About blank staff paper
Manuscript paper for composing and transcribing. Five-line staves run evenly down the page with a comfortable gap between systems, plus optional start and end barlines. Set the staff line gap to suit your handwriting.
Blank manuscript (staff) paper for writing music by hand. Five-line staves run down the page with an even gap between systems and optional start and end barlines, so composing, arranging and transcribing stay tidy. Set the staff line gap to suit your handwriting.
Wider spacing gives room for lyrics, chord symbols and fingering; tighter spacing fits more music per page. It works for any instrument or vocal part.
Great for
- Composing and arranging
- Music theory and lessons
- Transcribing by ear
- Sight-reading practice
Common questions
How many staves fit on a page?
That depends on the staff spacing you choose — wider gaps give fewer, roomier staves; tighter gaps fit more systems.
Can I add barlines?
Yes — optional start and end barlines help you rule off systems neatly.
Guides for this paper
Printing at the right size
Every sheet is drawn in real units, so it prints true to size as long as you print at 100%. In the print dialog, set the scale to 100% and turn off “Fit to page” or “Shrink oversized pages” — then a 5 mm square really measures 5 mm. Download a vector SVG to edit later, a PNG at up to 600 dpi, or a ready-to-print PDF. Everything is generated in your browser, nothing is uploaded, and every sheet is free to print for personal, classroom and commercial use. See the guide to printing at true size or the FAQ for more.