25 February 2011

MuseScore 1.0 Released!

MuseScore 1.0 is a new free music composition/notation tool that is available on Windows, OS X and Linux.  I believe that it was in testing for quite some time, so we should be expecting quite a polished product.


On their website, it boasts:
  • WYSIWYG, notes are entered on a "virtual note sheet"
  • Unlimited number of staves
  • Up to four voices per staff
  • Easy and fast note entry with your keyboard, mouse, or MIDI keyboard
  • Integrated sequencer and FluidSynth software synthesizer
  • Import and export of MusicXML and Standard MIDI Files
  • Available for Windows, Mac and Linux
  • Translated in 35 languages
  • GNU GPL licensed
They seem to have a pretty comprehensive tutorial on youtube.

I've just downloaded it, and hope to give it a run in due time.  For those of you who have used it, do feel free to share your views in the comments section.

Jeremy