Play Along
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About Play Along
Play Along turns a song into a guided exercise. Notes scroll toward the keyboard in a falling-notes view — the same piano-roll idea you have seen in tutorial videos — or you can switch to a staff-notation view to practice reading at the same time. As each note reaches the keys, you play it, and the tool tracks how accurately and how in-time you played, so you get immediate feedback instead of guessing whether you are improving.
Every piece in the song list is public-domain classical repertoire arranged for beginners, so you can practice without worrying about licensing. Start slow, turn on wait mode while you learn the notes, then raise the tempo as the passage becomes comfortable. You can play with a connected MIDI keyboard for the most precise timing, or use the on-screen keys and your computer keyboard if you do not have one to hand. It is the bridge between studying a chord or scale and actually playing music with both hands in time.
How to use
- Pick a song and choose the falling-notes or staff-notation view.
- Connect a MIDI keyboard if you have one, or use the on-screen / computer keys.
- Turn on wait mode while learning — the song pauses until you play the right note.
- Slow the tempo down first, then raise the BPM as the passage gets comfortable.
- Watch your timing feedback and repeat the tricky bars until they are clean.
Frequently asked questions
What is Play Along?
Play Along is a guided practice tool. Notes scroll toward the keyboard (a falling-notes view, like a piano roll) or appear on a staff, and you play each note as it arrives. It shows you what to play and when, then scores how closely your timing matches.
What songs are available?
The song set is public-domain classical repertoire — beginner-friendly pieces we have arranged ourselves. Because they are in the public domain, you can practice them here without any licensing concerns.
Do I need a MIDI keyboard?
No. You can play with a connected MIDI keyboard for the most accurate timing, but the on-screen keys and your computer keyboard work too. A MIDI keyboard is recommended once you want precise timing feedback at faster tempos.
What is “wait mode”?
Wait mode pauses the song until you play the correct note, then continues. It is ideal when you are still learning a passage — you can move at your own pace instead of racing the clock, and you never fall behind.
How is scoring calculated?
Your score reflects both accuracy (did you play the right notes?) and timing (did you play them at the right moment relative to the guide?). Cleaner, better-timed runs score higher than rushed or hesitant ones.
Can I slow down the tempo?
Yes. Use the tempo control to practice slowly first, then increase the BPM as the passage becomes comfortable. Slow, accurate practice is the fastest route to playing a piece up to speed.