Real Piano electronic keyboard

What Real Piano does

Real Piano turns an Android phone or tablet into an on-screen piano and electronic keyboard. You can play notes and chords, try different instrument sounds, practise with lessons or play along with backing loops. It may suit beginners looking for guided practice as well as players who want a keyboard they can use without carrying a physical instrument.

At a glance

• Developer: Kolb Apps
• Category: Music
• Rating: About 4.3 out of 5 from 140,629 ratings
• Installs: 10,000,000+

Playing and practice

The app offers a keyboard spanning seven octaves, with controls to change the visible key range and size. A chord mode provides another way to play, and a library of more than 1,500 chords can be useful if you are learning how notes fit together. Video lessons are included for people who want structured guidance, while interactive loops let you play along with a rhythm or accompaniment rather than practising in isolation.

Sounds and recording

Real Piano includes sounds beyond the standard piano, such as electric pianos, organs, synthesizers, guitars, basses, wind and string instruments. That gives you options for experimenting with different tones, though playing them still relies on the device’s touchscreen or a connected MIDI controller. You can record performances in the app and share them, and MIDI support offers an alternative to tapping the on-screen keys.

It is a music practice and play tool, not a substitute for a full-size instrument’s feel. The small screen may take some getting used to, but the adjustable keyboard and range of sounds make it possible to explore melodies, chords and accompaniment in one app.