Abstract: A method and system for dynamic music creation is disclosed. An emotion is assigned to one or more musical motifs and a game vector is associated with the emotion. The one or more musical motifs are mapped to the game vector based on the emotion. A musical composition is generated based on the game vector and desired emotions.

Abstract: A data processing apparatus adapted to generate a recording for a content includes: input circuitry configured to obtain image data and corresponding audio data for the content, the image data including a plurality of image frames, a plurality of machine learning models including one or more first machine learning models and one or more second machine learning models, each first machine learning model configured to obtain at least a part of the image data and trained to output respective indicator data for the plurality of image frames, each second machine learning model configured to obtain at least a part of the audio data and trained to output respective indicator data for the plurality of image frames corresponding to the at least part of the audio data, where the respective indicator data associated with an image frame is indicative of an interest score for the image frame, authoring circuitry configured to select one or more groups of image frames from the plurality of image frames in dependence upon re

Abstract: Users of electronic audio and video playback devices have become familiar with listening and viewing media from stored memory. Music may be listened to and any art may be viewed including television, motion pictures, still images and any other copyrightable works of audible or visual art, the types of which are vast. Traditional indexing criteria for such stored memory may include artist or author identification, track or work of art title, genre, era or origin, style of art, and other criteria pertaining to the work itself. According to the present invention, media elements stored in memory may now be characterized by entering criteria based on the qualitative attributes and emotive features ascertained upon playback or subsequent evaluation which are then associated with each stored audio, video, image or other file, for subsequent indexing, searching and recommendation operations.

Abstract: A method for online music learning of playing a musical instrument, that may be a string instrument, a woodwind instrument, a brass instrument, a percussion instrument, or vocal (singing) is described. A client device, such as a smartphone or a tablet notifies a person, such as visually by a display or audibly by a sounder, of a sequence of musical symbols that may be part of a musical piece to be played on the musical instrument. The pace or tempo of the notified sequence is adapted according to a stored skill level value of the person and the pace or tempo associated with the musical piece. The client device, monitors, using a microphone(s) in the client device, the errors in the playing of the sequence, and using a predefined accordingly updates the stored skill level value, and accordingly changes the arrangement, pace and/or tempo of the next sequence of musical symbols.

Abstract: A method of producing a light animation with a rhythm of music is disclosed. An electronic device performs Fourier series transform on a sound signal of music produced from at least one musical instrument, so as to obtain a rhythm diagram of the sound signal. The operation to extract a rhythm change point of the rhythm diagram is performed, and when the intensity of the rhythm diagram has a change from increase to decrease, the time point of the change is used as the rhythm change point and the electronic device transmits a lighting control signal to a light emitting device. After receiving the lighting control signal, the light emitting device emits light based on the lighting control signal, and the light emitted from the light emitting device continues to form the light animation, thereby improving overall performance appreciation of the music for audiences.

Abstract: Reading material on video gives the reader a seamless reading experience by displaying on a device of their choice a series of segments containing letters, words, phrases, sentences and/or paragraphs on a background of the drafter's choice. One segment flows into the other until the reading material is completed. These sequential segments are set to be viewed seamlessly with audio accompaniment. Words, sentences or paragraphs are set to music, where recognizable features of the music are played at the appearance of a certain word or the beginning of a sentence or paragraph. The appearance of a word, sentence or paragraph may be accompanied by the appearance of an image representing the word, sentence or paragraph, along with a recognizable designated musical element.

Abstract: A data generation device includes: an acquisition part configured to acquire measurement data that corresponds to measurement values, obtained in chronological order, corresponding to a behavior of a key or a member coordinating with the key for each of a plurality of keys; and a data generation part configured to generate display data for displaying a screen showing the measurement values corresponding to each of the plurality of keys along a time axis based on the acquired measurement data.

Abstract: In a performance operator group, a partial region including at least one first performance operator and at least one second performance operator is set as a first key region. An allocator allocates musical sound data to the first key region. An operation detector detects an operation using each of the plurality of first and second performance operators of the performance operator group. A reproduction controller carries out first control relating to a reproduction method of the allocated musical sound data in response to detection of an operation using one of the first and second performance operators in the first key region, and carries out second control relating to the reproduction method of the allocated musical sound data and being different from the first control in response to detection of an operation using another one of the first and second performance operators in the first key region.

Abstract: The present disclosure is related to systems and methods for assisting a user in practicing a smart musical instrument. The method includes obtaining a real-time image of the user playing the smart musical instrument. The method also includes obtaining information associated with a current key being pressed and information associated with a plurality of reference fingerings from the smart musical instrument. The method also includes displaying the real-time image in real-time. The method also includes determining whether a current fingering associated with the current key being pressed matches with a reference fingering, of the plurality of reference fingerings, associated with the current key being pressed. In response to a determination that the current fingering associated with the current key being pressed does not match the reference fingering, the method further includes generating a reminder. The method still further includes displaying the reference fingering corresponding to the current fingering.

Abstract: Systems and methods for providing a piano system are provided. In some embodiments, the methods include receiving a plurality of key signals related to a first performance of a piece of music, wherein each of the plurality of key signals corresponds to motion of at least one key of a piano during the first performance; generating first performance information based on the plurality of key signals; receiving musical data related to a second performance of the piece of music; receiving musical data related to a second performance of the piece of music, generating second performance information based on the musical data; and providing content for presentation on a display device based on the first performance information and the second performance information. The methods can also include receiving at least one pedal signal corresponding to motion of a pedal of the piano during the first performance, and generating first performance information based on the pedal signal.

Abstract: A pivot member includes: a first member configured to pivot about a pivot axis; and a second member having a connecting surface, at least a portion of which has a flat surface. The second member is disposed such that the flat surface and the first member are opposed to each other. The second member has at least one surface different from the flat surface. A first identifier and a second identifier are provided on the at least one surface. The first identifier is visually recognizable from a first direction orthogonal to the flat surface. The second identifier is visually recognizable from the first direction and from a second direction in which the first identifier is not visually recognizable.

Abstract: A piano system with key assisted user input may include one or more execution devices, one or more sensors, at least one signal processing circuit, a processor and a display. The one or more sensors may be configured to detect a signal indicating a status change of at least one of the one or more execution devices. The at least one signal processing circuit may be configured to generate a control signal for controlling an input of a computer device in response to the signal detected by the one or more sensors. The processor may be configured to process the control signal to determine content to be displayed on a user interface. The display may be configured to display the determined content on the user interface.

Abstract: An ergonomic, portable, electronic, string-like instrument that utilizes a string-like interface. The string-like interface is tactile for sightless playability and capable of advanced input such as force and pressure sensitivity. The string-like interface functions to select a note, trigger a selected note, select and play a note on the instrument or an external peripheral. The instrument is played using the techniques of multiple stringed instruments and the ergonomics allow the user to hold and handle the device consistent with playing techniques familiar to musicians of multiple instruments. It is internally or externally powered and connects directly to industry-standard musical hardware such as MIDI devices, amplifiers and multi-track recorders.

Abstract: Systems and methods for providing a piano system are provided. In some embodiments, the methods include receiving a plurality of key signals related to a first performance of a piece of music, wherein each of the plurality of key signals corresponds to motion of at least one key of a piano during the first performance; generating first performance information based on the plurality of key signals; receiving musical data related to a second performance of the piece of music; receiving musical data related to a second performance of the piece of music, generating second performance information based on the musical data; and providing content for presentation on a display device based on the first performance information and the second performance information. The methods can also include receiving at least one pedal signal corresponding to motion of a pedal of the piano during the first performance, and generating first performance information based on the pedal signal.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus for teaching students to read and play music, particularly on a keyboard. Musical notations having upper level letter charts and lower level letter charts for playing with right and left hand playing, respectively, in combination with a tab strip for easy and quick learning and playing of the upper and lower level letter charts. The tab strip has alignment markings and letter notes whereby the alignment markings are aligned with the black keys so that the letter notes align with their respective white keys and black keys. The tab strip may be removable and transportable for playing on various different instruments.

Abstract: A musical instrument performance solution is described. Labels with visual indicators provide a reference to performers such that a proper combination of instrument inputs may be selected at the appropriate time. The visual indicators include colors and/or shapes. The visual indicators may be presented using differently-colored lyrical text, where each color corresponds to a set of notes. Each set of notes may for a chordal group such as a triad. The visual indicators may be associated with labels that are able to be adhered to various instrument inputs such as keys of a keyboard or piano.

Abstract: A smart music device and process provide users with an interface to play a selected song in the correct song key. The device includes a graphical user interface with areas demarcated by translucent conductive ink printed on the layer's underside. A layer of force sensor resistors (FSRs) are under the areas. Touching one of the areas closes a circuit between then conductive ink and FSR triggering a note to be played. The demarcated areas are illuminated to guide the user on scale and root node position. Metadata in memory storage includes the song key which is used during song playback to trigger assignment of the key correct scale across the FSRs and illuminate its root position of musical notes. Touching an area triggers a signal sent to a connected musical instrument to play the note.

Abstract: An electronic musical instrument allows a player to operate operators as least number of times as possible to play music, and the player can play music easily and agreeably, using the instrument. Every measure decided by plural beats counted based on a designated meter a prior tone is determined from among automatic playing music data. The prior tone is a musical tone which is made note-on for example at a timing of a downbeat in the measure. If a candidate for the prior tone is one of chord composing tones, and the one of chord composing tones can compose a melody, then such musical tone is decided as the prior tone. The prior tones successively decided from the beginning of the automatic playing music data are indicated to the player as lighted up keys. The player operates the lighted up keys successively to perform the automatic playing music data.

Abstract: A musical instrument performance solution is described. Labels with visual indicators provide a reference to performers such that a proper combination of instrument inputs may be selected at the appropriate time. The visual indicators include colors and/or shapes. The visual indicators may be presented using differently-colored lyrical text, where each color corresponds to a set of notes. Each set of notes may for a chordal group such as a triad. The visual indicators may be associated with labels that are able to be adhered to various instrument inputs such as keys of a keyboard or piano.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method and apparatus for controlling a light-emitting device of a digital keyboard musical instrument. The method includes: detecting a touch action generated by a user upon a key of the digital keyboard musical instrument and generating a touch signal, by a sensor placed underneath the key, and transmitting the touch signal to a processor, wherein the touch signal comprises the magnitude information of the touch action; receiving the touch signal and generating a corresponding control signal in accordance with the magnitude information of the touch signal, by the processor; and actuating the light-emitting device to produce a light-emitting effect in accordance with the control signal by the processor. Since the detection of the touch action upon the key by the sensors is accurate enough to capture all details of the complete key-touching action, the light-emitting effect produced based on this more detailed detection of the touch action is more exquisite and accurate.

Abstract: A smart music device and process provide users with an interface to play a selected song in the correct song key. The device includes a graphical user interface with areas demarcated by translucent conductive ink printed on the layer's underside. A layer of force sensor resistors (FSRs) are under the areas. Touching one of the areas closes a circuit between then conductive ink and FSR triggering a note to be played. The demarcated areas are illuminated to guide the user on scale and root node position. Metadata in memory storage includes the song key which is used during song playback to trigger assignment of the key correct scale across the FSRs and illuminate its root position of musical notes. Touching an area triggers a signal sent to a connected musical instrument to play the note.

Abstract: Systems and methods facilitate a user's learning to play a musical piece on a musical instrument and involve dividing a musical piece into a number of musical piece segments. The systems and methods display or cause display of a particular segment of the musical piece. A suggested playing position is displayed adjacent to each musical note in a textual representation. Each of the displayed musical notes in the textual representation aims to indicate to the user the pitch or key of a particular musical note to be played. The suggested playing position for each musical note in turn aims to indicate the fingering position for placement on a musical instrument for playing the musical note.

Abstract: An ergonomic, portable, electronic, string-like instrument that utilizes a string-like interface. The string-like interface is tactile for sightless playability and capable of advanced input such as force and pressure sensitivity. The string-like interface functions to select a note, trigger a selected note, select and play a note on the instrument or an external peripheral. The instrument is played using the techniques of multiple stringed instruments and the ergonomics allow the user to hold and handle the device consistent with playing techniques familiar to musicians of multiple instruments. It is internally or externally powered and connects directly to industry-standard musical hardware such as MIDI devices, amplifiers and multi-track recorders.

Abstract: A visual aid for music performers provides a mat-like structure having printed portions including a keyboard section, a tempo section, a music mode section, and a timing section. In use, a musician positions illuminated pucks using his/her foot upon the visual aid to communicate musical key changes, tempo changes, music mode changes, and/or timing changes. The visual aid enables musicians to improvise a musical number without interruption.

Abstract: An information processing apparatus according to an aspect of the present invention acquires temperature information for each of a plurality of memories in a wide IO memory device, and when execution of a job is instructed, decides on a memory having a lower temperature as the memory to be used by a functional module that corresponds to a function, based on the memory size to be used by the functional module that corresponds to the function, and on the acquired temperature information for the memories.

Abstract: A guitar teaching data creation device includes a central processing unit (CPU) having: a distribution map creating module for collating respective sounds of chords with addresses of sounds on a fingerboard of a teaching-oriented guitar, and creating a distribution map of the respective sounds of the chords; a sequence creating module for creating sequences from the distribution map; a numerical diagram creating module for creating numerical diagrams of combinations from the sequences; a graphic converting module for converting the numerical diagrams into graphics; and a display module for prioritizing the graphics and transmitting a signal to arrange and display the graphics.

Abstract: A recording apparatus capable of readily setting a desired recording condition at the time of recording a music signal to music data and maintaining the recording conditions even when transmitting the recorded music file data to another equipment. A system controller acquires recording condition parameters employed in recording a voice signal, appends the parameters to music data to generate music file data, and stores the data into SD memory, or the like. Music file data are selected at the time of new recording operation, and recording condition parameters appended to the selected music file data are read, whereby recording conditions are automatically set.

Abstract: A computerized system for enabling a user to compose a song comprises displaying a compose song screen to the user on a video display, the compose song screen including a play bar associated with the current time position of the song; enabling the user to create a first track of the song, wherein the track is associated with an instrument selected by the user, wherein notes of the instrument are assigned to respective keys on a computer keyboard, and wherein the user chooses a tempo for the song, wherein, upon initiating of recording of the track, keys pressed by the user on the keyboard (i) are translated into visual notes on the screen that move, at the tempo, across the play bar and (ii) generate audio output that corresponds to notes from the selected instrument. Multiple tracks, for different instruments, can be created and combined to create a multi-track song.

Abstract: A piano keyboard computer includes a piano-type keyboard adjacent to a display screen. The system allows music tutorials, visualizations and other applications. A docking system allows additional devices to be placed on, adjacent to, or near the piano keyboard computer. The additional device then communicates with the piano keyboard computer to add functionality such as additional speakers, controllers, etc. The piano keyboard computer can act as a controller for other devices.

Abstract: A piano training device is described herein. The piano training device comprising a plurality of keys which may be illuminated by a light source associated with each key. The light source associated with each key is oriented such that the light source transmits light toward the front surface of the key. The key is further manufactured so that the light transmitted toward the front surface of the key is redirected to the top surface of the key.

Abstract: An apparatus, that allows one to control the operation of a musical instrument, includes: a rotatably mounted, circular cylinder having on its outer surface rings of individual lights, a photosensor associated with each ring of lights that yields an output signal that controls the operation of the musical instrument's strikers, a rotation sensor that provides a rotation output signal indicative of the cylinder's rotational position, a programmable controller with a memory storage element, a means for inputting into the memory storage element a music input signal having the information necessary to cause the acoustical members of the musical instrument to play a desired musical composition, and a software program that uses the music input and rotation output signals to generate a control signal for the light's power source that intermittently illuminates the rings of lights so that the photosensors output signals cause the strikers to create those sounds required to play the desired musical composition.

Abstract: An inflatable electronic drum set includes an inflatable bladder, which when inflated, forms a three-dimensional outer configuration of a combination of a drum set and including multiple structural sections of drums and cymbals. The interior is filled up with air and each drum surface or cymbal surface is provided with a pressure detection film, so that through settings made with a control module, when a drummer hits, a corresponding drum sound or cymbal sound is generated. The inflated music instruments are set at positions corresponding to those of a traditional drum set. Due to high resiliency and flexibility, percussion can be made with perfect hand perception and no concern about collision and tumbling may be caused. Another advantage is that the sound volume can be adjusted. In addition, after air is completely discharged, the drum set can be stowed in a very limited space.

Abstract: A digital piano includes a keyboard comprising a plurality of keys; LED prompting lights corresponding to and disposed on the keys; a mode selector for making the digital piano at least work in a LED rectifying mode; a sound engine configured to receive an input note information relative to a key pressed and convert the input note information into a first note data; a digital music sheet processor configured to receive the first note data in real time from the sound engine, to compare an input note corresponding to the first note data with the note of a preset music sheet based on the preset music sheet and the first note data when the mode selector selects the LED rectifying mode and to determine whether to continue to play; at least one speaker configured to send out a sound according to a sound signal corresponding to the first note data.

Abstract: An electronic keyboard instrument is provided and methods of playing and assembling the same. The instrument comprises a controller for enabling activation of electronic signals having audible, visible, amplifiable, recordable and/or like characteristics, and a power source for operating the controller. A first keyboard is provided having a first selected length and being oriented in a first direction such that (i) audible notes of music from at least one internal sound module and/or at least one external sound module, (ii) recordable data to be enhanced or modified by an external sequencer or program controlled apparatus, (iii) photoelectric signals, and (iv) processes or mechanisms, triggered or controlled by external signals or data, for controlling machines, video playback or lighting, and/or the like may be generated and/or activated using a first hand of one or more users.

Abstract: The purpose of my invention/method is to create good keyboard sight reading musicians. By marking skips between notes according to the method set forth in my detailed description and then playing them on the keyboard, the musician is able to develop good sight reading skills. The difference between my method and others is that my method uses letter names of notes only to find the beginning location of a piece of music and this is done through the use of a note/keyboard chart. All other reading is done by use of spacing and direction through recognition of skips on the staff. It is essential to the success of my method that letter names NOT be used because they interfere with the spatial and directional understanding of notes needed to sight read well. My method is useful at all levels because it is structured, concrete, and cumulative.

Abstract: A novel Janko-type keyboard with attachable/detachable touch plates is disclosed. The touch plates have a coloring differing from traditional keyboards. A novel music tablature corresponding to the keyboard design is provided. Also a novel piano notation system corresponding to the keyboard design is provided. Finally a method to teach playing Janko-type keyboard is provided, where the method included virtual Janko-keyboard on computer touch screen, optionally an actual electronic Janko-keyboard attached to the computer and computer programs providing music notation on tablature system of this disclosure.

Abstract: A novel Janko-type keyboard with attachable/detachable touch plates is disclosed. The touch plates have a coloring differing from traditional keyboards. A novel music tablature corresponding to the keyboard design is provided. Also a novel piano notation system corresponding to the keyboard design is provided. Finally a method to teach playing Janko-type keyboard is provided, where the method included virtual Janko-keyboard on computer touch screen, optionally an actual electronic Janko-keyboard attached to the computer and computer programs providing music notation on tablature system of this disclosure.

Abstract: An improved method of scoring music comprises the steps of: color coding the eight groups of keys on a piano keyboard with eight different colors; labeling each key on the piano keyboard with a colored lettered sticker; representing each key in a unique position on a four-line, three-space staff, colored to match the color group of the keyboard; lettering identically the four lines and three spaces of each colored staff from bottom to top on the lines and spaces; and in each octave, labeling each of the five black keys in sequence as H, I, K, and L, and noting them on a musical score with a diamond-shaped note.

Abstract: Technologies for in aiding music composition are disclosed. One technology includes receiving, via a computer, at least one of a spoken musical note symbol identifier and a spoken musical notation symbol identifier; identifying, via said computer, at least one of a musical note symbol corresponding to received said spoken musical note symbol identifier and a musical notation symbol corresponding to received said spoken musical notation symbol identifier; causing to display, via said computer, at least one of identified said musical note symbol and said musical notation symbol in musical notation. Another technology includes receiving input from a musical composition keyboard having a musical note key group, a musical note edit key group, a musical miscellaneous key group and a musical notation key group; causing to display musical information on a musical scale in musical notation based at least in part on said input.

Abstract: A chord-information storage stores chord-type information and information on relationship between constituent notes including a tonic of the chord as chord information. Upon specification of a tonic, a first instruction display reads out chord information, and then causes a display to show relationship information for a constituent note other than the tonic, chord-type information, and an indicator indicating positional relationship between the tonic and each constituent note on music-playing operators. Every time another note is specified after the tonic, a second instruction display extracts chord information including relationship information that matches with relationship between the specified tonic and all notes specified after the tonic, and causes the display to show relationship information of a constituent note other than the specified notes, chord-type information, and an indicator indicating positional relationship between the tonic and each constituent note on music-playing operators.

Abstract: Described is an electronic piano training device. Embodiments of the electronic piano training device include illuminated keys on a keyboard to convey information to a user. The information may be static but selectable, such as different colors for different hands and/or events. Alternatively, the information my be programmatically alterable, such as which color to use for which hand, and the like. Color themes may be used to define multiple colors for use to convey greater information.

Abstract: An apparatus is provided which employs a system of musical notation which represents musical notes in a form of numbers, 1 to 7. The note numbers are defined to be mutually relative and are independent of any particular musical pitch or musical key. Optionally, a plurality of colors is used to identify specific chord and note numbers. Optionally, musical chord patterns are identified by numbers. Optionally, musical chord patterns are identified by colors. Optionally, key numbers are shown beneath corresponding lyric text, to provide an indication of rhythm pertaining to a musical piece defined in the system of musical notation. Optionally, note numbers are arranged on at least one horizontal line when presented for musical performance. The apparatus, and method employed in association therewith, are capable of expediting students when learning to play an instrument controlled via a keyboard, thereby improving student musical enjoyment and improvement in musical performance skill.

Abstract: A chord-information storage stores chord-type information and information on relationship between constituent notes including a tonic of the chord as chord information. Upon specification of a tonic, a first instruction display reads out chord information, and then causes a display to show relationship information for a constituent note other than the tonic, chord-type information, and an indicator indicating positional relationship between the tonic and each constituent note on music-playing operators. Every time another note is specified after the tonic, a second instruction display extracts chord information including relationship information that matches with relationship between the specified tonic and all notes specified after the tonic, and causes the display to show relationship information of a constituent note other than the specified notes, chord-type information, and an indicator indicating positional relationship between the tonic and each constituent note on music-playing operators.

Abstract: Embodiments generally relate to providing a keyboard system. In one embodiment, a keyboard system comprises a keyboard apparatus including a piano-style keyboard, a display screen operably connected to the keyboard apparatus; and first and second cameras attached to the display screen.

Abstract: A segmented, interactive audio-visual content progress bar and method of use whose divisions provide an information and instructional index of performance content. The progress bar provides a time linear segmentation of a user component of a performance content and a sound signal corresponding to the performance content. The progress bar provides a time progress marker advancing with time as a corresponding indicator of the user component of the performance content.

Abstract: An electronic keyboard instrument is provided and methods of playing and assembling the same. The instrument comprises a controller for enabling activation of electronic signals having audible, visible, amplifiable, recordable and/or like characteristics, and a power source for operating the controller. A first keyboard is provided having a first selected length and being oriented in a first direction such that (i) audible notes of music from at least one internal sound module and/or at least one external sound module, (ii) recordable data to be enhanced or modified by an external sequencer or program controlled apparatus, (iii) photoelectric signals, and (iv) processes or mechanisms, triggered or controlled by external signals or data, for controlling machines, video playback or lighting, and/or the like may be generated and/or activated using a first hand of one or more users.

Abstract: The present invention extends to methods, systems, and computer program products for musical learning and interaction. Embodiments include presenting a grouping of keys that share the same tonal context, and that have a tonal context that fits with a particular song. A user is prompted to provide user input, while the particular song is being played, using any order of keys selected from the particular key grouping. User input is received and is used as part of a music lesson and/or as part of a remix of the particular song. In addition, a musical instrument includes a centered keyboard, which include top keys and bottom keys that are pressable to produce musical notes and that are symmetrically centered about the axis of symmetry.

Abstract: A music touch control system for an audio performance product is disclosed. The system includes a touch control surface configured and arranged to set and cause activation for playing a tone in an audio performance product; and a visual indicator connected to the touch control surface representing semitones of the tone. The visual indicator has a neutral tone point with +12 semitones above the neutral tone point and ?12 semitones below the neutral point. Touching the control surface along the length thereof causes the audio performance product to play the semitone corresponding to the portion of the touch control surface touched and the visual indicator to indicate the semitone of the selected semitone. The system can be used to represent the playing time of a song and permit navigation instantly to a point in the song.

Abstract: A simulated musical instrument may be used to alter the audio of a video game, the video aspects of video game, or both. Use of a controller simulating a musical instrument allows a rhythm-action game can be enjoyed in a manner closer to a realistic state of playing an instrument.

Abstract: A piano keyboard computer includes a piano-type keyboard adjacent to a display screen. The system allows music tutorials, visualizations and other applications. A docking system allows additional devices to be placed on, adjacent to, or near the piano keyboard computer. The additional device then communicates with the piano keyboard computer to add functionality such as additional speakers, controllers, etc. The piano keyboard computer can act as a controller for other devices.