Learn piano entirely for free
Almost every piano app says the same thing at the start: learn piano for free. A week later you reach a wall. The course stops, the songs lock themselves, and the only way through is a subscription.
DOLI PIANO has no wall. There is no trial period and no paid plan, because there is nothing to unlock: every lesson, every song and every feature is open to everyone, permanently.
What "entirely free" means here
Lessons from your very first note
A voice walks you through each step, while the notes fall towards the keys so you always know what comes next.
Hundreds of songs, each in several levels
Start with the right hand alone, add the left, then play with chords. The same piece, at the level you are at today.
Slow down and repeat
Set the tempo, loop a passage, and stay on it until it goes by itself.
Your keyboard lights up
On LUMI Keys and ROLI Piano M, the keys show you exactly what to play, in Guided mode as well as Rhythm mode.
Your own MIDI files
Import any MIDI file and play it with the same guides: falling notes, lit keys, slower tempo.
No ads, no account, no card
No sign-up, no email, no trial to cancel, no payment details. Open the page and play.
What a free trial actually gives you
A trial is an offer, not a gift: it covers the beginning of a course, then stops right where learning gets interesting. Here is how the free part of the main piano apps compares.
| App | What the free part gives you | What it takes to go further |
|---|---|---|
| DOLI PIANO | Everything: every lesson, every song, MIDI import, light-up keys | Nothing to pay. Free for good. |
| Simply Piano | A short sample of the course | A subscription to carry on |
| flowkey | A few songs | A subscription to carry on |
| Skoove | A few lessons | A subscription to carry on |
| Yousician | A limited amount of playing | A subscription to carry on |
| Synthesia | A cut-down version for testing | A one-time purchase |
Based on publicly available information from each publisher. Terms and prices change, so check their websites for the current offer. All trademarks belong to their owners.
Why is it free?
Because there is nothing to charge for. The repertoire is made of public-domain pieces and original arrangements, so there are no licences to pay, and the app runs in your browser, so there is no store commission to cover. No ads, no account, no email sign-up: no paywall to build and no trial to convert.
That also means no one will interrupt your lesson with an offer. What you learn here is yours, and nothing expires.
Switching costs you nothing
You keep your keyboard and your hands; the tools are the only thing that changes. Connect the same MIDI keyboard or digital piano, or use the on-screen keys while you learn the notes. You start at the level that suits you, not at the beginning of a course you already paid for elsewhere.
And if you already own MIDI files, bring them: import them and play them with the same guides, falling notes and lit keys. Your songs stay yours.
What you don't get
Honesty is worth more than a sales pitch. DOLI PIANO has no licensed pop songs, no video feedback on your playing, a shorter program than the big paid courses, and it runs in Chrome or Edge. If you play on a full 88-key piano and want a long structured curriculum with sheet music, a subscription app is a fair choice.
If you want to learn the piano without paying for it, for as long as it takes, this is what Doli is for.
Start playing, no trial needed
Frequently asked questions
Is DOLI PIANO really free, or is it a free trial?
Really free. There is no trial period, no paid plan, and no limit on lessons or songs. Nothing expires, and no card is ever asked for.
What's the catch?
No ads, no account, no email sign-up and no payment details. The repertoire is made of public-domain pieces and original arrangements, so there are no licences to pay, and the app runs in your browser with nothing to install.
Do I need to create an account?
No. You open the site and play. Your settings and any MIDI file you import stay in your own browser.
Can I move over from Simply Piano, flowkey or Skoove?
Yes. There is nothing to cancel on our side and nothing to migrate: plug in the same keyboard and start again from the level that suits you. If you own MIDI files, you can import them.
What do I give up by switching?
Licensed pop songs, a long paid-style course built for a full 88-key piano, and video feedback on your playing. If those matter to you, a subscription app can still be the better choice.
Compare the apps in detail on the piano learning apps page, or browse the free songs.