In this post, I’ll walk through how to export your Sibelius score as a video file and upload it to YouTube, with helpful formatting and playback tips. You’ll find a video demonstration of these steps at the end of this post. Feel free to leave any comments or questions below or in the YouTube thread.

Steps to Export Your Score

  1. Format Your Score
    Begin by formatting your score to your liking. Once it’s ready, go to File > Export > Video in Sibelius.
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  2. Select Sound Configuration
    Choose a high-quality sound configuration for the export, such as Sibelius Sounds or NotePerformer over General MIDI. This will give your video a more polished audio quality.
  3. Adjust Export Settings
    Explore the settings for export:
    • Omit Muted Instruments: If parts are muted in the mixer, check this option to exclude them from the export.
    • Show Playback Line: Enable this if you want the playback line to appear as the score plays.
    • Use Score Paper Texture: Customize the background of the video under File > Preferences. Disabling paper texture can reduce the file size, but it’s not necessary on YouTube unless you want a specific look.
    • Use Score Layout: Select this to display the score exactly as it appears on the page. For larger scores, Show Only These Staves can help keep everything in view.
  4. Set Resolution and Save
    Choose the fastest export resolution, as file size won’t impact playback quality on YouTube. Save your file in a designated project folder to keep your videos organized.

Previewing Your Export

After the export, check the video quality by opening the file:

  • Mac Users: Use QuickTime Player by right-clicking and selecting Open With.
  • Windows Users: Use any compatible video player such as VLC Media Player https://www.videolan.org/

Play the video to ensure both playback and audio meet your standards.

Creating Videos for Individual Parts

To make separate videos for individual parts:

  1. Go to Export > Video and select specific parts.
  2. Select Parts: Use Shift for contiguous selections or Command (Mac) / Control (Windows) for non-contiguous selections.
  3. Rename Files: Save each part under a unique name to avoid overwriting files.

Adjusting Parts with Muting in the Mixer

If you’d like to omit specific parts while keeping others audible:

  1. Open the mixer by pressing M.
  2. Mute/Unmute Parts: Click the M button for 50% mute or double-click for full mute.
  3. Check Omit Muted Instruments in the export settings, then name and save the file.

Uploading Your Video to YouTube

To share your video on YouTube:

  1. Upload as Unlisted: This allows only those with the link to view the video.
  2. Go to YouTube Studio > Content to manage and edit each video’s title, description, and visibility.
  3. Once uploaded, copy the video link to share with others.

Watch the Step-by-Step Video

For a visual demonstration of these steps, watch the video below. And if you found this guide helpful, please leave a comment here or in the YouTube thread.