Pianolus
Free falling notes piano in your browser
Falling notes are the easiest way to start playing real songs: coloured bars fall down onto the keyboard, and you press the key when the bar reaches it. Pianolus gives you a free falling notes piano in the browser that works with your own digital piano or keyboard, similar to apps like Synthesia and flowkey, with no download or account.
Features
- Right hand notes in blue and left hand notes in orange, with finger numbers on the notes and keys.
- Switch between falling notes and real sheet music with a moving cursor, or show both.
- Wait for me: the notes stop falling until you play the right keys.
- Change the speed from 25% to 150%, loop a few bars, and practise one hand while the other plays for you.
- Listen mode lets you hear and watch a song before you play it.
- Works on a computer, a tablet or a phone next to your piano, and can be installed as an app.
Play your own songs
Besides the built-in songs, you can open any MIDI or MusicXML file and play it with falling notes.
How to turn a MIDI file into a lesson
Questions
Is Pianolus really free?
Yes. Pianolus is free to use, with no account, subscription or ads.
Which pianos and keyboards work?
Any digital piano or keyboard with a USB port or MIDI out, from brands like Yamaha, Casio, Roland, Kawai and Korg. Connect it with a USB cable.
Does it work on a phone or tablet?
Yes, on Android phones and tablets with Chrome. Connect the piano with a USB-C OTG adapter. iPhone and iPad browsers do not support Web MIDI yet.
Can I learn my own songs?
Yes. Add a MIDI or MusicXML file and Pianolus turns it into a lesson with falling notes, sheet music, hands and finger numbers. Your files stay on your device.
Do I need a piano?
A piano gives the best experience, but you can also tap the on-screen keys or use your computer keyboard.