How it works PianoSkillBoost
Everything you need to know to start playing in minutes.
What do you need to start?
MIDI Piano or Keyboard
Connect any MIDI keyboard via USB. The app detects every note instantly with velocity sensitivity.
- Full experience
- Accurate detection
- Real dynamics
Computer Keyboard
No MIDI piano? Use your computer keys. Perfect for testing the app and learning the basics.
- No extra hardware
- Ideal for testing
- Limited functionality
Practice Mode
Randomly generated practice sessions. Every time is different.
Here's a typical session:
- 1
Choose what to practice
Notes only, chords only, or both in mixed mode.
- 2
Appears on screen
You see the note or chord you need to play, either on the visual keyboard or sheet music.
- 3
Play the right key
The app detects if you got it right and gives instant feedback.
- 4
Next exercise
The next challenge appears automatically. No pauses.
- 5
See your score
At the end, you see your accuracy and overall progress.
Song Mode
Play real songs by loading MIDI files (.mid).
How it works:
- 1
Load your .mid file
Drag or select the MIDI file of the song you want to learn.
- 2
Sheet music appears
You see the song notes visually represented.
- 3
Play following the music
Notes appear and you play them in real-time.
- 4
Get feedback
You'll know instantly if you played correctly or missed.
💡 Tip: Search for MIDI files of your favorite songs on sites like freemidi.org or bitmidi.com.
How your progress is measured
Accuracy
Percentage of correct notes per session. See how it improves over time.
Streaks
Consecutive days of practice. Consistency is key to improvement.
Mastered Chords
Record of chords you've mastered and ones you're still learning.