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.
Available now on Android
App Screenshots
Practice mode with real-time cursor tracking
Loop difficult sections
Add fingering annotations
Track your progress
Browse curated pieces
Multiple themes
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). Practice whatever music you choose.
- 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.
- What platforms is Crescendo available on?
- Crescendo is available now on Android tablets and phones via the Google Play Store. An iOS version is in development. A desktop version (Windows, macOS, Linux) is also planned.
- Is Crescendo good for beginners?
- Yes! Beginners learn to read music correctly from day one. Slow down to any tempo (as low as 25%), practice hands separately, and loop difficult sections. The skills you build transfer to any sheet music.
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Ready to read real music?
Get Crescendo on the Google Play Store.
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