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The video comprehensively reviews the piano learning app Flowkey. The speaker introduces Flowkey, noting its accessibility across various devices and highlighting its user-friendly layout that includes song previews and skill-level filters. Pricing options are discussed, ranging from monthly subscriptions to a lifetime membership. The app's teaching interface features instructional tools like adjustable speed, note names, and a "wait mode," though it lacks an integrated metronome. The presenter advises on effective practice methods and acknowledges the benefits of using a MIDI keyboard. They also critique the app’s limitations, such as the absence of audio splitting for hands and video onboarding, which may challenge beginners. A comparison with Yousician concludes the review, suggesting Flowkey's suitability for self-directed learners while recommending Yousician for a more guided learning experience. The speaker appreciates supportive features like the chat facility and encourages feedback from viewers about their experiences with Flowkey.
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In this part of the video, the speaker introduces Flowkey, an app designed to teach piano skills to both beginners and more advanced players. The app is available on multiple devices including phones, tablets, and computers, with a consistent layout across all platforms. The speaker outlines four key aspects they will cover: the app’s layout and design, pricing, its teaching methodology, and their personal thoughts on the app. The layout section highlights that users can search for songs, preview them, and filter results based on skill levels. The app also includes courses for a more structured learning experience, covering topics from basic introductory lessons to intermediate skills and improvisation. Despite some limitations in the search filters, the layout is described as simple and user-friendly.
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In this part of the video, the speaker discusses the pricing options for continuing past the free version of a piano learning application. They demonstrate how to unlock premium features, including learning specific songs like “Apologize” by One Republic. The pricing details provided are $19.99 per month for a monthly subscription, $9.99 per month for an annual subscription, and a one-time fee of $329.99 for a lifetime membership.
Additionally, the speaker explores the teaching interface of the app, using “Imagine” by John Lennon as an example. The interface displays the piano on the top half of the screen with sheet music below, which can be moved left or right. Unique options include focusing on the left or right hand, adjusting speed to 50% or 75% (which can sometimes distort sound), and a “wait mode” that pauses progress until the correct note is played. Other features include showing note names for easier learning.
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In this part of the video, the presenter explains how to navigate and utilize sheet music within a particular software, demonstrating how to scroll, focus on specific sections, and use a looping feature to practice chunks of a song. They emphasize avoiding learning a song from start to finish consecutively and recommend chunking it for better mastery. The presenter highlights a key drawback of the software: the lack of an integrated metronome, which necessitates using an external metronome for timing. They also discuss the benefits of using a MIDI keyboard with the software, either with its built-in piano sounds or routing it through a digital audio workstation for custom sounds. Lastly, the presenter mentions that support is easily accessible via a chat window for any questions.
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In this part of the video, the speaker discusses their experiences and criticisms of the piano learning app, Flowkey. They appreciate the responsive support chat but note the simplicity of the app’s interface when learning songs. Key criticisms include the lack of a metronome, which affects timing, and the inability to split audio between the left and right hands, which hinders effective practice. The speaker also highlights the absence of video onboarding, which can make Flowkey challenging for absolute beginners who need more guidance. They recommend Flowkey for those who prefer a self-directed, “choose-your-own-adventure” style of learning but suggest other apps like Yousician for users who prefer a more structured, guided approach to learning piano.
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In this part of the video, the speaker discusses the comparison between the apps Yousician and Flowkey for learning piano. The speaker emphasizes that the effectiveness of an app depends on an individual’s learning style and self-discipline. They highlight that Flowkey’s strength lies in allowing users to start playing songs quickly while also offering courses for theoretical learning, without providing much hand-holding. The speaker encourages viewers to share their experiences with Flowkey in the comments and mentions their own background as a singer-songwriter, inviting viewers to check out their music and subscribe.