Piano to go: 3 apps to play and learn anywhere

Playing piano is a centuries-old pastime, but you no longer need a baby grand to hit the keys. Whether you're eager to learn, delving into music theory, or honing your skills, these apps will strike the right note.

Master the piano from your pocket by turning your device into an 88-note keyboard simulator with multiple row display options. Perfect Piano supports pressure sensitivity and offers realistic timbre sounds to match. Learners can practice playing popular tunes with adjustments for speed and difficulty.

You can finish the first lesson in your self-taught musical journey within 15 minutes of opening Yousician's piano app. Select song types that interest you and play along with video tutorials – either on your device's screen or using your own keyboard. The app listens in and gives feedback on your timing and accuracy as you play.

Pegboard's intuitive harmonic table layout will make laying down melodies and creating riffs a snap. If you've got the basics of playing piano down, experiment with electronic sounds in this intuitive virtual synthesizer. Upgrade to Pro to save your own presets and use Pegboard as an in/out MIDI controller.