Yes! If you don’t have access to a physical piano or keyboard, you can still get started using touch-based courses in the app.
📱 What are touch-based courses?
Touch-based courses let you play using an on-screen keyboard directly on your device.
Instead of listening to a real piano, Simply Piano responds to your taps on the screen, so that you can start learning and practicing right away.
🎧 Which courses use the touch screen?
Simply Piano currently includes two touch-based courses:
Touch Intro
Stay in Touch
These courses are designed to help you:
Get familiar with the basics
Practice using the on-screen keyboard
Start learning even without a piano
🔍 Where can I find them?
You can find the touch-based courses in the course menu:
If you selected that you don’t have a piano, Touch Intro may appear at the start of your course path
Otherwise, scroll to the end of the course list to find them
⚠️ Can I use the touch screen in all courses?
No. The on-screen keyboard is only available in touch-based courses.
Most Simply Piano courses are designed to work with a real piano or keyboard, so the app can listen to what you play and give real-time feedback.
🔄 Switching between touch and piano
If you’d like to switch to using a real piano or keyboard:
Tap on 'Change Course' to go back to the course menu
Choose a course like Piano Basics or Essentials
These courses use sound detection instead of the touch screen.
⭐️ Good to know
Touch-based courses are a great way to:
Try out the app
Learn basic skills
Practice when you don’t have access to a piano
To continue progressing through most courses, you’ll need a physical piano or keyboard.
💡 Some learners may also see a separate section in the app with additional activities they can do without a piano. You can read more about it here.
Have more questions?
Chat: In the app, tap on Menu ☰ > Settings > Have a Question?
Email: piano@hellosimply.com