synthesia ☆
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Description:
Learn how to play the piano using falling notes
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 10.9@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Multimedia
Tags: piano music-education learning-game midi edutainment
Install: brew install --cask synthesia
About:
Synthesia is an interactive piano learning game that uses a falling note interface to teach users how to play. It supports MIDI keyboards and offers a visual, game-like approach to learning piano, making it accessible for beginners. The software includes a library of songs and real-time feedback to help users master timing and accuracy.
Key Features:
  • Falling note visualization system
  • Support for MIDI keyboards and standard input
  • Extensive library of songs with adjustable difficulty
  • Practice mode with speed control and looping
  • Visual feedback for timing and accuracy
Use Cases:
  • Beginner piano instruction without a teacher
  • Music education for children and adults
  • Practice tool for learning specific songs
Alternatives:
  • Simply Piano – Mobile-focused app with microphone-based audio recognition
  • Yousician – Broader instrument support with subscription model
  • MuseScore – Traditional sheet music editor without gamification
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Mar 2, 2023 7:44pm 10.9 0 VERSION_BUMP ce221825
Dec 23, 2022 10:05am 10.9 0 VERSION_BUMP 55f20622
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