Find a small hook
Three or four notes are enough. Try repeating the last note to make the phrase feel memorable.
Music idea tool
Play piano online for song ideas
Use this virtual piano to sketch a hook, test a chord idea, or simply make a little noise. Play with your mouse, touch screen, or computer keyboard, then take the feeling into the song studio.
Virtual instrument
Play piano online
Ready to play
Practice with a reference
Keep your sheet music above the keys
Drop a score here or choose a file
Image/PDF reference or MusicXML/MIDI practice file · up to 10 MB
Score.pdf
Use the browser preview or keep the file open beside the piano.
Nothing is uploaded to HitWeave. The reference will stay above the keyboard while you practise.
C4
261.63 Hz
Recording melody
A–B white keys
W–] black keys
Click or touch any key · Space sustain
How to use it
How to practice melody on an online piano
Record a rough idea
Press Record, play a phrase, then press Play to hear it back. The recording stays in this browser tab.
Build the arrangement
Bring the mood and scene to the song studio, choose a genre, and compare two complete arrangements.
Learn as you play
A calm place to practice music ideas
Use the virtual piano for ear training, songwriting, or a quick warm-up. The keyboard map follows a familiar two-octave layout, while the short lessons below give each session a clear next step.
Start with scales
Play C–D–E–F–G–A–B, then come back to C. Notice how the final note makes the phrase feel resolved.
Try a chord pattern
For a familiar pop feeling, sketch the roots of C, G, A minor and F before adding a melody on top.
Follow a score
Keep your uploaded chart visible, play one bar at a time, and use Record to compare your timing with the written idea.
Questions before you play
Online piano, explained
Everything you need to know before using the keyboard for a melody, lesson or song idea.
Can I play the piano with my computer keyboard?
Yes. Use the letter keys shown on the white and black keys, or click and touch the instrument directly. A physical keyboard is useful for quick melody sketches, but it is not required.
Can I upload a piano score or lyric sheet?
Yes. Choose a PNG, JPG, WebP or PDF up to 10 MB for a local visual reference. You can also choose a MIDI or MusicXML file when you want the browser to detect playable notes.
What happens to an uploaded score?
The score is previewed locally in your browser and is not sent to HitWeave. Images and PDFs stay as a reference above the keyboard; readable MIDI or MusicXML files can also be played back locally.
Does the online piano work on a phone?
Yes. Swipe across the keyboard to reach both octaves, then use touch to play. Turn on full screen for a more comfortable landscape practice view.
Can I record and replay a melody?
Yes. Press Record, play a phrase, stop recording, and press Play to hear it back. The melody is held in the current page session, so download or write down an idea you want to keep before closing or refreshing the page.
Can I turn a piano melody into a finished song?
Record the rough idea here, then open the song studio and describe its mood, scene and genre. The studio does not import the piano recording automatically, but it can use your description to create two complete takes.
Does playing the online piano use song credits?
No. Playing notes, recording a short melody, and previewing a local score are browser features and do not use song-generation credits. Credits apply only when you submit a production in the studio.
Keep the hook moving
Turn your melody into a complete song.
Record a small phrase here, carry its mood into the studio, and compare two arrangements built around the idea.