Item: Touch Pianist - Tap in Rhythm and Perform Your Favourite Music
Rating: 83
Author: Dinsun

Our Expert Score

83/100

Touch Pianist is a beautiful 'musical toy' that bridges the gap between listening to classical music and performing it. It’s not a traditional rhythm game where you're punished for missing a note; instead, it puts you in control of the 'performance' of masterpieces by Beethoven, Mozart, Bach, and more. By simply tapping the screen, you control the timing and dynamics of the notes. If you tap faster, the piece accelerates; if you tap softer, the music responds. It’s an incredibly intuitive way to feel the 'rhythm' of complex compositions without needing years of piano lessons.

The selection of music is curated perfectly, spanning from Satie's haunting 'Gymnopédies' to Debussy's ethereal 'Clair de Lune.' The visual feedback is minimalist and elegant, allowing you to focus entirely on the sound events you're triggering. It’s a relaxing, almost meditative experience that turns your mobile device into a high-end instrument. For anyone who loves classical music or simply wants a unique, creative way to interact with sound, Touch Pianist is a total delight.

Dinsun reviewed on: Fri Feb 27 2026

The Game

Available on: iPhone, iPad, iPod

Touch Pianist - Tap in Rhythm and Perform Your Favourite Music

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Free4+★3.1 106 reviews

Author : EarSlap

Pubish Date : Sun May 03 2015

Last Update Date : Tue Jul 07 2015

Support Languages : English

Genres :

Version 1.3Tue Jul 07 2015

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.
New music packs:
Bach - Goldberg Variations
Schumann - Kinderszenen (Scenes from Childhood)
Overall performance and stability improvements.
Tap on the screen and magically perform beautiful music!
Touch Pianist is a musical toy / instrument that allows the user to perform hard-to-play classical piano music favorites (from composers like Beethoven, Mozart, Bach, Satie, Debussy to name a few) just by tapping the rhythm of the piece's particular sound events on a computer keyboard or a touch screen.
It also provides live visualisation of the pieces that are being performed. There is no score keeping, the user is free to perform the music in any way they wish. The premise is that it is really fun to perform a piece you know well, exactly like you feel it with so little effort.
Touch Pianist has CoreMIDI support so you can use your favorite piano / sound plug-in in your computer as a sound source if you wish.
Some of the highlights from the included pieces:
Debussy - Clair de Lune
Beethoven - Moonlight Sonata (All movements)
Erik Satie - Gymnopédies (1, 2 and 3)
Chopin - Most popular pieces, and all 24 preludes
Bach - Well Tempered Klavier Book 1 (All preludes and fugues)
Beethoven - Pathetique Sonata (All movements)
Rachmaninoff, Liszt, Brahms, Schumann and many, many more! Playing them is extremely fun, and no prior musical skill is needed. Give it a try and you'll see.
Requires iOS 7.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.
Tap on the screen and magically perform beautiful music!
Touch Pianist is a musical toy / instrument that allows the user to perform hard-to-play classical piano music favorites (from composers like Beethoven, Mozart, Bach, Satie, Debussy to name a few) just by tapping the rhythm of the piece's particular sound events on a computer keyboard or a touch screen.
It also provides live visualisation of the pieces that are being performed. There is no score keeping, the user is free to perform the music in any way they wish. The premise is that it is really fun to perform a piece you know well, exactly like you feel it with so little effort.
Touch Pianist has CoreMIDI support so you can use your favorite piano / sound plug-in in your computer as a sound source if you wish.
Some of the highlights from the included pieces:
Debussy - Clair de Lune
Beethoven - Moonlight Sonata (All movements)
Erik Satie - Gymnopédies (1, 2 and 3)
Chopin - Most popular pieces, and all 24 preludes
Bach - Well Tempered Klavier Book 1 (All preludes and fugues)
Beethoven - Pathetique Sonata (All movements)
Rachmaninoff, Liszt, Brahms, Schumann and many, many more! Playing them is extremely fun, and no prior musical skill is needed. Give it a try and you'll see.

Ratings & Reviews

3.1 out of 5 with 106 Counts

★★★★★

Age Rating 4+

Touch Pianist is a unique musical instrument and 'toy' that allows anyone to perform hard-to-play classical piano favorites. By simply tapping the rhythm of a piece's sound events on your screen, you take control of the performance. You are the pianist, deciding the timing, tempo, and expression of works by legendary composers like Beethoven, Mozart, Bach, Satie, and Debussy. It’s an intuitive, relaxing, and creative experience that brings the world of classical music to your fingertips in a way that is both accessible and deeply personal.

Features

Perform world-famous classical piano music just by tapping

Huge library including Bach, Beethoven, Chopin, and more

Total control over tempo, timing, and musical expression

Minimalist, elegant visual interface for focused play

A creative and meditative 'musical toy' experience for all ages

Tips

Performing Masterpieces

In Touch Pianist, you don't need to know which keys to press; you just need to feel the beat. Every tap you make triggers the next 'sound event' or note in the piece. To perform like a pro, listen to the natural flow of the music. If a passage is marked 'accelerando,' tap faster to speed up the tempo. If a piece is meant to be delicate, slow your tapping to let the notes breathe. It’s all about your personal interpretation of the score.

Promotion Videos

Shut Up And Play The Piano (2019) | Official Trailer HD - YouTube

Gameplays

A Musical Toy

The app is designed as an interactive experience rather than a strict game. There are no high scores or 'fail' states. You can browse a wide library of classical music and start 'playing' instantly. The visual interface helps you track the rhythm of the upcoming notes, allowing you to perform even the most complex arrangements with ease.