All of the following allow display dots you to edit (including multiple tunes). 
All allow you to create a pdf of the dots. All offer some sort of MIDI playback 
of the tunes. Tunes can be entered by cutting a pasting the text of a tune 

Web based
http://moinejf.free.fr/js/edit-1.xhtmlEasy to start with , very flexible and 
sophisticated. Some features could be more obvious (e.g., right click on dots 
to play the tune)
Allows playback of sections of a tune. Best for detailed control of the 
formatting of the dots

http://michaeleskin.com/abctools/abctools.html?fbclid=IwAR3jJEkS2HrNy_lZx6sId8DeTVHNYNXeFBOm5R2FuuIrv_vZFfiiZpDhrdM
Michael Eskin's ABC Transcription Tools
michaeleskin.com

Links to another site to play tunes. 
Makes it pretty easy to create tune books with tables of contents and indices 
and to add tab for a number of different instruments. Little control of the 
format of the sheet music


Most computer systems
EasyABC
Easy to use, and in the lower left it will offer you hints while you are 
editing.  Free and open source

iOS (and iPadOS)
The Craic.  You can carry large libraries with you without need for an internet 
connection. Easiest search of the web for tunes in abc format (search and it 
shows tunes currently in your library and then below tunes from around the web 
which you can look at, play and save to your library).  Now offers 
"collections" which can be setlist.  If you play from the music, it offers a 
very useful option.  If you tap on the display of the dots all the controls go 
away (at least in portrait mode) leaving more room for the music and your 
screen will not time out until you tap the dots again (or switch apps)
Not free, but very fairly priced.

Android
There are some new apps, but I have not tried them

-Bill

PS - extensive documentation at http://moinejf.free.fr/abcm2ps-doc/


> On Apr 6, 2023, at 18:29, Erik Hoffman via Musicians 
> <[email protected]> wrote:
> 
> Hi All,
>  
> Since ABC libraries are being mentioned, I’d love to start with a good ABC 
> Program that makes it easy for a novice. Any suggestions?
>  
> Thanks!
>  
> Erik Hoffman
> Oakland, CA
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