Shared Piano
One piano, several people, one link — everybody's keys light up in a different colour and it descends into noise fast.
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How to get the most from it
Shared Piano sits in Music Makers under Make, filed as a minute.
- Give it one round. There is nothing to finish and nothing lost by leaving.
- Use a laptop or desktop computer — we file it as desktop only.
- Turn the sound up or put headphones on — it needs audio.
- No account needed — you can start without signing up.
- Go in expecting something chaotic, wholesome and funny.
About this category: Browser instruments, sequencers and sound toys designed so that anyone's first thirty seconds sound good. Headphones strongly recommended.
Good for
- A one-round break between tasks
- Pure, noisy chaos
- Something kind-hearted
- A reliable laugh
- Trying it with zero commitment
Shared Piano: quick answers
Is Shared Piano free?
Yes. Shared Piano is free to use and needs no account.
Do I need an account to use Shared Piano?
No. You can use Shared Piano without signing up for anything.
Does Shared Piano work on a phone?
Not well. We file Shared Piano as desktop only, so open it on a laptop or desktop computer.
Is Shared Piano safe for work?
Yes, we file it as safe for work. It does need sound, so bring headphones.
How long does Shared Piano take?
We file it as "A minute": One quick round, then you can leave.
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