.
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Basic | $3.99/mo (month) · 5 user profiles · 10 scores · 8 melody/percussion windows · 2 sketch windows · 4 instrument sets · 6 themes · MP3 export | $3.99 a month |
| Premium | $9.99/mo (month); $8.00/mo (month) annual · 5 user profiles · 20 scores · Unlimited melody/percussion and sketch windows · All instrument sets and themes · MP3 and MIDI export | $9.99 a month |
| Supreme | $14.99/mo (month); $12.00/mo (month) annual · 5 user profiles · Unlimited scores, melody/percussion windows, and sketch windows · All instrument sets and themes · MP3 and MIDI export | $14.99 a month |
| Hyperscore Classroom | Free for schools and school districts; annual rate $199 + $2/seat annual · Seat-count profiles and students · Unlimited scores, educators, and classroom groups · Curricular resources · Personalized technical support | Free |
| Starter | Free · 5 user profiles · 5 scores · 4 melody/percussion windows · 1 sketch window · Orchestra instruments · Classic, Light, and Dark themes | Free |
As newharmonyline.org lists them, read 9 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Getting started
- Open the Hyperscore website in a modern browser on a supported system.
- Choose the Starter plan or review Basic, Premium, Supreme, and Classroom options.
- Create thematic motives in Melody and Percussion windows.
- Draw lines in the Sketch Window and assign instrument sounds.
- Adjust harmony, tempo, volume, and editing settings as needed.
- For Classroom use, arrange student email addresses, email login verification, and Wi-Fi.
Verdict
Hyperscore offers a visual composition workflow built around motives, sketched lines, and harmonic structure. The free Starter tier has defined profile and score limits, while paid tiers add capacity and export options.
Questions
Is there a free plan?
Yes. Starter is free and includes five profiles, five scores, four melody and percussion windows, and one sketch window.
What do the paid plans cost?
Basic costs $3.99 a month. Premium costs $9.99 a month, or $8.00/mo (month) annually; Supreme costs $14.99 a month, or $12.00/mo (month) annually.
Which platforms does Hyperscore support?
It is listed for Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, web, and Windows. Hyperscore 5 runs in modern browsers on Windows 7+, macOS 11+, Linux, Chrome OS 120+, Android 11+, and iOS 16.1+, with browser feature support varying.
Does Hyperscore support MIDI and MusicXML?
MIDI is supported, while MusicXML is not. Basic includes MP3 export; Premium and Supreme include MP3 and MIDI export.
Who makes Hyperscore?
New Harmony Line makes Hyperscore and describes itself as a nonprofit.
Facts from Hyperscore's own pages
- Browser and device support
- Hyperscore 5 runs in modern browsers on Windows 7+, macOS 11+, Linux, Chrome OS 120+, Android 11+, and iOS 16.1+, with feature support varying by browser. · newharmonyline.org, 9 Oct 2026
- Classroom constraints
- Classroom use requires student email addresses, email login verification, and Wi-Fi; the separate Lite option works offline after installation but saves pieces locally and does not support easy remixing and sharing. · newharmonyline.org, 9 Oct 2026
- Collaboration features
- Yes · newharmonyline.org, 24 Sept 2026
- Composition workflow
- Users create thematic motives in Melody and Percussion windows, then draw lines in the Sketch Window to build a composition. · newharmonyline.org, 9 Oct 2026
- Deployment
- web · newharmonyline.org, 24 Sept 2026
- Editing
- Hyperscore includes stroke drawing, redrawing, cutting, and erasing, plus arbitrary time signatures and adjustable grid detail and snapping. · newharmonyline.org, 9 Oct 2026
- Education use
- The maker describes Hyperscore as an educational aid for users of all experience levels and offers free educator access. · newharmonyline.org, 9 Oct 2026
- Export and sharing
- Paid plans include MP3 export on Basic and MP3 and MIDI export on Premium, Supreme, and Classroom, while sharing and community are listed across all tiers. · newharmonyline.org, 9 Oct 2026
- Free plan
- Yes · newharmonyline.org, 24 Sept 2026
- Harmony and dynamics
- The Harmony Line provides harmonic structure, and users can adjust tempo and the volume of individual sketched lines. · newharmonyline.org, 9 Oct 2026
- Instruments and voices
- Each sketched line can be assigned an instrument sound, and the Melody Window supports polyphonic melodies and chords. · newharmonyline.org, 9 Oct 2026
- iOS limitation
- On iOS and iPadOS, accounts are supported only through Safari, and cloud score editing may require disabling Safari’s Prevent Cross-Site Tracking setting. · newharmonyline.org, 9 Oct 2026
- Maker
- New Harmony Line describes itself as a nonprofit and says it redeveloped Hyperscore as a web-based application. · newharmonyline.org, 9 Oct 2026
- MIDI support
- Yes · newharmonyline.org, 24 Sept 2026
- MusicXML support
- No · newharmonyline.org, 24 Sept 2026
- Privacy and children
- The privacy policy says parents or guardians of children under 13 must review it and submit a parental permission form. · newharmonyline.org, 9 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- Hyperscore is a game-like music composition app designed to let users compose music without a steep theory learning curve. · newharmonyline.org, 9 Oct 2026
- Support
- The maker provides FAQs, troubleshooting, quick-tip videos, and a contact-support option; Classroom includes personalized technical support. · newharmonyline.org, 9 Oct 2026
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