Question 1

How are piano tutorial videos with falling notes made?

Accepted Answer

Piano tutorial videos are created using MIDI performance data, which contains the exact notes and timing of the music. A piano visualizer converts this data into animated notes aligned to the song. SeeMusic records MIDI directly from a keyboard or imports a MIDI file, then renders the finished video with effects and synced footage in one workflow.

Question 2

What is MIDI? Do I need a MIDI file to make a piano video?

Accepted Answer

MIDI is performance data — it records which notes were played, when they start, and how long they last. SeeMusic uses MIDI data to generate falling-note piano visualizer and tutorial videos. To create a video, you need MIDI information. You can record MIDI directly inside SeeMusic, import an existing MIDI file, or convert an acoustic piano performance to MIDI using ai-midi.com.

Question 3

How do I record MIDI for a piano visualization video?

Accepted Answer

Connect a MIDI keyboard or digital piano and record directly inside SeeMusic. Your performance is captured and ready to render as a piano tutorial or performance video. You can also import an existing MIDI file or convert audio to MIDI.

Question 4

Do I need a MIDI keyboard to use SeeMusic?

Accepted Answer

No. You can import existing MIDI files or convert a recorded performance to MIDI. A keyboard is only needed if you want to record directly inside the app.

Question 5

Is SeeMusic free?

Accepted Answer

SeeMusic is free to download with all features available. The free version renders videos with a watermark so you can try everything first. A subscription removes the watermark: $8.99/month or $79.99/year.

Features	Synthesia	SeeMusic
Display Sheet Music
MusicXML Import
Live MIDI Input
Sync Camera Footage
3D Visualization
MIDI Editor
Particle Effects

Create professional
piano videos

From MIDI, MusicXML, or live performance. Edit notes, design visuals, and export videos — all in one app.

How It Works

Made with SeeMusic

Guns N' Roses − Sweet Child O' Mine − Piano Cover + Sheet Music

Shakira - 'Zoo'（"Zootopia 2" Theme Song） Piano Cover | Piano by CIP Music

JVKE - Golden Hour Piano

We Are Quarx (Title Theme - QUARX OST)

C.P.E. Bach - Solfeggietto in C Minor

Sogno di Volare - Civilization VI Main Theme | Piano Cover (+ Sheet Music)

🎹 La distancia - Manuel Medrano 🎹 - Partitura + Pista + MIDI

Pokémon Rubis/Saphir/Emeraude - Ending Theme

Making piano videos

Record Piano or Import

Edit the Notes

Display MusicXML Score

Design Piano Visuals

Use Real Footage

Video Tutorial

SeeMusic vs Synthesia

Synthesia visualizes MIDI playback for practice and demonstration, but creating a finished video requires separate recording and editing tools. SeeMusic lets you record or import a performance, customize visuals, sync footage, and export a ready-to-upload video—all in one place.

Create your first piano video in minutes.

FAQ

Common questions about creating falling-notes piano videos

Create professional piano videos