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MuseScore Studio is an open-source desktop notation program for writing, engraving and playing back scores from solo piano to full orchestra. It exchanges MusicXML and MIDI files with other software and accepts input from a MIDI keyboard.
Features
- Free, open-source notation editor (GPL-3.0)
- MIDI keyboard note input
- MusicXML and MIDI import/export
- Guitar tablature, capo modes and dive notation
- Engraving tools: chord brackets, arrow lines
- Muse Sounds playback library via Muse Hub
Pricing
MuseScore Studio is free to use.
Free and open source (GPL-3.0 with font exception); no paid tiers or feature limits.
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