How to Use · Tiny Instrument
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Feature guides for Tiny Instrument — step-by-step walkthroughs for practice modes, chord tools, and more.
Practice Mode · Hand Configuration
Set Up Fingering
Configure which hand plays what — and which note the left hand holds — so you can focus on one hand at a time.
Practice
Settings
iPhone
iPad
MacPractice Mode · MIDI Keyboard
Connect a MIDI Keyboard
Plug in or pair a hardware keyboard on iPhone, iPad, or Mac and use it to play, practice, and navigate the app without touching the screen.
PracticeSettingsiPhoneiPadMacPlay Mode · Instruments
Import a SoundFont
A SoundFont (.sf2) is a standard file format that packages sampled instrument sounds. Import one to add any instrument — piano, strings, synth, or anything else — to your Tiny Instrument library.
PlaySettingsiPhoneiPadMacLearn · Practice · Narration
Change the Narration Voice
Tiny Instrument reads lesson text aloud in Learn mode and announces chord and note names during practice. Pick any voice installed on your device — or download a new one.
LearnPracticeSettingsiPhoneiPadMacPlay Mode · Instruments
Change Your Instrument
Tiny Instrument ships with a library of acoustic and digital instruments. Switch sounds in seconds, or expand the library with downloadable packs and your own SoundFont files.
PlaySettingsiPhoneiPadMacPlay Mode · MIDI
Fix Stuck Notes
A stuck note keeps sounding after you release a key — usually caused by a MIDI dropout that drops the note-off message. Tiny Instrument detects them automatically and can silence them for you.
PlaySettingsiPhoneiPadMacPlay Mode · On Screen Keyboard
Customize the On-Screen Keyboard
Set the note range, turn on key labels, configure haptics, and let the keyboard expand automatically to show incoming notes.
PlaySettingsiPhoneiPadMacPlay Mode · Sound
Adjust Reverb
Add space and depth to any instrument sound with the built-in reverb. Choose a preset — from a small room to a large cathedral — and dial in the mix.
PlaySettingsiPhoneiPadMacSettings · Progress & Notifications
Set Up Practice Notifications
A daily reminder at the right time is one of the most effective ways to build a practice habit. Set it once and let the app nudge you.
SettingsiPhoneiPadLearn Mode · Aria Assistant
Configure Aria Assistant
Aria is Tiny Instrument's built-in music teacher. Adjust how she explains concepts, whether she narrates lessons aloud, and how much detail she gives.
LearnSettingsiPhoneiPadMacPractice in the app
Learn this on Tiny Instrument
Tiny Instrument teaches music theory through interactive lessons, ear training, and playful practice — all connected in one app for iPhone, iPad, and Mac.
