How popular isSchott Music?
In September 2026, people searched for Schott Music by name about 4,400 times worldwide, a 22.2% increase from the previous year. These searches made up 2.4% of all global sheet music publisher searches, placing Schott Music seventh out of nine publishers. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about sheet music publishers, Schott Music appeared in two of the five answers and was the seventh most recommended of the nine.
Schott Music is the seventh most searched of 9 competitors and the seventh most recommended in AI answers.
FaberShare of searches 60.5%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
Hal LeonardShare of searches 23.3%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
SchirmerShare of searches 3.6%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 6th- BärenreiterShare of searches 3%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
Schott MusicShare of searches 2.4%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 7th
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Top sheet music publishers in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Schott Music was mentioned in two out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Schott Music is the seventh most recommended of the nine.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
- Hal Leonard1st
- G. Henle Verlag2nd
Alfred3rd- Faber4th
- Bärenreiter5th
- Schirmer6th
- Schott Music7th
Boosey & Hawkes8th- Peters Edition–
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Hal Leonard5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- G. Henle Verlag4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Faber3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Alfred3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Schirmer2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Bärenreiter2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Schott Music2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Boosey & Hawkes1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Peters Edition0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about sheet music publishers
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which sheet music publisher should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best sheet music publisher brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best sheet music publisher for piano students?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“sheet music publishers”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“sheet music books”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.
Which sheet music publishers compete with Schott Music?
Share of searches by month for Faber, Hal Leonard, Schirmer, Bärenreiter, Boosey & Hawkes, G. Henle Verlag, Schott Music. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Faber | Hal Leonard | Schirmer | Bärenreiter | Boosey & Hawkes | G. Henle Verlag | Schott Music | Alfred | Peters Edition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 64.8% | 20.6% | 3.9% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.77% | 0.91% |
| Nov 2025 | 59.3% | 23.1% | 4.4% | 2.9% | 3.6% | 2.9% | 1.9% | 0.86% | 1% |
| Dec 2025 | 60.2% | 23.5% | 3.6% | 3% | 3% | 3% | 2% | 0.88% | 1% |
| Jan 2026 | 56.3% | 26.8% | 4.1% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 2.3% | 1.8% | 0.97% | 0.97% |
| Feb 2026 | 60.7% | 23.7% | 3.6% | 3% | 3% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 0.88% | 1% |
| Mar 2026 | 59.4% | 22.9% | 4.4% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 2.4% | 1.9% | 0.86% | 1% |
| Apr 2026 | 62.9% | 20% | 4.6% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 2.5% | 2.1% | 0.74% | 0.92% |
| May 2026 | 63.5% | 20.2% | 3.8% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 2.5% | 2.1% | 0.75% | 0.92% |
| Jun 2026 | 64.6% | 20.6% | 3.9% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 1.7% | 0.59% | 0.94% |
| Jul 2026 | 67.2% | 17.5% | 3.3% | 2.7% | 3.3% | 2.7% | 1.8% | 0.61% | 0.98% |
| Aug 2026 | 64.2% | 20.4% | 3.9% | 2.6% | 3.2% | 2.6% | 1.7% | 0.76% | 0.76% |
| Sep 2026 | 60.5% | 23.3% | 3.6% | 3% | 3% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.88% | 0.88% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 60.5% | 110K | 0% | -3.7 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 23.3% | 42.4K | +21.1% | +2.9 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 3.6% | 6.6K | 0% | -0.2 points | |
| 4, moved from 5th to 4th | 3% | 5.4K | +22.7% | +0.4 pointsmoved from 5th to 4th | |
| 5, moved from 4th to 5th | 3% | 5.4K | 0% | -0.2 pointsmoved from 4th to 5th | |
| 6, held 6th | 2.4% | 4.4K | 0% | -0.1 points | |
| 7, held 7th | 2.4% | 4.4K | +51.7% | +0.7 points | |
| 8, held 8th | 0.88% | 1.6K | +23.1% | +0.1 points | |
| 9, held 9th | 0.88% | 1.6K | +23.1% | +0.1 points |
1.
Faber60.5%
Held 1st. 110K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -3.7 points.
23.3%
Held 2nd. 42.4K estimated branded searches, +21.1% vs prior month. Share +2.9 points.
3.
Schirmer3.6%
Held 3rd. 6.6K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.2 points.
3%
Moved from 5th to 4th. 5.4K estimated branded searches, +22.7% vs prior month. Share +0.4 points.
3%
Moved from 4th to 5th. 5.4K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.2 points.
2.4%
Held 6th. 4.4K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
2.4%
Held 7th. 4.4K estimated branded searches, +51.7% vs prior month. Share +0.7 points.
8.
Alfred0.88%
Held 8th. 1.6K estimated branded searches, +23.1% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
0.88%
Held 9th. 1.6K estimated branded searches, +23.1% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
Compare popularity between Schott Music and its closest rivals
Every comparison with Schott Music
8 comparisons
How has branded search demand for Schott Music changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
2 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Schott Music worldwide rose from 3.6K to 4.4K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Schott Music’s share of searches among sheet music publishers worldwide increased from 1.7% to 2.4%.
How did search popularity change for sheet music publishers worldwide in September 2026?
6 changes
In September 2026, Hal Leonard gained share of searches among sheet music publishers worldwide, from 20.4% to 23.3%.
In September 2026, Schott Music gained share of searches among sheet music publishers worldwide, from 1.7% to 2.4%.
In September 2026, Faber lost share of searches among sheet music publishers worldwide, from 64.2% to 60.5%.
In September 2026, Bärenreiter rose from 5th to 4th among sheet music publishers worldwide.
In September 2026, Boosey & Hawkes fell from 4th to 5th among sheet music publishers worldwide.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Schirmer worldwide fell 18.5% over 12 measured months, from 8.1K to 6.6K in September 2026.
How are Schott Music’s branded searches counted?
1 search term
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Schott Music’s name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for this branded term can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.
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