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MUSESCOREKEYBOARD SHORTCUTS · MAC · 401234567890Enter Re…QHalve Se…WDouble S…ERRepeat S…TAdd Tied…YUIAdd/Remo…OOpenPPrintAEnter No…SSaveDFFind / G…GHJKAdd Chor…LAdd Lyri…ZUndoXFlip Dir…CCopyVPasteBNToggle N…MMORE SHORTCUTSPlay / StopSelect Next C…Select Previo…Move Pitch UpMove Pitch Do…RedoZToggle Durati….Go to Next Me…Go to Previou…Move Pitch Up…Move Pitch Do…DeleteSelect AllAToggle Sharp+Toggle FlatExtend Select…Extend Select…Add SlurSZoom In=Zoom OutShow/Hide Pal…F9Add Crescendo.shortcutposters.comUPDATED JAN 2026 · COMPATIBLE WITH MUSESCORE · MAC
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NOTE INPUTToggle Note Input ModeNEnter Notes A–GAEnter Rest0Add Tied NoteTToggle Duration Dot.Halve Selected DurationQDouble Selected DurationWToggle Sharp+Toggle FlatFILESaveSOpenOPrintPVIEWZoom In=Zoom OutShow/Hide PalettesF9PLAYBACKPlay / StopNAVIGATIONSelect Next ChordSelect Previous ChordGo to Next MeasureGo to Previous MeasureFind / Go to MeasureFSELECTIONSelect AllAExtend Selection to Next …Extend Selection to Previ…EDITINGUndoZMove Pitch UpMove Pitch DownRedoZCopyCPasteVMove Pitch Up an OctaveMove Pitch Down an OctaveDeleteFlip DirectionXRepeat SelectionRNOTATIONAdd SlurSAdd LyricsLAdd Chord SymbolKAdd Crescendo.Add/Remove InstrumentsIMuseScoreKEYBOARD SHORTCUTS · MAC · 40BOTH LAYOUTSQWERTYQWERTYAZERTYAZERTYshortcutposters.comUPDATED JAN 2026 · COMPATIBLE WITH MUSESCORE · MAC
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PLAYBACK01Play / StopNAVIGATION05Select Next ChordSelect Previous ChordGo to Next MeasureGo to Previous MeasureFind / Go to MeasureFFILE03SaveSOpenOPrintPVIEW03Zoom In=Zoom OutShow/Hide PalettesF9NOTE INPUT09Toggle Note Input ModeNEnter Notes A–GAEnter Rest0Add Tied NoteTToggle Duration Dot.Halve Selected DurationQDouble Selected DurationWToggle Sharp+Toggle FlatSELECTION03Select AllAExtend Selection to Nex…Extend Selection to Pre…EDITING11UndoZMove Pitch UpMove Pitch DownRedoZCopyCPasteVMove Pitch Up an OctaveMove Pitch Down an Octa…DeleteFlip DirectionXRepeat SelectionRNOTATION05Add SlurSAdd LyricsLAdd Chord SymbolKAdd Crescendo.Add/Remove InstrumentsIMuseScoreKEYBOARD SHORTCUTS · MAC · 40BOTH LAYOUTSQWERTYQWERTYAZERTYAZERTYshortcutposters.comUPDATED JAN 2026 · COMPATIBLE WITH MUSESCORE · MAC

Mac edition · 40 shortcuts

MuseScore Keyboard Shortcuts Poster

A printable, framed-quality poster of the essential MuseScore shortcuts for Mac — the keys worth keeping in view, designed to stay readable on a wall.

Edition Apple Mac Windows Windows

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A printable MuseScore shortcuts poster isn't published yet — the full shortcut list below is free to use in the meantime. You can also request a digital edition — a high-resolution, print-ready PDF — at any time.

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Choose your shortcuts, add missing ones, tune the colours — then download a free PNG, or get the print-ready PDF.

MUSESCOREKEYBOARD SHORTCUTS · MAC · 401234567890Enter Re…QHalve Se…WDouble S…ERRepeat S…TAdd Tied…YUIAdd/Remo…OOpenPPrintAEnter No…SSaveDFFind / G…GHJKAdd Chor…LAdd Lyri…ZUndoXFlip Dir…CCopyVPasteBNToggle N…MMORE SHORTCUTSPlay / StopSelect Next C…Select Previo…Move Pitch UpMove Pitch Do…RedoZToggle Durati….Go to Next Me…Go to Previou…Move Pitch Up…Move Pitch Do…DeleteSelect AllAToggle Sharp+Toggle FlatExtend Select…Extend Select…Add SlurSZoom In=Zoom OutShow/Hide Pal…F9Add Crescendo.shortcutposters.comUPDATED JAN 2026 · COMPATIBLE WITH MUSESCORE · MAC

Free PNG is web-resolution and lightly watermarked. The printable PDF is 300 DPI, print-ready, and watermark-free.

All MuseScore keyboard shortcuts (Mac)

The complete list of 40 MuseScore keyboard shortcuts for Mac, grouped by category. The poster itself features the most essential of these — the keys worth keeping in view, sized to stay readable on a wall.

Editing 11

Action Shortcut
Undo Z
Move Pitch Up
Move Pitch Down
Redo Z
Copy C
Paste V
Move Pitch Up an Octave
Move Pitch Down an Octave
Delete
Flip Direction X
Repeat Selection R

Note Input 9

Action Shortcut
Toggle Note Input Mode N
Enter Notes A–G A
Enter Rest 0
Add Tied Note T
Toggle Duration Dot .
Halve Selected Duration Q
Double Selected Duration W
Toggle Sharp +
Toggle Flat

Navigation 5

Action Shortcut
Select Next Chord
Select Previous Chord
Go to Next Measure
Go to Previous Measure
Find / Go to Measure F

Notation 5

Action Shortcut
Add Slur S
Add Lyrics L
Add Chord Symbol K
Add Crescendo .
Add/Remove Instruments I

Selection 3

Action Shortcut
Select All A
Extend Selection to Next Note
Extend Selection to Previous Note

View 3

Action Shortcut
Zoom In =
Zoom Out
Show/Hide Palettes F9

File 3

Action Shortcut
Save S
Open O
Print P

Playback 1

Action Shortcut
Play / Stop

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Frequently asked questions

Does the poster include every MuseScore shortcut?
MuseScore has 40 keyboard shortcuts in total — the complete list is free to read on this page. The poster features the most essential ones, curated to stay readable on a wall.
Can I print it at home?
Yes. The digital download is a high-resolution 300 DPI file you can print at home or at any print shop, in standard frame sizes.
Does it cover both Mac and Windows?
We sell separate Mac and Windows editions so every key matches your keyboard exactly. This page is the macOS edition.
Is this an official MuseScore product?
No. This is an unofficial reference poster and is not affiliated with or endorsed by MuseScore. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.
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