Why do I need a MuseScore Pro+ subscription to download copyrighted works?
MuseScore.com hosts copyrighted works from publishers who require licensing agreements to be in place before their works can be distributed online. The subscription fee helps cover this licensing cost.
Are Public Domain works available for free?
Yes, all public domain works are available for free on MuseScore.com.
I used to be able to download scores for free, why did this change?
The MuseScore team is committed to respecting copyright laws and protecting the intellectual property of composers, songwriters and publishers. We have since implemented licensing agreements with publishers that require a subscription for access to certain copyrighted works.
Thanks to these agreements, you are able to download copyrighted works — and composers are paid for creating the music we all enjoy!
What are my legal rights when I share an original MuseScore 4 composition on MuseScore.com?
When you upload an original score to MuseScore 4, you have a variety of publishing options available to you:
All Right Reserved: Preserve all the rights to your work. It cannot be used by others.
Creative Commons (CC): Your work can be used and re-worked by others, as long as you are publicly credited. A variety of CC publishing options are available, including a clause that your work can not be used for commercial purposes.
Public Domain: Your creations can be used by anyone in any way.
Please note: Once your work has been published under Creative Commons or in the Public Domain, the licence cannot be revoked.
One of my compositions has been uploaded to MuseScore.com without my permission. What can I do?
If you believe that your copyrighted work has been uploaded to MuseScore.com without your permission, you can submit a DMCA takedown request to have the content removed.
1) Please collect all the necessary legal information as stated here. We cannot take down content without this information.
2) Email the above information to our DMCA Agent at [email protected]