How is Crescendo different from other piano apps?

Crescendo shows you real sheet music notation — the same format used in songbooks, music schools, and professional scores. Unlike apps with falling blocks, the skills you build here transfer to any sheet music you'll ever encounter.

Do I need a MIDI keyboard?

Practice mode currently uses a MIDI keyboard (USB or Bluetooth) to detect which notes you play. Audio input for acoustic pianos is in development. Most MIDI keyboards work.

What file formats can I import?

Crescendo supports MusicXML (.xml, .musicxml, .mxl), MIDI (.mid, .midi), and LilyPond (.ly) files. You can find thousands of free scores on IMSLP, MuseScore, and other sites.

Is there a subscription?

No. Crescendo is a one-time purchase. The launch price is $9.99. No subscription, no auto-renewals, no account required. Buy once and own it.

Is Crescendo good for beginners?

Yes! Beginners learn to read music correctly from day one. Slow down to any tempo, practice hands separately, and loop difficult sections.

Crescendo Piano

Piano practice with
real sheet music.

See actual notation while you practice. Import your own MusicXML, MIDI, or LilyPond files. Connect your USB or Bluetooth MIDI keyboard. $9.99 launch price.

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Skills that work everywhere

The sheet music you see in Crescendo is the same format used in songbooks, music teachers' studios, and orchestra parts worldwide.

Learn to read it here, and you can read it anywhere.

Why Crescendo?

Real Notation

Professional sheet music display. The same format musicians have read for centuries.

Your Music

Import MusicXML, MIDI, or LilyPond files. Practice whatever you want. Unlimited pieces.

One-Time Purchase

$9.99 launch price. No subscription. No auto-renewals. No account required.

MIDI Keyboard

Connect your USB or Bluetooth MIDI keyboard. See which notes you played correctly, instantly.

Frequently Asked Questions

How is Crescendo different from other piano apps?: Crescendo shows you real sheet music notation — the same format used in songbooks, music schools, and professional scores. The skills you build here transfer directly to real-world sheet music. You can also import your own files (MusicXML, MIDI, LilyPond) instead of being limited to a fixed library.
Do I need a MIDI keyboard?: Practice mode currently uses a MIDI keyboard (USB or Bluetooth) to detect which notes you play in real time. Audio input for acoustic pianos is in development. Most MIDI keyboards work — from budget 49-key controllers to full 88-key digital pianos.
What file formats can I import?: Crescendo supports MusicXML, MIDI, and LilyPond files. MusicXML is the standard format for sheet music — you can find thousands of free scores on IMSLP, MuseScore, and other sites, or export from notation software like Finale, Sibelius, or MuseScore.
Is there a subscription?: No. Crescendo is a one-time purchase. The launch price is $9.99 — no subscription, no auto-renewals, no account required. Buy once and own it. We believe learning piano is a lifetime journey — your tools shouldn't keep charging you for it.
What platforms will Crescendo be available on?: Crescendo will launch on iOS and Android tablets and phones. A desktop version (Windows, macOS, Linux) is also in development. Sign up to be notified when we launch.
Is Crescendo good for beginners?: Yes! Crescendo is designed for pianists at all levels. Beginners will learn to read music correctly from day one. The practice mode lets you slow down to any tempo (as low as 25%), practice hands separately, and loop difficult sections. You build real skills that grow with you.

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Piano practice with real sheet music.