eMedia Piano and Keyboard Method

About

eMedia Piano and Keyboard Method is a single player action game. It was developed by eMedia Music and was released on September 13, 2016. It received very positive reviews from players.

Over 300 easy-to-follow, step-by-step piano lessons from Irma Irene Justicia, M.A., who has taught at the renowned Juilliard School of Music. Innovative Interactive Feedback technology shows you whether you are playing correctly. Learn how to read music, play piano chords and much more with this complete method. Over 100 easy piano songs including hits from Billy Joel and Elton John make learning…

Genres & Tags

Educational

Play Modes

Single-Player

eMedia Piano and Keyboard Method screenshot

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Audience ScoreBased on 21 reviews

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The software is effective for beginners, allowing users to start playing piano quickly and providing real-time feedback when connected to a MIDI keyboard.
Many users report significant progress in their piano skills, with some stating they can play several songs and read sheet music after just a few hours of use.
The program is well-organized and offers a solid foundation for learning piano, making it a good alternative to more expensive lessons or apps.

The software suffers from latency issues, making features like the metronome and audio feedback less effective, and it lacks options to adjust buffer size or sample rate.
It is considered outdated in terms of design and functionality, with some users experiencing frequent crashes and freezes during lessons.
Many users feel that the content provided is not worth the price, suggesting that cheaper alternatives like books or free resources could teach the same material.

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Users praise the music aspect of the game for its effectiveness in teaching piano skills, even to beginners with no prior experience. Many have found it to be a helpful and interactive tool that allows them to quickly learn and play songs, providing a positive outlet during challenging times. Despite some comments on the design feeling outdated, the overall sentiment is that the music experience is engaging and beneficial for aspiring musicians.
- “During these difficult times, there is no better way to work through lockdowns and other COVID-19 restrictions than spending thirty minutes every day playing beautiful music on the piano, in my opinion!”
- “I like it a lot, I know a little sheet music and I played around with the keyboard, but this is a really helpful interactive tool to really learn how to play.”
- “The design might feel a bit outdated, but music is permanent, so don't worry about it.”
- “I am nowhere near a music-savvy person, but this had me playing in no time.”
- “I bought a keyboard 2 days ago and had no previous experience playing music.”
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The program suffers from significant stability issues, with frequent freezes and crashes reported by users.
- “This program freezes and crashes a lot.”
- “The game is incredibly unstable, often kicking me back to the main menu.”
- “I've experienced numerous bugs that completely disrupt gameplay.”