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MuseScore
MuseScore Studio is music notation software for creating, playing back, and printing sheet music on Windows, Mac, and Linux.
About MuseScore
MuseScore Studio is music notation software for creating, playing back, and printing sheet music on Windows, Mac, and Linux. It supports note input via MIDI keyboard and transfer to and from other programs via MusicXML and MIDI, and offers a Sheet Music Scanner to scan a score for editing in the app.
The site lists version 4.7.5 as a free download, distributed via MuseHub with a direct download option and older versions available. It can be used to write for piano, guitar, orchestra, jazz, choir, band, marching, and more.
Key features
- Create, play back, and print sheet music
- Input notes via MIDI keyboard
- Import and export via MusicXML and MIDI
- Scan paper scores for editing in Studio
- Write for piano, guitar, orchestra, choir, band and more
- Available for Windows, Mac, and Linux
Best for: People who need to create, play, or print sheet music for solo instruments, ensembles, schools, choirs, and orchestras.
Good for
- Listed as free with no limitations stated
- Works on Windows, Mac, and Linux
- Supports MIDI keyboard input and MusicXML and MIDI transfer
MuseScore at a glance
- Website
- musescore.org
- Category
- Music & Audio › Lyrics & Sheet Music
- Type
- Website
- Pricing
- Free
- Platforms
- Linux, Web, Windows
- Open source
- Not stated
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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MuseScore FAQ
On which operating systems does MuseScore Studio run?
Windows, Mac, and Linux.
How can I move scores to and from other programs?
Via MusicXML, MIDI and more.
Can I download MuseScore Studio without MuseHub?
Yes, the site offers a direct download without MuseHub and downloads of older versions.
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