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MuseScore

Enables users to create, play, and share music notation and compositions across multiple platforms.

Made by Werner Schweer

  • lead-sheet

  • full-score

  • score-editor

  • score-playing

  • music-sharing

  • score-to-music

  • Music Production

  • share-music

  • sheet-music

  • print-music

  • MIDI Composer

  • score

  • music-share

  • composition

  • arranging

  • notation

  • leadsheet

  • scorewriting

  • musicxml

  • composing

What is MuseScore?

MuseScore is a comprehensive music notation and composition software that caters to a diverse user base across Linux, Windows, and Mac platforms. Its intuitive note entry system allows for rapid score creation, while the integrated sequencer enables immediate playback. Supporting a wide range of file formats, including MusicXML and standard MIDI, MuseScore facilitates seamless collaboration and exchange of musical ideas. With availability in over 40 languages, this cost-effective solution has emerged as a leading free music notation software, often touted as a viable alternative to more expensive proprietary options

Highlights

  • Rapid note entry on a virtual score sheet
  • Integrated sequencer for immediate playback
  • Support for MusicXML and standard MIDI file formats
  • Available in over 40 languages
  • Direct connection with the sheet music sharing site MuseScore.com
  • Offers a paid subscription model for MuseScore.com PRO, with additional online mixing tools and expanded online score storage

Platforms

  • Windows
  • Haiku
  • iPad
  • Mac
  • iPhone
  • Linux
  • BSD
  • Android
  • PortableApps.com

Languages

  • English

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Features

    • WYSIWYG Support

    • Automatic positioning

    • Portable

    • Transpose

    • SMuFL support

    • Music XML Support

    • Support for Android Things

    • Export to PDF

    • Support for MIDI