IMSLP:Special:AddWork/MainText

Work Title: Mandatory. Construct a title for the work that uniquely identifies it in the composer's output. For example, for Beethoven, use "Piano Sonata No.10" or "Piano Sonata, Op.14 No.2" rather than "Piano Sonata in G major", since three of Beethoven's piano sonatas are in G major. Further identification can be provided in the Alternative Work Title. Please use numeric digits instead of written out numbers wherever possible (ex. "10 Pieces" instead of "Ten Pieces"). Also, it is a good idea to not put the key in the title unless there is no opus or catalogue number, or there is some other very good reason. Conversely, putting the opus or catalogue number in the title is almost mandatory, if they exist. There are certain exceptions to this (like the Beethoven sonatas), but when in doubt, put the opus or catalogue number in the title.

Example (Beethoven): Eroica Variations, Op.35

Alternative Work Title: This is the title of the work that appears on the actual page, as opposed to the

"Work Title" field above, which is the title of the page itself. If this field is left blank, the title given in "Work Title" will be used on the page.

Example: Piano Sonata No.29 in B-flat major, Op.106

Alternative Title: This is the alternative title that will be shown on the page in the field named "Alternative Title:". The most common uses of this field includes descriptive titles (ex. Pathétique for Beethoven's 8th piano sonata), or the title of the piece in a different language.

Example: Das Hammerklavier

Opus/Catalogue Number: Most composers use opus numbers, but a few also have catalogue numbers (Mozart, Bach, etc.) If both are present, please include both (if you don't know one, look it up -- it shouldn't be hard to find). Also, be sure to indicate the catalogue name in addition to the number (for example, Op.18 instead of just 18). If there is no opus/catalogue number for this piece, then leave this field blank.

Example: Op.106

Name of Composer: Use the default. Do not change unless you know what you are doing.

Genre: Mandatory. If you believe a new genre should be added to the existing list, please contact us using the IMSLP staff contact list. Also, if you are not sure of the genre, you can put it in the "other" genre, and leave a note in the Moderator Request section of the forums.

Example: Sonata (piano)

Librettist and Language: Optional fields used only for vocal works.

Piece Style: Mandatory. Usually, the piece should be put into the same time period as the composer.

Example: Classical

Orchestration: Shortened format for orchestra is permitted (3/3/3/2 4/2/3/1 with strings, or similar).

Example: 1 piano

Misc. Comments: Please use this field for information specific to the piece in question, and not to a particular file that you are going to submit to the page. In the latter case, use the "Misc. Notes" field in the file submission form instead.

If there are any fields besides the three mandatory ones (page title, genre, and piece style) which you don't know, leave it blank.