Musescore for Raspberry Pi

• Aug 29, 2023 - 10:31

Hello Forum:

I've been very grateful for all of the assistance that I've received from the forum.

I was urged by the forum to install Musescore 3.6 ... and I followed that advice and installed it on my laptop.

This morning i attempted to install 3.6 on my Raspberry Pi that uses Ubuntu 22.04.

Musescore 3.6 installed from the Appimage does not work on that platform.

Folks, I need to have software that I use to work on all of the computer platforms I have. Musescore 3.2 works on all of them 3.6 does not.

Currently, I have only one musescore piece that has been converted from 3.2 to 3.6

Could you please describe how I can convert that 3.6 file back to 3.2, please?

Thank you,
Old Jimma

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• Aug 29, 2023 - 11:50

Hello Forum:

I was able to find a copy of my piece written in Musescore 3.2 ... so please disregard my request listed above to convert a file from 3.6 to 3.2

Would anyone please be so kind to tell me what I'll be missing by using 3.2? I'm a pretty basic musescore user. I'd like to know if it really won't make a difference for me.

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• Aug 29, 2023 - 12:13

Thank you. I saw many improvements documented in the Release notes.

My raspberry pi is the computer I use when I travel.... and I travel often. It is so cheap that if it gets crushed, I'm not out alot of money.

And, a pi works so well that it is quickly becoming my #1 computer that runs Ubuntu.

I hope that the decision Musescore decision makers seriously consider a version of 3.6 for ubuntu on the pi.

Many software vendors already do that. Have a look at private internet access, and proton vpn ... both have vpns for a pi.

A pi is tiny an fits into a person's purse with lots of room to spare. If you configure it to boot from an SSD or m.2 SATA it is as fast as any laptop.

... and $100. That's all.

Something to think about.

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• Aug 30, 2023 - 10:37

I prefer to think of the "problem" as being "solved" by community discussions like this one.

Where there is altruism like Jojo's there is the possibility of free innovative solutions for people who need them at that price.

I'm really greatful for this forum. I transcribe arrangements written by several great performers and arrangers who just jot stuff down with a pencil on paper.... and is really hard to read, especially for reading impaired kids. I help those artists help their students by transcribing their work to musescore for free.

Musescore is a superb teaching tool !!!

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• Aug 30, 2023 - 10:29

Hello bobjp:

I use Ubuntu 22.04 opperating system on my pi 4b. Musescore 3.2 is available thru the Ubuntu 22.04 OS repository, and runs on this version of Ubuntu because it is designed to run on the BCM2711 Broadcom processor (https://www.raspberrypi.com/documentation/computers/processors.html).

Next year (2025) the Pi 5 will be available along with Ubuntu and a repository that offers musescore... probably 3.2 ... unless musescore gets involved.

Pi's have the distinction of being no larger than a deck of 52 playing cards. It is tiny, costs between $95 and $100, offers a full complement of superb software ... for free software .... for every discipline including music.

I use a InnoView Portable Monitor for Laptop, 15.6 Inch FHD 1080P (available on Amazon) along with a wireless mouse and keyboard.

The pi, along with all of that hardware costs less than $250. How can you beat that?

Limiting musecore to intel processor computers means musicians (who don't make much money) to buy a computer than easily may cost more than $1000.

I own several pis... many that are "older" but very capable as functioning as a stereo amplifier, and computer server for my home network that backs up all of the data on all of my home computers.

One does not need to be a genious to use Ubuntu on a pi.

Ubuntu is the most widely used version of linux, and is free.

If you don't have one, I recommend getting one and playing arround with it. Musicians do not need a supercomputer.

Ubuntu is more of a global community enterprise rather than a private software company. https://ubuntu.com/download#community

There are many, many free forums where users can get in-depth advice for ubuntu and the software it offers.... very much to the musescore forum.

Thanks for your questions,
Old Jimma

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• Sep 1, 2023 - 18:12

If your push is for Ubuntu, that's fine. Although every once in a while I load it and try it out. It just doesn't seem user friendly to me. Being no genius, you'd think I'd have no trouble. But that's just me.
If your push is for an inexpensive system, Amazon also has mini PC's that will run MU4 for under $200 dollars.

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• Sep 1, 2023 - 23:51

Pi is fine. But why get something that will hardly run much of anything. A V4 Pi is a better investment. Someone who doesn't have much money needs to make every dollar count. Now and into the future. I'm not saying spend $1000. Although that is hardly a super computer.

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• Sep 2, 2023 - 14:58

Hello bobjp:

I saw your tit-for-tat with giraffe (or somebody on this blog with a handle close to that).

The Windows vs Mac arguements of long ago were a stand-off.

Not knowing what you opperating system you use, I guess you want to disinter the Ubuntu vs the world arguments.

I'm grateful for your comments that helped to solve my muscore issues, so out of respect, I'll add a few points about that old global disagreement.

MONEY ISSUES:
1. People who insist on paying $ for apps have every right to do so, and Win and Mac OS will help them out lightening up their wallet. Free opensource apps that achieve the same capabilities are available for linux. Musescore is just one many very fine and free apps.

  1. If you love paying for the privelege of updating your opperating systems, then Win and Mac are your cup of tea.

PRIVACY ISSUES:
If you don't care a hoot about your own privacy, Win and Mac along with proprietary non-open source software are good choices. Of course, even with linux, you'll have to be vigilant about privacy... but is is not an impossible task, nor is it very hard to do.

COMMUNITY ISSUES:
Linux users routinely engage in community activities... like the muscore forum. Please have a look at the Ubuntu forum to learn how issues are hashed out, and problems are solved for them.

I hope this, at least in part, addresses your query.

Musescore is wonderful! Thank you forum!

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• Sep 2, 2023 - 16:54

I don't care what OS or equipment anyone uses. I only asked why someone wouldn't spend a little more than $35 and get something that is more useful. I don't disparage Linux. I was just citing my experience with it. But since you bring things up...

  1. My wife can't use Open Office or Libre because the company she works for uses specialized templates that only work in Office. I use MU4 every day. But there are many things that are missing that make it harder to use than Sibelius. I also use OBS Studio and Audacity. And I've dabbled in Open Shot and Avidemux. Each have strong points and shortcomings. And do not always have the same capabilities. I don't expect them to. I use what I need to use in the moment.

  2. I had a laptop that came with W Vista. I upgraded it through W7, W8, and W10, and never paid a dime.

Yes, everyone needs to care about security.

Again, I don't care what anyone uses. I made a suggestion.

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