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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 3.0 / 5
ease 2.5 / 5
features 2.5 / 5
design 1.5 / 5
support 3.0 / 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

Q: What kinds of users and organization types does MuseScore work with?
MuseScore works with these users and organization types: Mid Size Business, Small Business, Enterprise, Freelance, Nonprofit, Government, and Startup.
Q: What languages does MuseScore support in their product?
MuseScore supports these languages: English.
Q: What kind of support options does MuseScore offer?
MuseScore offers support via online.
Q: Does MuseScore have a mobile app?
Yes, MuseScore has a mobile app for Android and iPad.
Q: What type of training does MuseScore provide?
MuseScore provides training in the form of documentation and videos.

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  • A MuseScore User
    Teacher
    Used the software for: 2+ Years
    Frequency of Use: Yearly
    User Role: User
    Company Size: 100 - 499
    Design 1 out of 5 stars
    Ease 1 out of 5 stars
    Features 1 out of 5 stars
    Pricing 1 out of 5 stars
    Support 1 out of 5 stars
    Probability You Would Recommend? 1 out of 10

    "POS scam"

    1 out of 5 stars Posted 2026-04-03

    Pros: N/A.

    Cons: MuseScore has consistently ignored my requests for refunds to services I DON'T WANT. And they make it as difficult as possible to get a refund through their website. Being based in Cyprus and run by private equity, I imagine they are like a parasite sucking their victim to death while hiding from the law.

    Overall: Avoid them at all costs if you don't want to lose hundreds of dollars to some unnecessary BULL.

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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 2 out of 5 stars
    Ease 4 out of 5 stars
    Features 4 out of 5 stars
    Pricing 5 out of 5 stars
    Support 5 out of 5 stars
    Probability You Would Recommend? 10 out of 10

    "Great, Free program"

    5 out of 5 stars 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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