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ISMN Barcode (Sheet Music)

The camera app can scan this. The Zebra app can scan this.

The International Standard Music Number identifies printed music, much as the ISBN identifies books. Since 2008 it has 13 digits starting with 979-0, so it can be printed as a normal EAN-13 barcode.

Also called ISMN-13, International Standard Music Number barcode, 979-0 barcode.

In this family

Specifications

Standard	ISO 10957 (ISMN); symbol per GS1/ISO/IEC 15420
Character set	Numeric
Capacity	13 digits starting 979-0
Check digit	EAN-13 modulo 10 check digit
Dimension	1D linear

Where it is used

Printed sheet music and music publications

People use it for printed sheet music and music publications.

The camera app shows this as EAN-13 and returns the digits. It does not look up the music.

Example

9790260000438

Scan and create

Create this code Camera app Zebra app

Create this code opens the barcode generator with this symbology and the sample text filled in.

The camera app can scan this and shows it as EAN-13. It returns the raw text. It does not open links, look up products, or start a payment. The desktop companion types that text into the focused field.

The Zebra app can scan this. It returns the raw text.

Related codes

EAN-13

Questions

What is the difference between ISMN and ISBN?

The International Standard Music Number identifies printed music, much as the ISBN identifies books. Character set: Numeric. The camera app shows this as EAN-13 and returns the digits. It does not look up the music.

Why does every ISMN start with 979-0?

Printed sheet music and music publications. The International Standard Music Number identifies printed music, much as the ISBN identifies books. The camera app shows this as EAN-13 and returns the digits. It does not look up the music.

Can I scan sheet music barcodes with my phone?

The camera app can scan this. It returns the raw text. The Zebra app can scan this. The camera app shows this as EAN-13 and returns the digits. It does not look up the music.