musescore / musescore/MuseScore

[MU4 Issue] First entered chord doesn't have a sound during input if added to any staff other than piano (MS Basic only)

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Since Oct 3, 2025.

needs testing P2 playback regression MS3
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Description

To Reproduce

  1. Create score with non-piano staff (Flute or Violin)
  2. Add some notes
  3. Select first note
  4. Ctr/Cmd+K to enable chord input
  5. Press C and Space - no sound

https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/90187801/188693268-3e794b36-b847-474e-932a-a61ec3319e5a.mp4

The issue doesn't occur if to enter chord slowly

Platform information
macOS, Windows, Linux

Additional context
Doesn't occur in MS3

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