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OpenSheetMusicDisplay
Block or shortcode to render MusicXML in the browser as sheet music using OSMD.
The facts
- Active installs
- 100+
- Price
- Free
- Last updated
- 18 Feb 2026
- Added
- Feb 2021
- Requires WP
- 5.6.0
- Tested up to
- WP 6.9.7
- Requires PHP
- 7.0.0
- Downloads
- 9,496
Our analysis
AI-assistedOpenSheetMusicDisplay is a WordPress plugin designed for rendering MusicXML files directly on your site. It provides two blocks: the 'OSMD Sheet Music' block for displaying sheet music and the 'OSMD QR Code' block for linking to the PracticeBird app via QR code. Users can upload .xml, .musicxml, and .mxl files to the Media Library for use in these blocks.
The plugin includes options for rendering and updating sheet music, allowing for both automatic and manual re-rendering. It is suitable for users who want to integrate sheet music into their WordPress sites, particularly musicians and educators.
Best for: This plugin suits musicians and educators looking to display sheet music on their WordPress sites.
What it does well
- ✓Free to use from the WordPress.org directory
- ✓Supports multiple MusicXML file formats
- ✓Includes options for both automatic and manual rendering
- ✓Provides QR code linking to the PracticeBird app
Where it falls short
- •Limited information on performance and user ratings
- •No features mentioned beyond those in the description
Verdict
OpenSheetMusicDisplay offers a straightforward solution for integrating MusicXML files into WordPress. It is useful for those specifically needing to display sheet music and link to related apps.
From the developer
OSMD's own description of OpenSheetMusicDisplay, lightly tidied.
This plugin provides two blocks for MusicXML usages:
- The ‘OSMD Sheet Music’ block brings OpenSheetMusicDisplay seamlessly to your WordPress site!
This will allow you to render responsive MusicXML live in your visitors’ browser.
It enables uploading of .xml, .musicxml and .mxl files to your WordPress Media Library, which can then be selected in the block for rendering.
(We have also added a shortcode in this plugin for those who do not use the Gutenberg editor.)
- Additionally, as of 1.3.0 we have added another block: ‘OSMD QR Code’. This block allows you to deeplink your musicXML directly into our PracticeBird app via QR code, mobile icon, or both!
OSMD Sheet Music Block Options
The block has a number of options in the sidebar (Inspector Controls) described here.
Rendering
The section immediately below the block heading contains two controls related to re-rendering the sheet music.
Automatically Rerender on Change
Toggle, Default: Off
When this is on, any change to the lower settings (except for ‘Container Aspect Ratio’) will trigger a re-render of the sheet music in the editor.
This is not recommended for larger pieces of sheet music, as rendering can take time.
It is best to do ‘batch’ updates with the settings and use the ‘Rerender’ button to manually preview the changes.
Rerender
Button
This button is used to trigger a manual rerender of the sheet music in the currently selected OSMD block.
This is particularly useful for updating the settings of larger pieces of sheet music that take longer to render.
Basic Options
This section contains basic options for the block: the musicXML file to render as well as some display options.
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