Installing music21 on GNU/Linux

GNU/Linux, FreeBSD, etc. are supported by music21. However, by choosing to use Unix-like systems you should be an advanced user – the music21list should not be used for general installation/configuration problems that are specific to your operating system. Because of the number of different Unix variants, the list maintainers can only help with music21-specific problems post installation or Mac/PC problems.

To reiterate: GNU/Linux is not a system for which support questions will be answered

Check Your Version of Python

Music21 requires Python 2.7.3+ or Python 3.4+.

To determine the Python version you have installed, open a shell or terminal and enter the following command-line argument (where “$” is the prompt):

$ python -V

or in many 3.X installation cases:

$ python3 -V

it should display something like:

Python 3.6.1

if so, you’re okay. If not, go to http://www.python.org/download and download a newer version. Multiple versions of Python can exist on a single computer without any problems.

Download music21

Download the newest version with:

pip3 install –upgrade music21

After Installation

After a successful installation, you may proceed to Notes to begin using music21.

Installation Help

If you have followed all the instructions and still encounter problems, start over from scratch and try it again very carefully. If you still have problems contact an expert in your operating system.