Synthesia
A fun way to learn how to play the piano.
Whether you've always wanted to learn or you're a veteran looking for a fun new way to practice, get ready to join the thousands using Synthesia.
Play at Your Own Speed
In practice mode, Synthesia waits for you to play the correct note before moving on.
Read Sheet Music... or Not
Enable musical notation for any song. Or, leave it turned off and just enjoy the falling notes.
Millions of Free Songs
Synthesia comes with over 100 songs. The Internet has the rest. Play any MIDI file you can find or create.
Practice Hands Separately
Choose what you want to practice. Synthesia will play the rest for you so you can focus on your goal.
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Synthesia 0.7.2 Released!
June-30-2010

Synthesia is moving full-speed ahead now. This is the first of six monthly releases that will run until the end of the year.

Check out what's new below, download the new version, and enjoy!

What's new in 0.7.2:

  • Song looping: Learning Pack users can create loops with one click to keep practicing those tough parts. Statistics are shown in real time detailing how you are improving.
  • Synthesia is now aware of smaller keyboards. Set your size on the keyboard screen and Synthesia will play notes outside your reach or move them closer so you can play them yourself.
  • Scoring revamp: hold notes for their full duration for maximum points!
  • Lots of other improvements and fixes.
HDPiano.com
Oct-20-2008

How cool is this? Sean over at HDPiano.com has begun making video lessons using a combination of Synthesia and live video to show note fingerings. It's very cool and especially helpful. The lessons are free, new videos are posted weekly, and Sean even takes requests.

You should go there now.