Metro X PLAY: play along with piano, at your tempo
Piano accompaniments for voice, violin, cello, flute and clarinet, built from public-domain scores. Steady, Practice or Expressive; slow to 75 or 90%; loop any bars and repeat with a rest in between. New in Metro X 2.
What you get
- Three playing styles. Steady plays the score in strict time, Practice adds a little breathing room at phrase ends, Expressive plays like a performance with rubato and dynamics.
- Four tempos. 75, 90, 100 or 110% of the written tempo, without changing the pitch.
- Loop any bars. Drag the edges of the piece to loop the bars you are working on, then repeat with a rest in between.
- Tempo ladder. Each repeat steps the tempo up until you reach 100%. Slow a passage down inside the loop and step back up.
- Count-in, click and piano volume. Metronome click on or off, a count-in before the first bar, and the piano balanced against your instrument.
- Presets on every device. Saved setups follow your account to iPhone, iPad and Android.
- A growing library. New pieces arrive in the app as they are added.
Frequently asked questions
Is there an app that plays piano accompaniment for violin?
Yes. The Play tab in Metro X has piano accompaniments for violin, cello, voice, flute, clarinet and horn, built from public-domain scores. Choose a piece, a playing style and a tempo, and the piano plays the written accompaniment with you.
Can I slow down the piano accompaniment without changing the pitch?
Yes. Play at 75, 90, 100 or 110% of the written tempo; the pitch stays the same.
Can I loop a few bars of the accompaniment?
Yes. Drag the edges of the piece to loop exactly the bars you are working on, repeat the loop with a rest in between, and turn on the tempo ladder so each repeat steps the tempo up until you reach 100%.
What are the Steady, Practice and Expressive styles?
Steady plays the score evenly and clearly. Practice plays with a pianist's touch while staying on the beat. Expressive plays with free rubato like a performance, and the metronome click follows the pianist.
Can I practise with my own accompaniment recording?
Yes. Upload your own recording (MP3, M4A or WAV), a MIDI file or MusicXML and practise with tempo, loop, click and count-in. Uploads are private to your account.
Is the Play accompaniment free, and does it work offline?
Signed in, five pieces are free with five plays a day. Metro X Pro opens every piece with unlimited plays and offline playback.