VexFlow
TypeScript library for rendering music notation and guitar tablature in the browser (SVG/Canvas).
| Language | TypeScript |
|---|---|
| Category | Composition & notation |
| License | MIT |
| Platforms | Web |
| Install | npm install vexflow |
| First released | ~2010 |
| Maintained | Yes |
| Links | Website · Source |
Strengths
- Mature, widely used engraving/rendering engine
- Renders standard notation and guitar tablature
- TypeScript with SVG and Canvas output
Limitations
- Low-level API; layout requires manual work
- No built-in MusicXML import
Best for
Programmatically rendering music notation/tablature in web apps.
Minimal example
const { Renderer, Stave } = Vex.Flow;
const stave = new Stave(10, 40, 400);