MuseScore is a free music notation program that offers a cost-effective alternative to commercial programs such as Sibelius and Finale. MuseScore Portable is also available.

MuseScore is a powerful tool designed to assist in creating, sharing, and learning musical notation. With its capabilities, you can compose intricate scores and enjoy audio playback, enhancing the music-making experience. MuseScore also fosters a community-oriented environment, featuring an extensive library of scores contributed by users.

This platform is versatile, enabling the creation of music for a variety of ensembles, including piano, guitar, orchestra, jazz bands, choirs, and marching bands, among others. Users can produce beautifully formatted sheet music or export their work as PDF or MIDI files.

Adding instruments to a score is straightforward: simply select the desired instrument from the dropdown menu and click the arrow button to include it in your score. Additionally, double-clicking an instrument name accomplishes the same task. Instruments are arranged automatically based on the order specified in the dropdown menu under "Your Score."

MuseScore Features:

● 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 43 languages
● GNU GPL licensed