MuseScore for Mac
Open-source music notation software
brew install --cask musescore. Homebrew links this app to a GitHub repository.
It has 751 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.
What MuseScore is
MuseScore is a media app for macOS: open-source music notation software.
It is distributed as a Homebrew cask, which installs a .app bundle into your Applications folder. The project is open source and lives at https://musescore.org/.
How to install MuseScore
- Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
- If Homebrew is not installed yet, run the installer below once.
- Run
brew install --cask musescore.
Homebrew installer, if you need it:
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Frequently asked questions
How do I install MuseScore on Mac?
Run brew install --cask musescore in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.
Is MuseScore open source?
Homebrew links this app to a GitHub repository (musescore/MuseScore), which is strong evidence the project is open source. Check the project for the current licence.
Does MuseScore run on Apple silicon?
Yes, as a universal binary.
How popular is MuseScore?
It was installed 751 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #1230 in this catalogue.
What version of MuseScore is current?
The latest packaged version is 4.7.5.260831071,4.7.5.