Looking for an alternative to Pianote?

Here’s a closer look at HDpiano vs Pianote across features, pricing, and service.

Pianote still makes you read sheet music

Pianote relies on sheet music to teach you piano, which means you have to learn to read sheet music before you can do anything on a keyboard. It’s the traditional method, but it’s old-fashioned and time-consuming. Pianote claims to get you reading sheet music within 30 days, whereas we guarantee that you’ll learn a full song in your first 30 days with our visual, interactive approach.

Why choose HDpiano over Pianote?

With HDpiano, you can start playing your favorite songs instantly in a fun, easy-to-follow way.

Pianote

Requires you to read traditional sheet music, which can be a major hurdle for beginners.

Doesn’t specialize in piano and constantly upsells lessons for voice, guitar, and other instruments.

Lacks the gamified, visually interactive approach that makes learning fun and engaging.

Is a purely solo experience without any community or ability to get help from instructors.

HDpiano

Uses innovative, visual learning methods that eliminate the need for traditional sheet music.

Focuses solely on piano, ensuring high-quality, specialized instruction.

Gamified, visually engaging lessons that make learning piano more fun and less frustrating.

Offers a vibrant community of piano learners for support, motivation, and shared progress.

Key differences that set us apart

Piano lessons for all levels

HDpiano

Our lessons cater to everyone, from absolute beginners to seasoned players. Each lesson is designed to help you quickly learn songs and have fun along the way.

Pianote

While Pianote offers beginner, intermediate, and advanced lessons, you still have to know how to read music which is a fairly advanced skill alone.

No experience required

HDpiano

We break each song down section by section, using color-coded blocks to guide your fingers to the right keys. Learning your favorite songs has never been easier.

Pianote

Relies heavily on traditional sheet music, which can be daunting for beginners and requires prior music reading skills.

A learning platform designed for practice

HDpiano

Our custom player is your personal practice assistant. You can adjust lessons to your own pace, giving you all the control you need to master a song.

Pianote

While they do have some capabilities like looping or adjusting the tempo, the controls are mixed into a busy interface that can be overwhelming while trying to follow sheet music.

World-class teachers who make learning fun

HDpiano

Our instructors are passionate about making learning fun. They provide helpful tips on finger placement, rhythm, and transitions, guiding you through every part of a song.

Pianote

Tutorials are completely dependent on sheet music without any interaction with an instructor. In order to get help from an instructor, you have to go to a separate part of the site that isn’t related to the song you’re learning.

Community that cheers you on

HDpiano

Connect with a vibrant community of piano players worldwide. Share your progress, learn from others, and enjoy the support of fellow learners with the same goals.

Pianote

While it has a community, it’s spread across different instruments, making it less focused and cohesive for piano learners.

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