Synthesia
Synthesia
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Synthesia

Learning piano used to be a chore; this app transforms it into an addiction. Synthesia delivers the power to master the keys on your terms, with or without sheet music.

Key Figures

Downloads

2.5M+

User Rating

3.8/5

Total Ratings

6.0K

Publisher

Synthesia LLC

Category

Music

Locales

1

Latest Version

10.9.2

Size

20.0 MB

First Released

Dec 10, 2012
Features

Evaluating key functionalities for interactive piano learning.

Synthesia: Core Features Analysis

Falling Notes Visual Learning

It allows users to learn piano visually without needing to read sheet music, highly suitable for beginners and visual learners.

Extensive Song Library

It offers access to a vast library of 150 included songs and compatibility with any MIDI file, providing endless learning and practice opportunities.

Guided Melody Practice

This tool features a practice mode that waits for the user to play the correct note, ensuring accuracy and building confidence for beginners.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about Synthesia

What is Synthesia?

Synthesia is an app that teaches users to play the piano using falling notes, supporting both touchscreen play and external digital keyboards. It works for beginners and experienced players.

How does Synthesia teach piano?

Synthesia teaches piano by using falling note blocks. It offers a Melody Practice mode that waits for the user to hit the correct note. Users can also view traditional sheet music.

Can I connect a real piano keyboard to Synthesia?

Yes, Synthesia allows users to connect their own digital piano keyboard. The app is also compatible with the lights in most lighted keyboards for an interactive learning experience.

The following screenshots and description are sourced directly from the app's official store listing and are the property of the app developer.

App Store

Screenshots

Synthesia - This app presents a dynamic learning experience with falling note blocks clearly indicating upcoming notes and a virtual piano keyboard highlighting the keys to press.

This app presents a dynamic learning experience with falling note blocks clearly indicating upcoming notes and a virtual piano keyboard highlighting the keys to press.

Interactive Note Display

Synthesia - Users can choose to learn with the familiar traditional sheet music notation simultaneously displayed above the innovative falling note blocks for comprehensive visual guidance.

Users can choose to learn with the familiar traditional sheet music notation simultaneously displayed above the innovative falling note blocks for comprehensive visual guidance.

Dual Notation View

Synthesia - The app provides intuitive hand diagrams demonstrating correct finger placement for each note, enhancing learning alongside the visual guidance of falling note blocks.

The app provides intuitive hand diagrams demonstrating correct finger placement for each note, enhancing learning alongside the visual guidance of falling note blocks.

Master Fingering Techniques

Synthesia - This tool offers a clear split-hand note display, visually separating left and right-hand parts, further supported by dedicated hand icons in the interface for focused practice.

This tool offers a clear split-hand note display, visually separating left and right-hand parts, further supported by dedicated hand icons in the interface for focused practice.

Hand Separation Practice

Description

Learn to play the piano using falling notes! Start playing immediately, even if you can't read sheet music. Use the touchscreen or connect a digital keyboard and play using real piano keys! • Play using each hand separately or together. • Synthesia waits until you hit the correct note in Melody Practice mode. • Connect your own digital piano and play along. • Synthesia is compatible with the lights in most lighted keyboards. • Choose between traditional sheet music, falling note blocks, or both. • Learn the correct fingers to use from the hints included with every song. • Enjoy many more features including loops, bookmarks, and the built-in metronome. • Try more than 20 songs in the free version. Unlock the app with a one-time purchase (NOT a monthly subscription) to: • Play all 150 included songs and any other MIDI song ever created. • Record your own songs using the simple multi-track recorder. • Your single purchase includes all future upgrades, forever.

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