Ultimidi: Piano Journey

Make piano practice feel like play.

Learn notes, rhythm and music reading through short lessons and playful challenges.

Start with one note. See what you played, try again and explore a musical festival with Pip by your side.

  • 112 lessonsYour Book One journey
  • FreeNo account needed
  • 3 ways to playMIDI, touch, or keys
0:39 See how it works

Your piano playground

Small steps. Clear feedback. More to explore.

Follow Book One from your first note, then unlock more ways to practise. Each attempt gives you something specific to work on.

The Ultimidi festival home with Book One, Minigames, Daily challenges, Practice, Style Shop, Magic boxes and Pip.
A clear next lesson, plus more activities as you progress. Screenshots show the English game.
1 Start

One small lesson

Open your next lesson and follow the highlighted piano key. No account or installation needed.

2 Play

Connect notes and timing

Match the notes on the staff to the keys. Aim for the bright play line and follow the beat.

3 Improve

See what to try next

Review your notes and timing. Retry a tricky part or use a slower attempt to build confidence.

4 Explore

Make practice your own

Unlock minigames and daily challenges as you progress, with pets and rewards along the way.

What you'll learn

Four piano skills, one step at a time.

Short exercises teach you to find the keys, keep the beat, read notes and fix mistakes.

  1. Find the keys

    Notes and octaves

    Learn the name of each note and where it is on the keyboard.

  2. Keep the beat

    Beats and note lengths

    See if each note was early, late or on time.

  3. Read the notes

    Staff and duration

    Read which key to play and how long to hold it.

  4. Fix the tricky part

    Review and repeat

    See the note you missed, slow down and replay one short part before you move on.

Choose your controls

Three ways to play.

Use a MIDI keyboard, touch screen or computer keyboard. You can try the lessons without buying an instrument.

MIDI requires a compatible browser and a secure HTTPS connection. Touch and computer keys let you explore; practise on an instrument to develop piano touch and technique.

MIDI keyboard

Connect by USB, allow MIDI access and get feedback on the notes you play.

Touch screen

Tap the piano keys on your phone or tablet.

Computer keys

Use the marked keys on your computer keyboard to play notes.

Piano journal

Piano tips and setup guides.

Learn how to connect your keyboard, plan a short practice session and use the game's features.

Bass Clef Notes on Piano: A Beginner Reading Guide

Find F and middle C, read the bass-clef lines and spaces, then try an original five-note exercise with answers.

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A 10-Minute Piano Practice Routine You Can Repeat

Use ten minutes for one piano goal: find a note, play a short lesson, review feedback and repeat. A practical routine with examples and a simple practice log.

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3 Piano Rhythm Exercises for Beginners

Practise a steady beat, note lengths and rests with three simple piano rhythm exercises. Then use Ultimidi timing feedback to choose what to repeat.

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How to Read Piano Notes: Start with C, D and E

Learn where C, D and E sit on the treble staff, find them on the piano, and try three short patterns. Includes a clear diagram and a first game exercise.

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Piano Practice with Friends: What We’re Building in Ultimidi

A preview of player homes, friend invites, replays and leaderboards in development, plus a small piano practice exchange you can try with a friend today.

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Can You Learn Piano on a Computer Keyboard?

Start with notes, rhythm and a short guided lesson on your computer keys. Learn what transfers to a piano, what does not, and when to use an instrument.

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Your First MIDI Piano Session: Connect, Play, and Learn in 15 Minutes

Connect a MIDI keyboard, find middle C, play a five-note pattern, and finish your first structured 15-minute piano session.

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Your first note is a good place to start.

Play a short lesson, meet Pip and see what you can do. Free in your browser, with progress saved on this device.

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