# Play Chords Piano Game — the educational piano game > Interactive piano game for learning notes, chords, and music theory. (iPhone/iPad app by Benedikt Schlueter.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/play-chords-piano-game/id943016918 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Benedikt Schlueter](https://appshunter.io/developer/625181364) - Category: Games, Music, Music - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 2.40/5 from 10 App Store ratings · 8 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 9.1 · 47 MB - Languages: English - Released: 2015-02-19 - Data updated: 2026-06-10 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/play-chords-piano-game/id943016918/reviews.md ## What is Play Chords Piano Game? Play Chords is the first Philips Hue piano that challenges you with different combinations of notes and chords, based on popular chord progressions. Play them in time to collect points and raise your difficulty level. Loose points when you play wrong notes! Besides the fun you will naturally improve your musical understanding, from note reading and identification to playing popular chords and chord progressions. And it doesn't stop there: The more you play the better you become! Features * multitouch virtual piano * supports external MIDI pianos * maany chords to read and play * based on real music theory (circle of fifth, scales, symbols etc.) * innovative double sheet view that makes it easy for beginners to see what they are playing. * supports Bluetooth MIDI compatible apps and devices * supports Philips Hue for additional lighting effects or as a fun way for kids to explore the piano. * simple and easy interface with adjustable colors for a personalized learning experience. * lots of help with note and chord names, intervals and music theory background * no ads! Play Chords Pro: This one-time inApp allows you to configure all app settings to optimize your training sessions (lessons, keys, progressions, repetitions, etc). Game Mode is completely free. Bugs - Midi over Bluetooth is a new technology so there might be connection bugs and hickups in this app and also compatible apps. Tips - connect an external midi keyboard! - connect your Philps Hue - search the app store for "Bluetooth Midi" or "BLE Midi" to find compatible music apps like sequencers and DAWs to experiment with them, Play Chords and your Hue. There is always room for improvements and additional features so please comment below with ideas or feedback or send me a mail via hellohuedini@gmail.com. I wish you much success and fun! ## Key features - Multitouch virtual piano - External MIDI piano support - Chord reading and playing - Music theory integration - Double sheet view for beginners - Philips Hue lighting effects - Adjustable interface colors ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Play Chords Pro | $2.99 | one-time | ## Recent user reviews (8 of 8) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/play-chords-piano-game/id943016918/reviews.md ### 1/5 — HTML? *2024-02-04* I downloaded and installed this app twice. All I get is what appears to be a html screenshot with a button to press but nothing happens. It’s like a ‘help’ page but no actual app! ### 1/5 — Not compatible *2020-10-18* Won’t work on my iPad. Can’t input ip or API, no cursor or keyboard. ### 1/5 — It’s ok *2020-02-11* I played around on this on my iPad and was enjoying it so finally hooked it up to my keyboard using a midi but After getting the correct note I still have to also touch the correct note on the iPad to move on ### 3/5 — Bug report *2019-02-09* Midi connection good, however random notes will sound on the keyboard and it “heats” keyboard responses one octave lower than what is played. Not very helpful for teaching accurate note reading. ### 1/5 — Umm.... *2018-05-29* So bad I had write a review ### 3/5 — No review. Just reporting bug. *2017-05-24* It supports midi but requires keyboard responses one octave higher than the correct answer. ### 4/5 — Great potential! Still being developed? *2016-05-14* I honestly think the focus of this app could be slightly shifted to become far more than it can be at the moment. Instead of a ‘music’ app with Hue functionality, I feel like it could be a method of pre-programming specific animations of lights, based on ‘keyframed’ midi notes. Of course the colors would have to be expanded (or customizable), but I think the potential is very much there. I have been able to use this to control my Hue lights (my main use for it) in specific ways with the keys, and to record it to my Mac (Garageband or Logic) as a MIDI track. I have not, however, been able to figure out how to re-send that track back to Hue & Midi, which is what I assume is meant by using it as a ‘sequencer’ to trigger the lights, etc inside of Hue & Midi. I may be doing something wrong though, of course. Under ‘BLE Central’ nothing really pops up…which I am assuming is what is needed to ‘receive’ the incoming notes / instructions? I’ve tried using Apollo Midi (bought it just for this), but it didn’t seem to work in relaying. I’m a bit confused if a Bluetooth Midi or BLE Midi is needed on the Mac or the iPhone I am running it on. Either way, there doesn’t seem to be many options, none of which I can figure out after hours of searching. Anyway, I want to praise what you’ve started here, as your app is on the way to being the closest I have seen in key-triggered light automation — not just pre-set “relaxation” lighting that everyone seems to do. Even if that is not what you were intending. Give it some thought. ;) ### 1/5 — BS *2016-03-08* Bad design and sound. ## Frequently asked questions about Play Chords Piano Game ### Does Play Chords Piano Game have ads? No, Play Chords Piano Game is ad-free. The developer has explicitly stated that there are no advertisements within the application. ### What is the rating for Play Chords Piano Game? Play Chords Piano Game has a rating of 2.4 stars from 10 ratings. This indicates a mixed reception from its user base. ### Is Play Chords Piano Game free to download? Yes, Play Chords Piano Game is free to download and play. There is an optional in-app purchase for advanced configuration settings. ### What devices does Play Chords Piano Game support? Play Chords Piano Game supports iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. It is designed for iOS users. ### What age rating does Play Chords Piano Game have? Play Chords Piano Game has an age rating of 4+. This makes it suitable for young children and general audiences. ### How often is Play Chords Piano Game updated? The latest version of Play Chords Piano Game was released on February 11, 2019. Updates may vary in frequency, but the current version is 2.4. ### Can I connect an external MIDI piano to Play Chords Piano Game? Yes, Play Chords Piano Game supports external MIDI pianos and Bluetooth MIDI compatible apps and devices. This allows for a more versatile playing experience. ### What are the benefits of the Play Chords Pro in-app purchase? The Play Chords Pro in-app purchase is a one-time purchase that allows you to configure all app settings, including lessons, keys, progressions, and repetitions, to optimize your training sessions. ## Version history (last 4 releases) ### 2.4 — 2019-02-11 Bluetooth tone pitch bugfix ### 2.0 — 2016-11-06 This major update for the first Philips Hue piano brings you a cool new feature, an interactive piano chords and chord progression training game suitable for all piano and music hobbyists, students, kids and parents. Improve your musical understanding and music theory skills with this fun and challenging game. The more you play the more you learn! Play Chords is free to play and without ads but with an optional premium upgrade to achieve best learning, training or improvising results. ### 1.0.2 — 2016-01-15 iOS9 compatibility for Philips Hue integration ### 1.0.0 — 2015-02-19 No release notes. ## Apps similar to Play Chords Piano Game | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Melodines](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/melodines/id1210873604) | — | Free | Games | | [Yarwad Mixed Reality Mobile](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yarwad-mixed-reality-mobile/id1558512512) | — | Free | Games | | [Baby Composer](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/baby-composer/id1407303705) | 1.0 (1) | Free | Games | | [My Horse Race](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-horse-race/id1516850306) | 2.5 (2) | Free | Games | | [One Line Walk](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/one-line-walk/id1641452393) | 2.0 (1) | Free | Games | | [Treble Cat - Read Music](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/treble-cat-read-music/id513764898) | 4.6 (84) | $7.99 | Games | ## More apps by Benedikt Schlueter - [Huedini for Philips Hue](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/huedini-for-philips-hue/id632892008) All apps by Benedikt Schlueter: https://appshunter.io/developer/625181364 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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