Explore an AI-generated instrument view when analysis is available.
Explore an AI-generated instrument view when analysis is available.
Akordify analyzes available source audio and separates musical parts where possible. The result is an estimate, not a guaranteed transcription, and processing time varies by song.
Find a song and practise piano
Search Akordify or YouTube and select a song to open its piano view automatically. After the analysis is available, switch back to guitar or another view whenever you want. Falling notes help you follow the recording while you practise.
Explore piano songs
Select a song to open its piano view automatically. After the analysis is available, switch back to guitar or another player view.
- Bob Dylan - Knockin' On Heaven's Door (Official Audio) - Bob Dylan
- Kryštof - Cesta ft. Tomáš Klus - Kryštof
- Aina Sabha - Ramadhan Ceria (Official Music Video) - Aina Sabha
- Aneta Langerova - Hrisna Tela, Kridla Motyli (Video) - Aneta Langerova
- Leave Out All The Rest (Official Music Video) [4K Upgrade] - Linkin Park - Linkin Park
- Metallica: Nothing Else Matters (Official Music Video) - Metallica
- Kabát - Houby magický - Kabát
- Vyznání - Argema
What AI piano transcription in Akordify can do
- Notes straight from the recording - Source separation can help the analysis focus on the selected instrument, although dense mixes and recording quality can affect the result.
- A studio-style piano roll - Notes appear on a timeline above the keyboard - the same view music producers use in their studio software.
- Synced with YouTube - When a result is available, the view follows the recording for practice. Timing and detected events can still vary from one recording to another.
- Results are saved - A completed result can be saved with the song. New analysis is processed on demand, and availability depends on the source.
How to get piano notes from YouTube
- Open a song - Search for a song in Akordify or paste a YouTube video link.
- Switch to the piano view - Switch to the instrument view to start or open analysis when the source can be processed. Processing time varies and may take several minutes.
- Play along with the piano roll - Use the available result with playback, slow sections down and listen alongside the visual guide. Check the recording because an AI estimate can miss or add events.
How AI note transcription from audio works
Instrument analysis is created from the available recording with AI. It can help you study a part alongside playback, but it is an estimate rather than guaranteed sheet music. Source availability, arrangement and mix quality affect the result and processing time. Compare the visual guide with what you hear, especially in dense passages.
Who piano transcription helps
- Pianists and keyboard players - This view is useful for learning by ear, but it is an AI estimate. It may contain missed, extra or shifted events and should be checked against the recording.
- Self-taught players and beginners - Some YouTube sources cannot be processed. Access, source quality, instrument prominence and processing status all affect availability.
- Songwriters and producers - Use the visual guide as a starting point, then compare it with the recording and adjust your practice to the version you hear.
Frequently asked questions about piano transcription
How do I get piano notes for a song from YouTube?
Open a song and choose the instrument view. If the source is available, Akordify starts or loads an analysis; processing time varies by song.
Is the note transcription accurate?
The view can show detected events in separate lanes. Which events are visible depends on the recording and the analysis result.
Does it work for songs where piano is not the main instrument?
AI transcription is an estimate, not a guarantee of exact notes or hits. Clear recordings often work better, while dense mixes can produce omissions or extra events.
Can I see chords next to the notes?
Yes. Playback can be slowed down and sections can be looped. The visual result remains tied to playback, but its detected timing is still an estimate.
Can I slow down the playback?
It works for supported recordings when the source is available for processing. Private, restricted, unavailable or difficult audio may not produce a result.