Standard Scores vs. Interactive Scores

Why are there two kinds of scores?

In short: they're suited for different needs.

What's the difference?

To put it simply: standard scores are more for playing; interactive scores are focused on learning and practicing. But of course, you can use any score to both play and practice.

Standard scores are our huge piano score collection with over 20,000 pieces from every genre. Perfect for all playing levels—from beginners who can read just a little music to advanced players. For these scores, playing is the main focus and you can use basic features (like a metronome, annotations, etc.) in the digital player.

Interactive sheet music is available for almost 2,000 of our most popular songs and is a real game-changer for anyone learning to play piano. With helpful interactive features you learn and play songs faster, easier, and with more fun. Listen to the music and play along, loop sections and repeat them, or learn with the virtual piano while following the playhead. If you’re still working on mastering reading music, use the animated falling notes mode. You can also switch all interactive scores to standard sheet music view.

All sheet music is officially licensed through partners like Universal Music Publishing, Faber Music, Schott Music, and more.

Are interactive scores included in all subscription options?

Yes. You’ll find interactive sheet music in both the OKTAV Playing and OKTAV Learning subscriptions.

Why isn’t all sheet music interactive?

Every song we offer interactively is specially prepared on the technical side. We want to offer a big and interesting selection for all skill levels and especially support those learning to play piano.

Our selection of interactive sheet music keeps growing, so we can also offer the latest or especially popular songs.

Your desired song isn't there yet? Just contact us and we'll make the song available interactively within 7 business days.

What features do I get with each sheet music?