Free music composition and notation software | MuseScore
Create, play back and print beautiful sheet music with free and easy to use music notation software MuseScore Studio. For Windows, Mac and Linux.
Create your first score - MuseScore
From the menu, select File→New. Use the keyboard shortcut, Ctrl + N (Mac: Cmd + N). In the New score dialog that appears, click Create from template, browse templates by Category, or use the search bar to look up a template directly, Click Done to create your new score.
Create a new score - MuseScore
Choose time signature, tempo, pickup measure, and number of measures. Adjustments to score after creation. Change instrument and staff setup. Adjust score layout and formatting. To create a new score, open the New Score Wizard (see Create new score below): this can also be accessed via the Start Center.
MuseScore 4 Handbook
This handbook tells you everything you need to know about how to use the world’s most popular music notation program, MuseScore Studio, which is freely available for Windows, macOS, and Linux-based operating systems.
MuseScore for Piano | MuseScore
Fast note entry. Step-time and real-time MIDI input, and a built-in virtual piano keyboard. Or type the notes in, or click with the mouse.
Frequently Asked Questions - MuseScore
Create, play back and print beautiful sheet music with free and easy to use music notation software MuseScore Studio. For Windows, Mac and Linux.
How to - MuseScore
Create, play back and print beautiful sheet music with free and easy to use music notation software MuseScore Studio. For Windows, Mac and Linux.
Create New Score - MuseScore
Create new score from scratch. The first option offers a list of ready-made score templates in the next screen. The second option gives you the full choice of instruments in the next screen. Templates are discussed in more detail below, but for now, choose "Create new score from scratch." Click "Next" to continue.
MuseScore for Orchestra
Easy-to-use and customizable interface. Custom linked parts (e.g., create choral score from orchestra+chorus) Note entry via mouse, keyboard, or MIDI (including real-time) Import from other music notation software via MusicXML. Share music online with musescore.com. Send scrolling sheet music videos to YouTube.
Lead Sheets in MuseScore, Part 1: The Basics
These articles walk you through the process of creating a lead sheet in MuseScore, using tunes of mine as examples. They also serve as something of a tutorial on the process of creating good charts in general.