Questions from ROLI & LUMI piano owners
Short, practical answers for LUMI Keys and ROLI Piano M owners who want to keep playing after ROLI Learn.
After ROLI Learn
- My ROLI Learn app is gone. How can I still use my ROLI or LUMI piano?ROLI Learn disappeared, but your LUMI Keys still works. Here is how to keep learning piano with it, for free, using a browser or other music apps.
- Is a ROLI or LUMI piano still worth it without the ROLI app?Is a LUMI Keys still a good keyboard now that ROLI Learn is gone? What it can still do, what you lose, and who it is still a great fit for.
- Can you really learn piano on a 24-key keyboard?Is two octaves enough to learn piano? What you can learn on a 24-key keyboard like LUMI Keys or ROLI Piano M, and when you may need more keys.
- How to play with both hands on a ROLI or LUMI pianoTips to start playing with both hands on a small 24-key keyboard: hand positions, progressive versions of songs and practice methods.
Fix connection and sound problems
- Why does my ROLI or LUMI piano make no sound?Your ROLI or LUMI piano lights up but stays silent? It has no built-in speaker. Here is where the sound comes from and how to hear it.
- Chrome does not detect my ROLI or LUMI piano: how to fix itChrome shows no MIDI device for your ROLI or LUMI piano? Check the MIDI permission, the cable and other apps. Step-by-step fixes.
- How to connect a ROLI or LUMI piano by Bluetooth on MacBluetooth MIDI on Mac does not pair from the usual Bluetooth menu. How to connect your ROLI or LUMI piano wirelessly with Audio MIDI Setup.
- Why is there a delay when I play my ROLI or LUMI piano?Notes sound late on your ROLI or LUMI piano? Bluetooth, audio settings and busy computers add latency. How to reduce it.
- My ROLI or LUMI piano lights stay on or show the wrong keysKeys stay lit or light up at random on your ROLI or LUMI piano? What causes it and simple ways to reset the lights.
- The notes on screen do not match my ROLI or LUMI piano keysPressing a key lights a different one on screen? Your ROLI or LUMI piano is on another octave. How to realign it.
Computers, apps and setup
- Can I use my ROLI or LUMI piano on a Windows PC?Yes. How to connect LUMI Keys or ROLI Piano M to a Windows computer, which browser to use, and why USB is more reliable than Bluetooth on Windows.
- Can I use my ROLI or LUMI piano on an iPad or iPhone without ROLI Learn?What still works with LUMI Keys on iPad and iPhone without ROLI Learn, and why browser piano apps need a Mac or Windows computer.
- How to use a ROLI or LUMI piano with GarageBand on MacConnect LUMI Keys or ROLI Piano M to GarageBand on Mac in a minute: USB or Bluetooth, choosing an instrument and recording.
- Can I use my ROLI or LUMI piano as a regular MIDI keyboard?LUMI Keys and ROLI Piano M work as standard MIDI controllers in DAWs and music apps. How to use them in Logic, Ableton Live and others.
Songs and learning
- The easiest songs to learn on a ROLI or LUMI pianoBeginner-friendly songs that fit the 24 keys of a ROLI or LUMI piano: nursery rhymes, classical themes and folk tunes, free to play.
- Christmas songs for your ROLI or LUMI pianoPlay Christmas carols on a 24-key ROLI or LUMI piano: easy versions of holiday classics with falling notes, free in your browser.
- Where to find free MIDI files for your ROLI or LUMI pianoFree and legal MIDI files to play on a ROLI or LUMI piano: public domain libraries and how to pick files that work well on 24 keys.
- How long does it take to learn piano on a ROLI or LUMI piano?Realistic timelines to learn your first songs on a ROLI or LUMI piano, and how much daily practice you need.
- Is a ROLI or LUMI piano good for kids learning piano?Light-up keys and falling notes make ROLI and LUMI pianos fun for children. Tips to help kids learn without an account or subscription.
- Falling notes or sheet music: what is best on a ROLI or LUMI piano?Should you learn with falling notes or sheet music on your ROLI or LUMI piano? Pros and cons of each, and how to combine them.
- A simple 15-minute practice routine for your ROLI or LUMI pianoA daily 15-minute routine for ROLI and LUMI piano owners: warm-up, new song, hard passage and free play.
How to play famous songs
- How to play Happy Birthday on a ROLI or LUMI pianoLearn Happy Birthday on your ROLI or LUMI piano in minutes: easy right-hand version, then both hands, with light-up keys and falling notes.
- How to play the Tetris theme (Korobeiniki) on a ROLI or LUMI pianoPlay the famous Tetris theme, Korobeiniki, on your ROLI or LUMI piano with falling notes and light-up keys. Free versions for beginners.
- How to play Canon in D on a ROLI or LUMI pianoPachelbel's Canon in D arranged for 24 keys: learn the famous melody and chord progression on your ROLI or LUMI piano.
- How to play the Moonlight Sonata on a ROLI or LUMI pianoAn easy Moonlight Sonata for ROLI and LUMI pianos: Beethoven's famous opening arranged for 24 keys with falling notes.
- How to play Ode to Joy on a ROLI or LUMI pianoBeethoven's Ode to Joy is the classic first piano song. Learn it on your ROLI or LUMI piano with one hand, then two.
- How to play Silent Night on a ROLI or LUMI pianoLearn Silent Night on your ROLI or LUMI piano for the holidays: slow, easy melody with falling notes and light-up keys.
Piano basics on 24 keys
- Your first piano chords on a ROLI or LUMI pianoLearn C, F and G major chords on a 24-key ROLI or LUMI piano. The three chords that let you accompany hundreds of songs.
- How to practice scales on a ROLI or LUMI pianoScales on a 24-key ROLI or LUMI piano: why they matter, which ones to start with, and the thumb-under technique.
- Finger numbers and hand position for ROLI and LUMI piano beginnersBeginner basics for ROLI and LUMI piano owners: finger numbers, a relaxed hand position and where to place your hands on 24 keys.
- Learning piano as an adult with a ROLI or LUMI pianoIs it too late to learn piano? Tips for adult beginners using a ROLI or LUMI piano to learn at home, at their own pace.
- How to learn songs by ear on a ROLI or LUMI pianoTrain your ear on a ROLI or LUMI piano: find a melody note by note and use Free mode to explore.
- Which cable do I need for my ROLI or LUMI piano?USB-C to USB-C, or USB-C to USB-A? How to pick the right cable to connect your ROLI or LUMI piano to a Mac or PC.
Models and buying
- LUMI Keys vs ROLI Piano M: what is the difference?LUMI Keys and ROLI Piano M are both 24-key ROLI pianos with light-up keys. What they have in common and how to use either without ROLI Learn.
- Can I use a ROLI or LUMI piano on a Chromebook?Using a ROLI or LUMI piano on a Chromebook: connect it over USB and play in Chrome. What to expect.
- Can I use a ROLI or LUMI piano on Linux?ROLI and LUMI pianos on Linux: USB MIDI with Chrome or Chromium, and tips if the keyboard is not detected.
- Can I use my ROLI or LUMI piano without a ROLI account?No ROLI account or login needed: how to keep playing your ROLI or LUMI piano without signing in anywhere.
- Should I buy a used ROLI or LUMI piano?Thinking about a second-hand LUMI Keys or ROLI Piano M? What to check before buying, and how to use it without the official app.
Quick answers
- How long does the ROLI Piano M or LUMI Keys battery last?Battery life on ROLI Piano M and LUMI Keys depends on the lights and Bluetooth. How to charge it, and how to play for hours without running out.
- What is the best 24-key piano for beginners?LUMI Keys, ROLI Piano M or a 25-key MIDI controller? How to choose a small keyboard to learn piano, and what you can really play on two octaves.
- Can I use LUMI Keys or ROLI Piano M on Android?Yes: Chrome on Android supports MIDI keyboards over USB. What you need to connect LUMI Keys or ROLI Piano M to an Android phone or tablet.
- Does Simply Piano work with LUMI Keys or ROLI Piano M?Simply Piano can read LUMI Keys as a MIDI keyboard, but the keys won't light up and some songs need more than 24 keys. What works and the free alternative.
- Is there a free piano learning app for any MIDI keyboard?Yes. DOLI PIANO is a free piano app that works in Chrome with most USB MIDI keyboards: Yamaha, Casio, Roland, Arturia, M-Audio, Akai and LUMI.
- Is LUMI Keys velocity sensitive?Yes, LUMI Keys and ROLI Piano M respond to how hard you press. How velocity works and how to check it with a free online test.