MuseScore Studio

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Free, open-source music notation software for composing, arranging, and preparing printable scores.

Overview

MuseScore Studio is music notation software for writing and editing scores. It supports MIDI keyboard input and transfers scores through MusicXML, MIDI, and other formats; official downloads are provided for Windows, macOS, and Linux.

Key Capabilities

  • Create and edit music notation and scores
  • Enter notes with a MIDI keyboard
  • Transfer scores through MusicXML and MIDI
  • Download current desktop releases for Windows, macOS, and Linux

Ideal Use Cases & Goals

  • “Compose and arrange music”
  • “Prepare notation for performers”
  • “Create and share sheet music”

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