Synthesia Alternatives and Similar Games

Piano From Above

Piano From Above (PianoFromAbove.exe). Piano From Above is a program that turns learning the piano into a videogame. You can open any MIDI file and simply play the notes as they fall. In the practice mode you can set the speed of playback, the position of playback, which tracks are shown and which tracks are muted.

• It is very versatile and is easy to use. Unlike synthesia you can sort songs easily and find them in a large list. The keyboard can be set to show 128 keys which synthesia does not let you do. The only complaint would be that you can change the speed of a song but it won't stay that way. Guest • Apr 2020 • 1 agrees and 0 disagrees Disagree   Agree
• Similar functionality, but without the price. comelyjason • Aug 2019 • 4 agrees and 6 disagrees Disagree   Agree
• It's working and it's free. Many thanks to the creator ^^ Guest • Apr 2019 • 3 agrees and 1 disagrees Disagree   Agree
• Unlike Synthesia, the Keyboard can go up to 128 keys! Guest • Dec 2018 • 1 agrees and 2 disagrees Disagree   Agree
• Basically identical to Synesthesia but free. Highly recommended. Guest • Feb 2018 Disagree   Agree
• I like the way it works similar to its counterpart. Simple to use and free. Guest • Dec 2017 • 1 agrees and 3 disagrees Disagree   Agree
• Complete replacement option. slightly less user friendly miguelguthridge • Jul 2016 • 3 agrees and 2 disagrees Disagree   Agree

Free Open Source Windows

Musicope

An open-source online piano game similar to Synthesia .

• requires MIDI input + must download other software to use Guest • Jan 2019 • 6 agrees and 6 disagrees Disagree   Agree
• This app needs MIDI input to use. You can't use keyboard. Guest • Oct 2015 • 3 agrees and 29 disagrees Disagree   Agree

Free Open Source Mac Windows Linux

Linthesia

Linthesia is a game. A game of playing music! You only need a MIDI file to play, and a MIDI keyboard (or your PC keyboard). It's a fork of Synthesia, which only runs on Windows and OS X. Linthesia is for GNU/Linux.

• Discontinued
  The project is no longer developed. Last version, 0.4.2, released in January 2010, can be still downloaded from SourceForge.

Free Open Source Linux

Rosegarden

Rosegarden is a well-rounded audio and MIDI sequencer, score editor, and general-purpose music composition and editing environment. Rosegarden is an easy-to-learn, attractive application that runs on Linux, ideal for composers, musicians, music students, and small studio or home recording environments.

• It is similar in that you can create your own music and audio files. Guest • Dec 2019 • 0 agrees and 1 disagrees Disagree   Agree
• It's music composition software, not a tool for learning how to play songs on the piano. Guest • Jan 2019 • 7 agrees and 2 disagrees Disagree   Agree
• I hoped anything more focused in composition. Guest • Feb 2019 • 2 agrees and 0 disagrees Disagree   Agree
• It's a DAW, Synthesia is a learning program. Guest • Aug 2018 • 6 agrees and 1 disagrees Disagree   Agree

Free Open Source Linux

Perfect Piano

Perfect Piano is an intelligent piano simulator design for Android phones and tablets.

• Although it is only for Mobile devices or tablets, It is free, contains a similar interface to that of synthesia, has multiplayer live, and you can choose to play between your device's touchscreen or MIDI keyboard.. Downside to this is that it lags a bit and does not support a pedal connection with a MIDI input... Guest • Mar 2019 • 2 agrees and 4 disagrees Disagree   Agree

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LilyPond

GNU LilyPond is a computer program for music engraving. One of LilyPonds major goals is to produce scores that are engraved with traditional layout rules, reflecting the era when scores were engraved by hand. It uses a simple text notation for music input, which LilyPond interprets and processes in a series of stages. In the final stage, music notation is output to PDF (via PostScript) or other graphical formats, such as SVG or PNG.

• LilyPond is sheet music creation software, not a music learning game. Guest • Dec 2018 • 6 agrees and 0 disagrees Disagree   Agree

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PianoBooster

Piano Booster lets you practice and play the piano alongside a scrolling music stave. It's an open-source, cross-platform tool that works with MIDI keyboards as input. Play along and receive an accuracy reading to let you know how you're doing.

• It loads midi files and let you practice with a MIDI input (or even with your PC keyboard) Guest • Oct 2019 • 1 agrees and 0 disagrees Disagree   Agree

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Pianu

What is pianu? Pianu is a website that teaches you how to play piano, interactively. How can a website teach me piano interactively? Using new technology in the browser, Pianu is able to interact with any MIDI keyboard connected to your computer. Do I need a keyboard to play? Nope, You can learn by tapping your touchscreen, clicking your mouse, or using your computer’s keyboard. What does it cost? The songs of Pianu are free to play.

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Piano Marvel

It has never been easier or more fun to learn how to play the piano. Using Piano Marvel and its innovative methodology, you can learn on your own at your own pace, or take lessons with a piano teacher who can help monitor your progress and practice using Piano Marvel. Piano Marvel grades your performances; showing you where you make mistakes and allows you to play songs over and over until you win a bronze, silver or gold trophy according to your performance.

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Flowkey

flowkey helps you become the pianist you always wanted to be. Whether it's learning to play your favourite piano songs, starting from scratch or developing your skills – flowkey will show you exactly how to play each note and guide you with instant feedback.

Freemium Web Android Tablet iPad