Piano
Open in new tabA virtual piano that allows you to play musical notes and chords using your keyboard or mouse.
Features
Full 88-key piano keyboard with realistic sound samples
MIDI keyboard support for enhanced playing experience
Built-in chord recognition and visualization
Record and save your performances for future reference
How to Use
- 1Click on piano keys with your mouse or use your computer keyboard to play notes
- 2Connect a MIDI keyboard for more expressive playing (optional)
- 3Use the recording feature to capture your performance
- 4Experiment with different sounds and settings to customize your experience
Piano Basics
Learn the fundamentals of piano playing and keyboard layout
Piano Keyboard Layout
Learn about piano keys, their structure and musical theory
Interactive piano keyboard diagram showing the arrangement of white and black keys, note names, and their relationships.
Note Information
Click or press any key to see note details
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261.63 Hz • Natural Note
Musical Description
The fundamental note of the C major scale, often considered the 'home' note in Western music.
Musical Context
C is the starting point of the natural scale and has no sharps or flats in its major scale.
How to Explore
Learn about the piano keyboard structure
Mouse Interaction
Click to explore
- Click any piano key to hear its sound and see details
- Explore different keys to understand their relationships
- Click keys to learn about their musical properties
Keyboard Shortcuts
Use your computer keyboard
- Press keys A-J to quickly explore different notes
- Press multiple keys to understand chord structures
- Use keyboard shortcuts for efficient exploration
Keyboard Mapping
Each computer key corresponds to a piano note
Piano History
Discover the rich history and evolution of the piano
Piano Timeline
Piano Invention
Bartolomeo Cristofori invented the piano in Italy, calling it 'gravicembalo col piano e forte' (harpsichord with soft and loud).
Classical Development
The piano evolved rapidly during the Classical and Romantic periods, with improvements in action, frame, and range.
Electric Piano Era
Electric pianos like the Fender Rhodes and Wurlitzer became popular in jazz, rock, and pop music.
Digital Revolution
Digital pianos and synthesizers revolutionized music, offering unlimited sounds and recording capabilities.
Types of Pianos
🎹Acoustic Piano
Traditional piano with hammers striking strings. Offers the most authentic touch and sound experience.
⚡Electric Piano
Uses electromagnetic pickups to amplify mechanical sound production. Popular in jazz and rock.
💻Digital Piano
Electronic instrument that samples acoustic piano sounds. Modern weighted keys feel very realistic.
Musical Eras and Piano
Baroque Era
1600-1750
Ornate melodies, complex counterpoint, and mathematical precision in musical structure.
Classical Era
1750-1820
Balance, clarity, and formal structure. Development of the piano sonata form.
Romantic Era
1820-1900
Emotional expression, virtuosic technique, and expansion of harmonic language.
Famous Piano Composers
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
1756-1791Classical master known for elegant piano sonatas and concertos with perfect balance of melody and structure.
Ludwig van Beethoven
1770-1827Bridged Classical and Romantic eras, expanding piano technique and emotional expression in his 32 sonatas.
Frédéric Chopin
1810-1849The 'poet of the piano' who created intimate, technically brilliant works that defined Romantic piano music.
Claude Debussy
1862-1918Impressionist composer who used the piano to create atmospheric, colorful soundscapes and new harmonic language.
Fun Facts
🎹88 Keys
A full-size piano has 88 keys: 52 white keys and 36 black keys, spanning over 7 octaves.
🏠Living Room Origins
The piano was originally designed as a domestic instrument for the home, unlike the church organ or concert hall instruments.