Start with five neighbouring notes and keep each finger near one key.
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Virtual Piano – Play a Piano Keyboard Online
Play an online piano keyboard with four octaves, four sampled grand piano tones and labelled computer-keyboard shortcuts. Music Tools Now’s virtual piano covers note practice, chord exploration and short recordings without a download or account. Audio starts only after you touch a key. Shift the octave up or down to reach a different register, and scroll the keyboard on smaller screens to reach all 48 keys.
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Grand piano samples by Alexander Holm, Salamander Grand Piano V3 · CC BY 3.0
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How to use virtual piano
- Choose an instrument sound and set the output volume before you begin.
- Press the labelled computer keys, click a piano key or touch it on a phone or tablet.
- Use octave down or up to move the mapped notes into a comfortable register.
- Turn sustain on when you want released notes to ring for longer.
- Select Record, play a phrase, then stop and use Playback to hear it again.
- Press Play song to hear a one-minute piece and watch each key go down as it plays.
Practise better
Beginner tips that make a difference
Play slowly enough that every note begins cleanly before increasing speed.
Use the chord finder in another tab to discover note combinations, then practise them here.
A lower volume is usually clearer and more comfortable for longer sessions.
Good questions
Frequently asked questions
How many notes are on a piano?
A full acoustic piano has 88 keys: 52 white and 36 black, running from A0 up to C8. This virtual piano has 48 keys across four octaves, starting at C4 through B7 by default. Use the octave buttons to shift the range, and scroll horizontally on smaller screens. Computer-keyboard shortcuts cover the labelled keys; mouse and touch can reach the whole keyboard.
Can I play this piano on a phone?
Yes. The keyboard responds to touch and rearranges its controls for smaller screens. Landscape orientation gives the keys more room.
Which computer keys play which piano notes?
A S D F G H J K L play the white keys from C upward, and W E T Y U O P play the black keys above them. Each key carries its letter label on screen, so you can read the note name and the computer key at the same time.
Why is there no sound at first?
Browsers require a click, touch or key press before starting audio. Interact with any piano key and audio will initialise.
Does the recording leave my device?
No. A recording is a temporary list of notes held in the current browser session. It is not uploaded or saved to an account.
Is a real piano needed to practise?
No. This tool is useful for learning note names and hearing intervals, although a physical keyboard is better for developing touch and posture.