Playing Songs

Learn how to play and practice songs in Piano Tree.

Opening a Song

  1. Find a song you want to learn
  2. Tap on the song to open it
  3. Choose your mode:
    • Play Mode — Listen along and follow the sheet music
    • Practice Mode — The music waits for you to play each note correctly

Play and Practice ModesPlay and Practice Modes

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Practice mode needs an input: MIDI keyboard, microphone, or on-screen keyboard. Some special pieces (lead sheets, ear-training songs) disable Practice mode.

FeatureDescription
Learning ModulesJump between related pieces in a guided set
Learn step by stepPractice specific sections at reduced tempo
Hand ModePractice left hand, right hand, or both
Tempo ControlSlow down or speed up the piece
Loop ModeRepeat specific measures until mastered

Practice Customization ToolsPractice Customization Tools

For the full list of controls — metronome preview, advance on mistakes, read-ahead, scoring rules, and more — see Practice Tools.

Practice Tips

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Start at a slower tempo and gradually increase speed as you become more comfortable with the piece.

  • Use Hand Mode to practice each hand separately before combining
  • Set Loop Mode on difficult sections
  • Use Learn step by step to break the piece into manageable chunks

Learn Step by StepLearn Step by Step