pchome: Fun Music Software

"Learn How To Read Piano MusicUsing FUN Computer Software"
"Discover The Easy Way To Learn To Read Piano Music That Is Helping Children And Adult Beginners In 48 States of the US and 34 Countries Around The World!"

The Easiest Way To Learn The Note Names And The Keyboard Positions Of The Piano
Piano Is Fun makes learning to read music easy and enjoyable. The features of the software program include:
Fun Characters

Piano Is Fun "stars" a cast of eight friendly, positive characters. These characters take it in turns to present the lessons (Look out for Jokey's musical riddles in lessons 7 and 16!)
20 Step-by-Step Lessons

The 20 step-by-step lessons introduce students to the notes and keyboard positions of the piano gradually so that they never feel intimidated or overwhelmed.
Interactive Exercises

Students discover the names of the notes through interactive exercises and games that ensure that they develop true note recognition skills instead of memorizing silly rhymes.
Practice Games That Teach

The worst thing about most tutorial programs is that they don't teach students anything! Instead, they just test what students already know using repetitive drills.
Each lesson of Piano Is Fun includes a Practice Game which shows students the answers when the note reaches the halfway point.
This allows students to learn the note names and keyboard positions from scratch - At their own pace. Without getting frustrated.
Helps Develop A "Musical Ear"

Each time a student correctly identifies a note name or locates the correct key on the piano, they hear the actual sound of the note through the computer. This helps them to develop their sense of pitch.
Collectible Rewards To Provide Motivation

When they complete a lesson, students receive a special reward on their personal progress page. These rewards allow you to monitor their progress and also act as form of motivation. (It's incredible to see how motivated students become when it comes to collecting their rewards!)
Bronze, Silver And Gold Medallion Challenges

The Bronze, Silver and Gold Medallion Challenges bring everything together on the Grand Staff. The challenges include the note names and keyboard positions of the Bass and Treble clefs. This helps students make the jump to reading music in the real world.
Printable Certificates
When a student completes a medallion challenge, they are rewarded with a triumphant fanfare and are presented with a Certificate of Achievement. These certificates are a valuable form of positive reinforcement (And look great in a black frame next to their piano!)
Custom Lessons
If a student is having problems with particular notes, Piano Is Fun allows you to create a customized lesson to address their specific problem. Just go to the 'Custom Lesson' screen and select any number of notes from the treble and bass clefs and Piano Is Fun will then create a custom lesson to help.
Keep Track Of Up To 50 Students
Piano Is Fun tracks the progress of up to 50 individual students. You can check a student's progress page at any time to find out how they are going. This allows you to quickly determine which students are struggling so that you can take the appropriate action.