If you want to upload an exercise to MatchMySound, the best way is to use a file created in MuseScore or export a MusicXML file from your favorite notation software. Before uploading, you’ll need to make a few quick edits to ensure everything looks and sounds great.
How to Open a MusicXML File in MuseScore
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Open MuseScore.
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Go to File > Open.
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Find and select your MusicXML file.
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Save it as a MuseScore file (so you can upload it to MatchMySound later).
Before Uploading: Things to Check
Review your file in MuseScore first to avoid layout or playback issues.
1. Check the Layout
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Switch between Vertical View and Horizontal View (this is the Scroll Mode in MatchMySound). Find this option in the bottom right corner of MuseScore.
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If the measures look too squished, adjust the width:
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Press [ to make measures smaller.
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Press ] to make measures bigger.
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Remember: Any changes made in Horizontal View will also affect Vertical View, so check both!
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2. Verify Important Elements
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Line Breaks:
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To keep the playhead movement smooth, try to have an equal number of measures per line.
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Click a measure and press Enter/Return to add or remove a system break.
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Or, go to Format > Add/Remove System Breaks to apply changes across the entire score.
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Lyrics:
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Make sure the lyrics are correctly placed.
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Check that the correct verse number is set in the Properties Panel if they appear too high or low.
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Instrument Names & Sounds:
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Right-click an instrument, then select Staff/Part Properties to check that the name is correct.
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Use the Mixer Window to assign the correct instrument sound.
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Important: MatchMySound only supports SoundFonts, not Muse Sounds.
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3. Prepare Individual Parts (If You Have Multiple Instruments)
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Open your file in MuseScore.
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Click Parts at the top of the screen.
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Select Open All to create tabs for each instrument.
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Review each part’s layout, line breaks, and other elements.
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Tip: If you skip this step, MatchMySound will auto-generate the parts, but they may not look right!
Additional Tips
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Unroll Repeats: MatchMySound can’t correctly track repeats, jumps, or multiple endings. Instead:
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Add the necessary number of empty measures.
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Copy & paste the repeated sections into those measures.
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Divisi Parts: If you have split sections in one instrument, separate them into individual parts before uploading.
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Add a copy of the instrument in the Instruments tab.
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Select the full part, then go to Tools > Explode to divide it.
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Now you're ready to upload your file to MatchMySound and start using it with your students!