Play notes by key, tap or click
Press any key to sound its note. You can play three ways, with a mouse, by tapping a touch screen, or by pressing the letter keys printed on each piano key, so a computer keyboard turns into the piano itself. The long white keys give you the main notes, and the shorter black keys tucked between them play the sharps and flats. Choose a song from the menu and a simple guide lights the notes to press in turn, so you can follow along at whatever speed suits you.
Learning your first tune
The song guides are the easiest way in, walking you through gentle classics like Twinkle Twinkle Little Star or Mary Had a Little Lamb one note at a time. Once a tune is under your fingers, the real test is switching the guide off and seeing how much you remember. And there is no rule that says you must follow a song at all, wandering up and down the keys until a melody of your own turns up is exactly how a lot of musicians first got hooked.
What tinkering at the keys teaches
Even casual play at a keyboard trains a surprising amount: the ear learns to tell high notes from low and to hear when a tune has gone wrong, the fingers gain a little independence and control, and a sense of rhythm starts to settle in. Following a song guide adds reading a sequence and holding it in memory long enough to play it back. None of it feels like practice, which is the point, it is a low-pressure first taste of making music that a child can carry further or simply enjoy for its own sake.
Frequently asked questions
How do you play the Virtual Piano?
Tap or click the keys to play notes, just like a real piano. On a keyboard you can also use the letter keys shown on each piano key. Try the song guides to play simple tunes like Twinkle Twinkle Little Star.
Do I need to turn on sound?
Yes, make sure your device sound is on. The first key you press starts the audio, then every key plays a note.
What songs can I play on the virtual piano?
The built-in song guides cover simple, well-known tunes like Twinkle Twinkle Little Star and Mary Had a Little Lamb, showing you which key to press next. They are chosen to be easy for a beginner, so a child can play a recognizable song within minutes, then try it again with the guide switched off to test their memory.