.. _install:



Installing Music21
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`Music21` can be installed in many (too many!) different ways.
Advanced users can install music21 as they would any other python package. See the link to advanced instructions below. Other uses should follow the instructions for each platform by following the links below.


Mac users:
:ref:`installMac`

Windows uses:
:ref:`installWindows`

GNU/Linux uses:
:ref:`installLinux`



Alternative Installation Methods
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The above instructions are for general users. If you are an advanced user and have installed other Python packages before, or want to use an EGG, SVN, PIP, or setuptools, you should read :ref:`installAdvanced`.


Installation Help
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If you have followed all the instructions and encounter problems, contact the music21 group for help:

http://groups.google.com/group/music21list








