Online Piano

Studio-sampled acoustic piano keyboard. Play with your computer keyboard, mouse, or touch screen with sustain pedal emulation.

Studio Grand Piano Ready
Computer Keyboard Mapping:
Lower Octave (C3 - B3): Z, S, X, D, C, V, G, B, H, N, J, M
Middle Octave (C4 - B4): Q, 2, W, 3, E, R, 5, T, 6, Y, 7, U
Upper Octave (C5 - B5): I, 9, O, 0, P, [, =, ], A, K, L, ;
Hold Spacebar for Sustain Pedal

How to Play Piano Online and Practice Chords

This virtual piano features 3 full chromatic octaves (from C3 to B5) sampled from a studio acoustic grand piano. Whether you are learning your first triads, testing vocal harmonies, or playing along with your favorite melodies, you can use your computer keyboard as a responsive piano controller.

Finding Your Way Around the Keyboard

The keyboard layout is divided into three rows on your computer:

  • Middle Octave (C4 to B4): Play the white keys with letters A, S, D, F, G, H, J, K. The black keys (sharps and flats) are played with the top row numbers/letters W, E, T, Y, U.
  • Lower Octave (C3 to B3): Controlled using keys Z, X, C, V, B, N, M.
  • Higher Octave (C5 to B5): Extended on the upper keys Q, W, E, R, T, Y, U, I, O, P.
Pro Tip: Using the Spacebar for Realistic Sustain Pedal Action

On an acoustic piano, stepping on the right damper pedal lifts the felts off the strings so notes ring out and blend together smoothly. You can emulate this by holding down the Spacebar while playing chords with your other hand. Release the Spacebar to silence the resonance cleanly between chord changes!

Piano Registers and Note Ranges

The standard piano keyboard consists of 88 keys. Middle C (C4 at 261.63 Hz) sits right in the physical center:

Register Octave Range Frequency Span Musical Role
Bass Register C3 – B3 130.81 Hz – 246.94 Hz Left-hand root notes, bass lines and walking bass
Middle Register C4 – B4 (Middle C) 261.63 Hz – 493.88 Hz Standard vocal range, main triad chords and melodies
Treble Register C5 – B5 523.25 Hz – 987.77 Hz Right-hand lead riffs, sparkling arpeggios and high descants

Tips for Smooth Hand Posture & Practice

  • Curve your fingers naturally: Pretend you are holding a gentle tennis ball in each hand. Striking keys with relaxed, curved fingertips gives you far better control and speed than flat fingers.
  • Practice simple triads: Press A + D + G together on your keyboard to ring out a classic C Major chord (C - E - G). Move that same shape to F + H + K to hear G Major!
  • Record and review your takes: Use the built-in studio recording button at the top right to capture your performance, then download a high-fidelity WAV audio file.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I use the sustain pedal on my computer keyboard?

Simply hold down the Spacebar while playing any keys. Releasing the Spacebar cuts off the sustain, exactly like lifting your foot off an acoustic piano pedal.

Can I play multiple notes at the same time (chords)?

Yes! The audio synthesizer is fully polyphonic. You can press multiple keyboard keys simultaneously or click the Quick Chord buttons to hear rich 3-note and 4-note voicings.

Can I download the music I record on this piano?

Yes. Click the red Record button before you start playing. When finished, click Stop, and a Download .WAV button will appear with a studio-quality audio file.