Virtual Piano

Pros

• Fun to use
• Works just like an electric keyboard
• Lots of options to try out
• Completely free

Cons

• Doesn't allow for saving or sharing
• May not work on newer computers
• More of a toy than a keyboard
• May be difficult to use keys naturally

Virtual Piano really brings musical instruments into the PC world. This software gives users a MIDI piano keyboard and allows for them to let their imaginations go wild. Users can try their hand at playing traditional songs or even write their own. It is a great tool, especially for children. It is good for getting users comfortable with both music and computers.

Virtual Piano has traditional keys at the bottom of the screen as well as several customization options at the top. The options are very similar to electric keyboards. Users can make the keyboard sound like anything from an electric guitar to a string ensemble. This makes it not only fun, but it allows for unlimited possibilities.

This software is available for Windows 98 SE, Windows ME, Windows 2000, Windows NT, and Windows XP. It may not run on newer computers or newer operating systems. It is available only in English. It is a completely free download.

The biggest problem with Virtual Piano is that it does not allow for the recording and saving of pieces. This makes it hard for creators to share their music and to get feedback from others. This definitely down-grades the software and doesn't make it as practical in the current social-focused computer age. There have been some complaints that the controls are very difficult to use and don't always run very smoothly.

Overall, Virtual Piano is more of a toy than it is a music creator. It is great for getting comfortable with making music on the computer and for developing confidence with keyboard settings. It has not been designed for sharing, making it hard to use in the modern world. For users who want to casually play piano virtually, this is a great choice. But it is not a practical tool for creators.

Pros

• Fun to use
• Works just like an electric keyboard
• Lots of options to try out
• Completely free

Cons

• Doesn't allow for saving or sharing
• May not work on newer computers
• More of a toy than a keyboard
• May be difficult to use keys naturally