Practise on an acoustic piano with the microphone

No MIDI? Piano Pilot can listen to your piano through your phone or tablet's microphone.

Last updated: October 28, 2026

Turn on the microphone

  1. Tap Device, then under Acoustic Piano choose Use device microphone.
  2. Allow microphone access when Android asks.
  3. Play a few notes. When it shows Active, Piano Pilot is listening.

Tap the microphone option again to stop listening.

Get the best detection

  • Place your device on the music stand, close to the piano.
  • Keep the room quiet: TV, fans and conversation can be picked up as notes.
  • Keep the piano reasonably in tune.
  • For the most accurate scoring, especially with fast passages and chords, use a MIDI keyboard.

“Permission Required”

If you denied microphone access earlier, tap Open Settings in the prompt, or go to Android Settings → Apps → Piano Pilot → Permissions and allow the microphone.

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