What is Virtual Piano?
Virtual Piano is a piano that runs in your browser. When you open the site, the keys on your computer keyboard turn into piano keys, so you can play right away with no download and no sign-up. You can also click the keys with a mouse or tap them on a touchscreen.
The site has a large library of music sheets written with letters instead of standard notation. Each letter matches a key on your keyboard, so you can play a song by pressing the keys shown, even if you cannot read music. A Key Assist option labels the keys on screen, and you can record what you play and save it as an MP3. A paid membership removes the ads.
Main Features
- Play the piano with your computer keyboard
- Mouse and touchscreen play as well
- Music sheets written in letters instead of notes
- Key Assist labels to show which key is which
- Record your playing and save it as an MP3
- No download or sign-up needed to play
- An optional ad-free membership
How to Get Started with Virtual Piano
- Open virtualpiano.net in your browser.
- Press keys on your computer keyboard to hear the piano.
- Turn on Key Assist if you want the keys labelled.
- Pick a song from the music sheets and press the letters shown.
- Record your playing when you are ready to save it.
Virtual Piano Pricing
Virtual Piano is free to play in the browser. A paid membership, listed on the site at 4 US dollars a month billed yearly (48 dollars a year), removes the ads and adds extra member features.
Who Should Use It?
- Beginners who want to try the piano without buying one
- People who cannot read sheet music yet
- Kids and students learning simple songs
- Musicians who want a quick keyboard in the browser
- Anyone who likes to play a tune on a break
Virtual Piano Alternatives
- Chrome Music Lab is a free set of simple music experiments from Google.
- Learning Music is a free interactive course on beats, melody and chords.
- Typatone turns the letters you type into music.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Virtual Piano free?
Yes. You can play and use the music sheets for free. A paid membership removes the ads.
How do I play Virtual Piano with my keyboard?
Open the site and press keys on your computer keyboard. Each key plays a piano note, and Key Assist can label them for you.
Do I need to read music to use it?
No. The music sheets use letters that match your keyboard keys, so you just press the letters shown.
Can I record what I play?
Yes. You can record yourself playing and save the result as an MP3 file.