This version introduced many new features, including out-of-the-box support for playback of all instruments based on the General MIDI standard, support for multimeasure rests, initial support for custom key signatures, and the "Save Online" feature connecting to sheet music sharing site musescore.com.
The milestone release focused on delivering a stable package rather than adding new features to the prerelease versions.
1.1
July 2011
This version fixed around 60 bugs and featuring improved jazz sheet support.[4] MuseScore Connect, a feature allowing on-line community interaction and publishing, was also included in this release.
1.2
March 2012
This version included over 100 bug fixes, improved MusicXML import/export support, and improved support for special characters. It also introduced Marc Sabatella's original composition "Reunion" as the new demo score loaded when launching MuseScore.
A large number of new features were introduced, including full support for tablature and guitar chord diagrams, linked part/score editing, an image capture capability, two new music fonts, and MusicXML 3.0 support.
with many bug fixes and new features, including playback of trills and other ornaments. The professional guide "Mastering MuseScore" was published in tandem with this release.[9]
many bug fixes,[10] and new features including the ability to reorder linked parts, a tool to copy all lyrics to the clipboard, and an AppImage build for all Linux flavors.
with 200+ bug fixes and new features, including MIDI output and a new SoundFont. Three regressions affecting playback were fixed one week later in MuseScore 2.2.1.[14]
with a new extension facility (in addition to the existing system of plugins) and a first extension that customizes MuseScore for drumline music.[16] Two point updates with bug fixes, 2.3.1 and 2.3.2, were released in July 2018.[17][18]
MuseScore 3
3.0
December 2018
with many new features, including an automatic smart layout system to avoid collisions between score elements, a jazz notation font, support for more advanced notations, more style controls, tours to help new users, a timeline reduction view for faster navigation, redesigned mixer and piano roll editor, and a built-in auto-update facility.
MuseScore 0.9.5 was released in August 2009.[1] This was the first stable version, as well as the first version to support macOS.[1]
MuseScore 0.9.6 was released in June 2010.[2] This version introduced many new features, including out-of-the-box support for playback of all instruments based on the General MIDI standard, support for multimeasure rests, initial support for custom key signatures, and the "Save Online" feature connecting to sheet music sharing site musescore.com.
MuseScore 1.0 was released in February 2011.[3] The milestone release focused on delivering a stable package rather than adding new features to the prerelease versions.
MuseScore 1.1 was released in July 2011, fixing around 60 bugs and featuring improved jazz sheet support.[4] MuseScore Connect, a feature allowing on-line community interaction and publishing, was also included in this release.
MuseScore 1.2 was released in March 2012.[22] This version included over 100 bug fixes, improved MusicXML import/export support, and improved support for special characters. It also introduced Marc Sabatella's original composition "Reunion" as the new demo score loaded when launching MuseScore.
MuseScore 1.3 was released in February 2013 as a small update containing mostly bug fixes.[5]
MuseScore 2.0 was released in March 2015.[6] A large number of new features were introduced, including full support for tablature and guitar chord diagrams, linked part/score editing, an image capture capability, two new music fonts, and MusicXML 3.0 support.
MuseScore 2.0.2 was released in July 2015,[8] with many bug fixes and new features, including playback of trills and other ornaments. The professional guide "Mastering MuseScore" was published in tandem with this release.[9]
MuseScore 2.0.3 was released in April 2016 with many bug fixes,[10] and new features including the ability to reorder linked parts, a tool to copy all lyrics to the clipboard, and an AppImage build for all Linux flavors.
MuseScore 2.1 was released in May 2017[11] with numerous new features, including real-time MIDI input, a new "Swap" function, and a tool to rewrite rhythms for clearer notation.[12]
MuseScore 2.2 was released in March 2018[13] with 200+ bug fixes and new features, including MIDI output and a new SoundFont. Three regressions affecting playback were fixed one week later in MuseScore 2.2.1.[14]
MuseScore 2.3 was released in June 2018[15] with a new extension facility (in addition to the existing system of plugins) and a first extension that customizes MuseScore for drumline music.[16] Two point updates with bug fixes, 2.3.1 and 2.3.2, were released in July 2018.[17][18]
MuseScore 3.0 was released in December 2018,[23] with many new features, including an automatic smart layout system to avoid collisions between score elements, a jazz notation font, support for more advanced notations, more style controls, tours to help new users, a timeline reduction view for faster navigation, redesigned mixer and piano roll editor, and a built-in auto-update facility.
MuseScore 3.1 was released in May 2019 with many new features, including playback of crescendos and diminuendos on single notes and more customization options for fretboard diagrams.[20]
MuseScore 3.2 was released in June 2019 with many new features.[19]
