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.

演奏阿拉伯、印度、中国和日本音乐

在琴键上方选择音乐文化。Rast、Bayati、Sikah、Saba 等阿拉伯木卡姆使用真正的四分之一音,印度拉格使用纯律,中国调式使用五声音阶,日本音阶包括平调子、都节和阳音阶。音阶外的音会变暗,主音会被标出。

演奏带深颤音和滑音的阿拉伯 Kamanja、中国二胡或印度萨朗吉,并调到木卡姆、拉格或五声音阶。

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?

虚拟小提琴常见问题

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.

能演奏阿拉伯、中国或印度的提琴吗?

可以。阿拉伯小提琴选 Kamanja,中国两弦乐器选二胡,印度弓弦乐器选萨朗吉。每种音色都有自己的颤音和滑音,并可选择相配的木卡姆、调式或拉格。