Convert GTP to MSCZ

Understanding gtp and mscz file formats

GTP files are associated with Guitar Pro, a popular tablature editor for guitarists and musicians. These files store musical scores, tablature, and notation, and are commonly used for sharing and editing guitar music.

MSCZ files are the native format for MuseScore, a free and open-source music notation software. MSCZ files contain sheet music, including notes, lyrics, and formatting, and are widely used for composing, sharing, and printing music scores.

How to convert gtp to mscz

Direct conversion from GTP to MSCZ is not natively supported by most software, but you can achieve this by using intermediate steps:

1. Open the GTP file in Guitar Pro (or TuxGuitar, a free alternative that supports GTP files).
2. Export the file to MusicXML format using File → Export → MusicXML.
3. Open MuseScore and import the MusicXML file using File → Open.
4. Save the imported score as an MSCZ file using File → Save As.

Recommended software for conversion

• TuxGuitar: Free, open-source, and supports GTP files. Use it to export to MusicXML.
• MuseScore: Free, open-source, and supports importing MusicXML and saving as MSCZ.

Both TuxGuitar and MuseScore are available for Windows, macOS, and Linux.

Summary

To convert GTP files to MSCZ, export your GTP file to MusicXML using TuxGuitar or Guitar Pro, then import the MusicXML file into MuseScore and save it as MSCZ. This workflow preserves most musical information and formatting.