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Music notation solution for individuals

About MuseScore

Step-time and real-time MIDI input, and a built-in virtual piano keyboard. Or type the notes in, or click with the mouse. Transpose a selected passage to any key, or by any interval—or even transpose diatonically within the same key. Multiple tab styles available—from note symbols outside the staff to upside-down strings—and linked standard/tab staff pairs. MuseScore can now open files from Guitar Pro, so you can easily migrate over. Import filters are improving with every release. Any change you make to the content of any part is immediately reflected in the full score—and vice versa. Instantly switch between transposed and concert pitch. Sounding pitches stay the same while the written notes change. Focus on the content, undistracted by line breaks or page breaks. Switch to Page View to polish up for printing.

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Overall 5.0 / 5
ease 4.0 / 5
features 4.0 / 5
design 2.0 / 5
support 5.0 / 5
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MuseScore
Founded: 2011
Belgium
musescore.org/en

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Platforms Supported
Windows
Mac
iPad
Android
Training
Documentation
Videos
Support
Online

MuseScore Frequently Asked Questions

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  • A MuseScore User
    User
    Used the software for: 1-2 Years
    Frequency of Use: Weekly
    User Role: User
    Company Size: 1 - 25
    Design
    Ease
    Features
    Pricing
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    "Great, Free program"

    Posted 2024-09-18

    Pros: Completely free
    Available Offline
    Ability to download scores from online
    Online forum
    Tools for mixing, and adding notes
    A file used by many other programs

    Cons: Not available online
    No real-time collaboration.
    No easy way to transpose.

    Overall: Great experience, once you get used to it. It takes a while to get used to.

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