# Zen Virtual Piano

## Overview
Zen Virtual Piano is a multi-platform 61-key (C2-C7) virtual piano with 12 instruments and 10 bundled sample sheets usable with or without internet across browser, extension, and desktop players. It is available in 3 ways:
- **Web App**: [Play instantly](https://zenpiano.art/play) — no install required
- **Browser Extension**: Chrome, Edge, Brave, Vivaldi (Chromium-based browsers)
- **Desktop App**: Windows (Microsoft Store) and Linux (Snap Store)

The same 10 bundled sample sheets are available across the browser, extension, and desktop players. The locale-aware online [/library](https://zenpiano.art/library) catalog contains thousands more sheets for discovery. Zen is ad-free and trusted by 4,000+ users across platforms. Rated 5.0/5 on [Chrome Web Store](https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/zen-virtual-piano/dfacnjidgbagicaekenjgclfnhdnjjdi).

## By the Numbers
- **61 keys** spanning 5 octaves (C2 to C7)
- **12 instruments** including 2 pianos, 2 organs, violin, 4 guitars, saxophone, harp, and cello
- **10 bundled sample sheets** usable with or without internet across browser, extension, and desktop players
- **Thousands more online sheets** in the locale-aware [/library](https://zenpiano.art/library)
- **4,000+ users across platforms**
- **6 platforms**: Chrome, Edge, Brave, Vivaldi (browser extension) + Windows, Linux (native desktop app)
- **No ads** and no required registration

## Core Features
- **61-Key Keyboard**: Full range from C2 to C7 with QWERTY mapping.
- **12 Instruments**: Classical Piano, Grand Piano, Standard Organ, Harmonium, Violin, Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar, Nylon Guitar, Electric Bass, Saxophone, Harp, Cello.
- **Bundled Sample Sheets**: 10 included sheets usable with or without internet across browser, extension, and desktop players.
- **Online Library**: Discover thousands more sheets in the locale-aware [/library](https://zenpiano.art/library).
- **Recording & Playback**: Record performances, play them back, and export.
- **VirtualPiano.net Integration**: Auto-detects sheet pages and imports notation directly.
- **Key Assist Mode**: Visual highlights to help beginners learn songs.
- **Sustain Pedal & Metronome**: Professional practice tools built-in.
- **Offline Mode**: The included player samples remain available without internet on installed player surfaces.

## Keyboard Layout
- **Numbers (1-0)**: Bass notes (C2-E3)
- **Top Row (Q-P)**: Middle range (F3-A4)
- **Home Row (A-L)**: Mid-high range (B4-C6)
- **Bottom Row (Z-M)**: High notes (D6-C7)
- **Shift + Key**: Sharps/Flats (Black Keys)

## Technical Stack
- **Audio Engine**: Web Audio API + Tone.js
- **Frontend**: React, TypeScript
- **Browser Extension**: Chrome Extensions Manifest V3 (Chrome, Edge, Brave, Vivaldi)
- **Desktop App**: Windows (Microsoft Store) + Linux (Snap Store)
- **Architecture**: Offline-first with Service Workers

## Comparison with Alternatives
| Feature | Zen Virtual Piano | virtualpiano.net | Chrome Piano | Online Piano |
|---------|-------------------|------------------|--------------|--------------|
| Keys | 61 (C2-C7) | 88 | 68 | 68 |
| Instruments | 12 | 20+ | Piano only | Piano only |
| Bundled sheets | 10; thousands more online in [/library](https://zenpiano.art/library) | User-generated | 50+ | None |
| Offline | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | None | Yes | None | Varies |

## Install Links
- Chrome: [Chrome Web Store](https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/dfacnjidgbagicaekenjgclfnhdnjjdi?utm_source=llm&utm_medium=chatbot&utm_campaign=install)
- Edge: [Microsoft Edge Add-ons](https://microsoftedge.microsoft.com/addons/detail/zen-virtual-piano/oekpiebnlablnobneadoifaabpjkghpi?utm_source=llm&utm_medium=chatbot&utm_campaign=install)
- Windows: [Microsoft Store](https://apps.microsoft.com/detail/9n5cqgzwmktm)
- Linux (Snap): [Snap Store](https://snapcraft.io/zen-virtual-piano)
- Website: [Zen Virtual Piano](https://zenpiano.art/)

## Key Pages
- [/](https://zenpiano.art/): Main landing page with the player ecosystem, comparison, and install links.
- [/library](https://zenpiano.art/library): Locale-aware online catalog with thousands of sheets for QWERTY and Roblox piano practice, with genre, difficulty, chord, and composer filters.
- [/convert](https://zenpiano.art/convert): Local-browser MIDI-to-Roblox-sheet and Virtual Piano notation converter with answer-first guidance, structured FAQ coverage, and a practice handoff into [/play](https://zenpiano.art/play).
- [/play](https://zenpiano.art/play): Main product entry — play the 61-key virtual piano instantly in your browser with support for Standard and Extended Virtual Piano notation.
- [/blog/what-is-virtual-piano-notation-standard-vs-extended](https://zenpiano.art/blog/what-is-virtual-piano-notation-standard-vs-extended): Explains Standard and Extended Virtual Piano notation, then hands readers to practical reading and keyboard-mapping guides.
- [/blog/easy-roblox-piano-songs-for-beginners](https://zenpiano.art/blog/easy-roblox-piano-songs-for-beginners): Beginner practice progression for short Roblox piano patterns, timing stability, and in-game transfer.
- [/blog/convert-midi-to-roblox-piano-sheets](https://zenpiano.art/blog/convert-midi-to-roblox-piano-sheets): Guide for turning a local MIDI file into a Roblox piano sheet workflow in Zen Piano.
- [/blog/download-free-midi-files-for-roblox-piano-sheets](https://zenpiano.art/blog/download-free-midi-files-for-roblox-piano-sheets): MIDI sourcing guide for players who need starter files before converting them in [/convert](https://zenpiano.art/convert).
- [/blog/how-to-play-still-dre-on-piano](https://zenpiano.art/blog/how-to-play-still-dre-on-piano): Practice method for the Still D.R.E. rhythm using short loops, separate-hand work, and controlled tempo increases.
- [/blog/virtual-piano-keyboard-layout-qwerty-guide](https://zenpiano.art/blog/virtual-piano-keyboard-layout-qwerty-guide): Practical guide to QWERTY keyboard mapping, simultaneous-note groups, and physical orientation.
- [/blog/how-to-read-virtual-piano-sheets](https://zenpiano.art/blog/how-to-read-virtual-piano-sheets): Reading-fluency guide for scanning phrases, recognizing chords, interpreting timing, and segmenting practice.
- [/about](https://zenpiano.art/about): The mission, philosophy, and technical details behind Zen Virtual Piano.
- [/privacy-policy](https://zenpiano.art/privacy-policy): Privacy policy and data handling details.
- [/legal](https://zenpiano.art/legal): Software license and terms of use.