The Windows version of My Piano from eMedia Music features a complete and engaging course of over one-hundred piano lessons for children, five years or older. Irma Irene Justicia, M.A., who has taught at Juilliard School of Music, along with the animated character Pam the Piano, teach music basics including rhythm, how to read piano sheet music, and play popular, easy piano songs.
The software allows children to follow along with on-screen notation and the Animated Keyboard. Interactive Feedback technology (MIDI keyboard required) points out any playing mistakes, shows what should have been played, and provides an overall score. In addition, a selection of music games lets them have fun while learning.
Piano lesson videos with close-up and split-screen views to see the proper positions of both hands
Tutorials on how to read piano sheet music by using easy piano songs that teach rhythm and note values
Interactive Feedback gives kids feedback on notes and rhythms they played wrong and shows them what they should have played instead - an overall score shows them how well they did on the song (MIDI keyboard required)
Music games for children that teach piano note names, clefs, tempo, rhythms, and more
Animated Keyboard to make learning how to play piano easier by showing proper piano fingerings in real time
Variable-speed piano accompaniments with which to play along help make practicing fun
Well known children piano songs such as "Ode to Joy," "Mary Had a Little Lamb," "Humpty Dumpty," "Jingle Bells," and more
Piano lesson music can be played back as either recorded audio (full, piano-only, or voice-only tracks) or as MIDI tracks that can be slowed down or sped up
Selected sections of the music can be highlighted, looped, and slowed down for practicing tricky parts
Integrated piano practice tools include a metronome and a recorder