About Us
Welcome to TuxGuitar, the go-to platform for musicians, composers, and hobbyists seeking a free and powerful music composition tool. Our mission is simple to provide a user-friendly and feature-rich software that enables anyone to create, edit, and explore their musical ideas effortlessly.
Who We Are
TuxGuitar was developed by Julian Casadesus and is maintained by an active open-source community of passionate developers and musicians from around the world. Since its inception, TuxGuitar has grown into a leading music composition tool used by thousands of musicians globally, across a wide range of musical genres.
As an open-source project, we are dedicated to maintaining transparency and continuous improvement. Our community-driven approach allows TuxGuitar to evolve with the needs of musicians, ensuring that it remains a cutting-edge tool for music creation.
What We Offer
At TuxGuitar, we believe in the power of accessible, open-source software. That’s why our application is completely free to use and available on Windows, macOS, and Linux. With TuxGuitar, you can compose music, create and edit tablature, and enjoy a rich array of features that are often found only in expensive commercial programs.
Here are some of the key features TuxGuitar provides:
- Multi-Track Composition: Easily create and manage multiple tracks for different instruments.
- Tablature and Standard Notation: Perfect for guitarists and musicians alike.
- MIDI Playback: Listen to your compositions and adjust tempo or instruments as you go.
- Score Editing: Compose music using a wide range of notations and dynamics.
- Import/Export: Compatible with popular file formats like Guitar Pro, MIDI, and more.
Our Vision
We believe music is for everyone, and our vision is to democratize music composition by offering a high-quality tool that’s accessible to all musicians, regardless of their experience level. Whether you’re a seasoned composer or just starting your musical journey, TuxGuitar has the tools you need to bring your music to life.
Our Community
The heart of TuxGuitar is our vibrant open-source community. From developers to musicians, our contributors share a passion for making music composition more accessible and enjoyable. We encourage users to get involved by sharing feedback, contributing to the codebase, or creating tutorials and resources to help others.
Get Involved
TuxGuitar is more than just a software tool—it’s a community-driven project. We welcome contributions from developers, musicians, and anyone interested in improving the software. Whether you want to help with coding, create plugins, or share your expertise in music, we’d love for you to be a part of the TuxGuitar community.