Stop guessing notes.
Start sight reading.
Connect your MIDI keyboard, pick a piece, and get instant feedback on every note you play. Structured grades, real repertoire, real progress.
8,000+ pieces · ABRSM grades 1–8 · Works in any browser · No download required
How it works
Connect
Plug in your MIDI keyboard via USB or Bluetooth. No drivers, no setup — it just works in Chrome.
Play
Choose a piece from the library or work through the grades. Notes light up green or red as you play.
Improve
Track accuracy, stars, and streaks across sessions. Work through grades at your own pace.
Everything you need to improve
Grades
Work through ABRSM-aligned grades 1–8 with carefully curated pieces. Earn stars and unlock the next level.
Start grades →Library
8,000+ pieces from Bach to Bartók. Filter by difficulty, composer, or grade. Pro unlocks the full collection.
Browse library →Notes, Scales & Daily Practice
Warm up with note and chord drills, practise every scale type, or follow a curated daily session in five minutes.
Try notes →Why Sight Reader?
Most sight-reading apps are platform-locked, limited in repertoire, or lack real feedback. We built something better.
Entirely web-based
Nothing to install. Open Chrome on any computer and you're practising. Works on Mac, Windows, and Linux.
Real-time MIDI feedback
Notes light up green or red the moment you play them. Know exactly where you went wrong without slowing down.
ABRSM-aligned grades
Grades follow the ABRSM syllabus from 1 to 8, so every piece you practise is relevant to your exam.
Modern, focused UX
No clutter, no upsell walls. Just you, your keyboard, and the music. Progress is tracked automatically.
How we compare
We looked at what's out there. Here's where we're different.
| Sight Reader | Other tools | |
|---|---|---|
| Where can I use it? | Anywhere with a browser — Windows, Mac, laptop, tablet | Typically platform-specific (Windows or iOS only) |
| Download required? | No — works straight from your browser | Yes |
| Focus | Laser-focused on sight reading | Too broad or too limited |
| MIDI feedback | Real-time, note-by-note | Often playback-only or delayed |
| Structured progression | ABRSM grades 1–8 | Rarely exam-aligned |
| Repertoire | 8,000+ real pieces | Auto-generated exercises or small libraries |
Simple pricing
Start for free. Upgrade to Pro for the full library, all grades, and daily curated sessions.
Free
£0
Forever
- Notes & Chords — unlimited
- Scales — all types
- Grades — Pre-Grade 1 + Grade 1 taster
- Library — 50 pieces (Schäfer Book 1)
- Virtual piano (no MIDI keyboard needed)
Pro
£5/mo
Cancel any time
- Everything in the Free tier
- All grades — ABRSM 1–8
- Full Library — 8,000+ pieces
- Daily Practice — curated sessions
- Full progress tracking & streaks
- Upload your own pieces
- Teacher tools
Are you a piano teacher?
Assign pieces to students, track their progress, and get free Pro access while you teach.
Apply for free teacher accessDon't have a MIDI keyboard?
You can use the virtual piano without one, but for the best experience a MIDI keyboard is the way to go. Here are some options to suit every budget.
Budget-friendly
Arturia MiniLab 3
25 slim full-size keys, USB-C, velocity-sensitive. Surprisingly playable for the price.
~£75–85
Mid-range
Arturia KeyLab Essential 49 MK3
49 full-size keys — four octaves covers most beginner to intermediate repertoire. Responsive and well-built.
~£160–190
Premium
M-Audio Hammer 88 Pro
88 graded hammer-action keys — heavier in the bass, lighter in the treble, just like an acoustic piano.
~£430–500
Want to level-up your scales ability?
Check out Lewis Kesterton's The Pianist's Guide to Scale Mastery — a comprehensive guide to scales and arpeggios, with fingering for every key.