SmartMusic Alternatives

SmartMusic is described as 'Web-based suite of music education tools and home to the largest interactive and digital music libraries' and is an app in the audio & music category. There are more than 10 alternatives to SmartMusic for a variety of platforms, including Mac, Windows, iPad, iPhone and Android apps. The best SmartMusic alternative is Synthesia, which is free. Other great apps like SmartMusic are Rocksmith, Hanon Pro, Linthesia and Simply Piano.

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  1. Synthesia icon
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    Cross-platform software providing interactive piano practice using MIDI or computer keyboard, real-time feedback, finger number hints, note labels, sheet music or falling notes display, repeat practice sections, lively visualizations, and online scoreboards for all skill levels.

    29 Synthesia alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Wine
     
    • Synthesia is the most popular Windows, Mac, iPad & Android Tablet alternative to SmartMusic.

    • Synthesia is the most popular free alternative to SmartMusic.

    • Synthesia is Freemium and ProprietarySmartMusic is Paid and Proprietary
  2. Rocksmith icon
     26 likes

    Rocksmith is a music video game produced by Ubisoft.

    29 Rocksmith alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Steam
    • Playstation
    • Xbox
     
    • Rocksmith is the most popular iPhone alternative to SmartMusic.

    • Rocksmith is the most popular commercial alternative to SmartMusic.

    • Rocksmith is Paid and ProprietarySmartMusic is also Paid and Proprietary
  3. Hanon Pro icon
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    Hanon Pro is an app for iPhone, iPad, and Mac that offers a fresh, modern take on keyboard and piano technique and exercises for the digital age.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
  4. Linthesia icon
     14 likes

    Linthesia is a game. A game of playing music! You only need a MIDI file to play, and a MIDI keyboard (or your PC keyboard). It's a fork of Synthesia, which only runs on Windows and OS X. Linthesia is for GNU/Linux.

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
    • Linthesia is the most popular Linux alternative to SmartMusic.

    • Linthesia is the most popular Open Source alternative to SmartMusic.

    • Linthesia is Free and Open SourceSmartMusic is Paid and Proprietary
  5. Simply Piano icon
     7 likes

    Step-by-step courses teach music notation and songs from classical to pop, with instant feedback using any piano or keyboard. Personalized workouts, song slowing, Touch Courses, progress tracking, and monthly content updates suit all skill levels and ages.

    19 Simply Piano alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
    • Simply Piano is the most popular Android alternative to SmartMusic.

    • Simply Piano is Paid and ProprietarySmartMusic is also Paid and Proprietary
  6. Flowkey icon
     9 likes

    Comprehensive online piano training platform with interactive, step-by-step lessons, real-time feedback, synchronized video and sheet music, genre and difficulty filters, song saving, and live performances from professionals, all requiring just a tablet or fast laptop.

    20 Flowkey alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • iPhone
    • Android
     
    • Flowkey is the most popular Web-based alternative to SmartMusic.

    • Flowkey is Freemium and ProprietarySmartMusic is Paid and Proprietary
  7. Piano Trainer icon
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    Piano Trainer is an app designed to help users learn basic piano scales and chords at their own pace using a MIDI or QWERTY keyboard. The app offers two modes: Quiz and Practice. In Quiz mode, users can test their knowledge of the circle of fifths and key recognition.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  8. Whether you want to immerse yourself in classical pieces, jazz tunes, or the latest pop tunes, there's something for you.

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  9. Offers interactive piano lessons with real-time feedback, color-coded notes, games with levels and rewards, friend-based competition, shareable scores and recordings, practice statistics tracking, backing track play-along, popular songs library, and MIDI keyboard support.

    25 Playground Sessions alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once or Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
     
  10. If you play well along with the screen and accompaniment, the score will go up. If you do not, you will be able to remind you to fix the pitch and tempo. There is sheet music and accompaniments of various genres such as popular violin method books, classical songs as well as pop...

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
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