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Help for piano parents

Short guides from the Pianu team. Each one shows the real app.

Pianu Sight reading on iPad: Round 1 of 10, a written note on the treble staff to find on the on-screen piano.

· 4 min read

Piano for kids: how to start at home

Start piano for kids at home with short, happy sessions, one simple song and a grown-up close by. You can begin on iPad keys before you buy a piano.

Finger numbers review in Pianu on iPad: the suggested finger numbers shown above the Ode to Joy notes, with Use numbers and Keep original.

· 4 min read

Piano finger numbers for kids: what they mean

Finger numbers show which finger plays each note. On both hands, 1 is the thumb and 5 is the little finger. Pianu can suggest them for your child's score.

Screen recording on iPad: bars 3 and 4 of Ode to Joy are picked for a loop and played on the on-screen keys (sped up 2.2×).
Shown 2.2× faster

· 4 min read

How to fix the one hard bar

Find the bar, loop only that bar, slow it down and play one hand at a time. Then join the hands and bring the tempo back up, one small step at a time.

Pianu Goals on iPad: today's goal for Ode to Joy shown as achieved, with a full progress bar.

· 4 min read

How to encourage daily piano practice

Make practice small, regular and easy to see: one short goal each day, at the same time, and praise when it is done. Pianu Goals help you plan it.

Pianu Song complete screen on iPad: Ode to Joy, 30 of 30 notes right, gold music notes and confetti.

· 5 min read

How to make piano practice fun for kids

Keep practice short, let your child choose, and make the song their own. Celebrate each finished song, so the last note feels like a real win.

Pianu Flash Cards on iPad: one note on a treble staff to find on the on-screen keys, 1 correct so far.

· 5 min read

How to help kids read notes faster

Practice a few notes at a time, every day, with notes from the song your child is learning. Short games with no rush help reading become quick and easy.

Pianu recordings list for Ode to Joy on iPad with one saved take that can be played, shared or deleted.

· 4 min read

Why record your child's piano practice

A recording lets your child hear their own playing, shows progress over weeks and is easy to share with the teacher. Record a take, then play it back.