MuseScore for Jazz
Intelligent chord symbols
Chord names are automatically formatted when you finish typing—plus, they transpose with the notes.
![Chord symbols automatically formatting and transposing in MuseScore](/sites/musescore.org/files/styles/width_1480/public/2017-08/chords_0.png?itok=uJbH9hw1)
Easy slashes
Commands to fill bars with slashes—and to turn notes into rhythmic slashes, and even accent notation above the staff.
![Rhythmic slash notation for drumset in MuseScore](/sites/musescore.org/files/styles/width_1480/public/2017-08/slashes.png?itok=Tw8Vy_n5)
Advanced transposition
Transpose a selected passage to any key, or by any interval—or even transpose diatonically within the same key.
![MuseScore transposition dialog](/sites/musescore.org/files/styles/width_1480/public/2017-08/transpose_0.png?itok=uQDxzcKr)
Linked parts
Any change you make to any part is immediately reflected in the full score—and vice versa.
![Linked part editing in a jazz big band score in MuseScore](/sites/musescore.org/files/styles/width_1480/public/2017-08/linked-parts.png?itok=RK1-CVw7)
And more…
- Templates for Jazz Lead Sheet, Big Band, and Jazz Combo
- Real Book-style jazz font for text and chord symbols
- Formatting tools include adding line breaks every X measures
- Instantly switch between transposed and concert pitch
- Continuous View displays score as endless ribbon, with no layout breaks
- Easy-to-use and customizable interface
- Note entry via mouse, keyboard, or MIDI (including real-time)
- Import from other music notation software via MusicXML
- Share music online with musescore.com
- Send scrolling sheet music videos to YouTube
- Rehearse on the go with MuseScore mobile apps
- Full-featured desktop software free for Mac, Windows, and Linux