Neothesia

If you are passionate about the piano, then there is a fair chance that you heard of Synthesia, a visual tool that provides a fun way to practice and improve your skills. With over a decade, the tool has quite the fan base, and it can cater to complete amateurs who would like to learn how to play this instrument.

Neothesia is a tool that does the exact same thing, the only difference being that it is open-source, and you can practice with only one song at a time.

The application comes with a sleek and modern interface that is designed as a piano, where you can view the free flow of the keys you are supposed to hit. You can get started by adding your MIDI file, which you can play individually or, if you already connected a MIDI keyboard or digital piano, play along.

The role of the tool is to display the corresponding notes on the screen, guiding you through the song. It goes without saying that you can pause, rewind and play any time, and you can adjust the offset or delay so that you can practice at your own pace.

The GUI is set on a dark background whereas the keys are light purple, but you can change that from the Settings file. Just take a look at the FAQ from the home page of the app to learn how to edit the palette and check out the shortcuts.

If you enjoy the piano and want to get started with your new hobby, you shouldn’t feel discouraged, regardless of your skill. Neothesia is not only a great beginner alternative to the traditional sheet music, but it also caters to those who want to learn how to play this amazing instrument in a fun and engaging way.