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MuseScore teaser

16 years ago

MuseScore is a free cross-platform WYSIWYG music notation program that offers a cost-effective alternative to commercial programs such as Sibelius, Finale and Capella.
You can print beautifully engraved sheet music or save it as PDF or MIDI file.

Some highlights: Screenshot

  • WYSIWYG, notes are entered on a "virtual note sheet"
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MuseScore 0.9.2

• 16 years ago

This release introduces a new harmony element used for chord names which allows for proper import/export to MusicXml. A new import filter reads some "Band In A Box" files with proper display of chord names. Scores can be transposed and a new function allows the creation of excerpts of selectable instruments. The new online documentation, many other small enhancements and a lot of bugfixes increase usability.

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MuseScore 0.9.1

• 16 years ago

Unfortunately version 0.9.0 has a bug in the build system. A build does only work on a SVN checkout. Version 0.9.1 fixes this.

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MuseScore 0.9

• 16 years ago

There are two new palettes, "Notes" and "Beam Properties". This palettes replace the "Note Entry Pad" which is removed in this release. Palettes operate via drag&drop but by first selecting an object and then double click on a palette entry they work like the old Pad.
Creation of new chords is now guided by a "New Score Wizard".
New implemented score elements are acciaccatura and appoggiatura grace notes. There is also a new line object which combines a text with

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MuseScore 0.8.0

• 16 years ago

MuseScore 0.8 better visualizes drag&drop operations, allows for small notes and rests and whole staves. Other enhancements are extended repeats and a more complete MusicXml import/export. New elements are horizontal and vertical frames to structure the score. The windows version now supports the integrated sequencer und software synthesizer.

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MuseScore 0.7.0

• 16 years ago

MuseScore 0.7 arrived: For the first time there is a Windows version but currently without sequencer and synthesizer. The new Version has many new functions like insert and delete measures, a better layout, new score elements like changable note heads, rehearsal marks, tremolo, measure repeats etc..
The sequencer now can play repeats. As always there are also bugfixes and new bugs.

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