How to play and record violin online

1

Choose a string sound

Pick violin, cello, string ensemble, or pizzicato. Vibrato is on by default for a singing tone.

2

Play your melody

Tap the keys, type on your computer keyboard, or connect a USB MIDI keyboard and press Connect MIDI keyboard.

3

Record and download

Press Record, play, then press Stop. Listen back and save the take as a WAV file.

What is a virtual violin?

A virtual violin is a violin you play from a keyboard in your web browser. Each note swells in like a bow stroke and holds for as long as you press the key, with a natural vibrato that fades in. It is ideal for melodies, Arabic and classical tunes, film themes, and practice. The MP3Extra violin makes its sound on your device, so it responds instantly.

アラブ・インド・中国・日本の音楽を演奏

鍵盤の上で音楽文化を選べます。ラースト、バヤーティー、スィーカー、サバーなどのアラブのマカームは本物の四分音、インドのラーガは純正律、中国の調式は五音音階、日本の音階は平調子・都節・陽音階などに対応。スケール外の音は暗く、主音には印が付きます。

深いビブラートとスライドのアラブのカマンジャ、中国の二胡、インドのサーランギーを、マカーム・ラーガ・五音音階で演奏できます。

What you can do

Four string sounds

Switch between a solo violin, a deep cello, a full string ensemble, and plucked pizzicato.

Play with your computer keyboard

Two rows of letters cover almost three octaves. The keyboard starts at middle C, right in the violin range.

Connect a real keyboard

Plug in a USB MIDI keyboard or digital piano. Harder key presses give a stronger bow attack.

Expressive vibrato

A warm vibrato fades in after each note starts, just like a real violinist.

Record and download WAV

Record up to 5 minutes and save a 44.1 kHz stereo WAV file for editing, sharing, or video.

Phones and tablets

Play on a touch screen with several fingers at once, and use the octave buttons to change range.

Computer keyboard violin layout

The bottom row Z X C V B N M plays the white keys of the lower octave, and S D G H J play the black keys. The top row Q W E R T Y U plays the white keys of the next octave, and the number keys 2 3 5 6 7 play its black keys. Use the octave buttons to move higher or lower.

Why use the MP3Extra virtual violin?

バーチャルバイオリンFAQ

Is the online violin free?

Yes. You can play, record, and download for free with no account.

Which string sounds are included?

Solo violin, cello, a full string ensemble, and pizzicato (plucked strings).

How do I play violin with my computer keyboard?

Use Z to / for the lower octave and Q to ] for the upper octave. Turn on Key labels to see which key plays each note.

Can I connect a MIDI keyboard?

Yes. Plug it in with USB, open the page in Chrome or Edge on a computer, and press Connect MIDI keyboard.

Can I play the cello range?

Yes. Choose Cello and press the Octave minus button to move the keyboard down to the low strings.

How do I record and download?

Press Record, play, then press Stop recording. Listen to the take and download it as a WAV file.

Does it work on a phone?

Yes. Tap the keys on Android or iPhone and use the octave buttons to reach other notes.

Is my recording uploaded?

No. The recording is made in your browser and stays on your device until you download it.

アラブ・中国・インドのバイオリンを弾けますか?

はい。アラブのバイオリンはカマンジャ、中国の二弦楽器は二胡、インドの擦弦楽器はサーランギーを選んでください。それぞれ独自のビブラートとスライドがあり、合うマカーム・調式・ラーガを選べます。