Practice makes perfect: Apps to play piano

Playing piano is a centuries-old pastime, but you no longer need a baby grand to hit the keys. Whether you're eager to learn, delving into music theory, or honing your skills, these apps will strike the right note.

The more you practice, the better you’ll sound as Yousician guides your musical journey on its in-app keyboard or a real world piano. View animated notes while learning to play 1,500+ popular songs via interactive exercises – then get instant feedback on your timing and accuracy, set reminders to stay motivated, and track your progress over time.

Use Pegboard as a mobile synthesizer and a MIDI keyboard/controller to bring songs and soundscapes to life. Play up to eight notes at once, shape them with six effects modules, experiment with 400+ unique scales and 70 factory presets, or upgrade to access a range of additional pro features like cross-platform sync to keep your musical projects organized.

Musicians and non-musicians alike will enjoy unlocking and playing 50,000+ classical compositions and chart-topping songs with this gamified music app. Choose your genre and difficulty level, rock out with fun, finger-tapping challenges, achievements, and rewards, or freestyle on the Magic Piano keyboard.

Learn piano step-by-step with basic and advanced courses suited to your schedule, goals, and experience level. Skoove’s lessons cover topics like mastering chords and reading sheet music as you practice and play genres from jazz and blues to rock while receiving tips and feedback on areas for improvement.