Behind the Hands

Practice without a piano.
Play like you never could.

A next-gen practice and analysis tool for pianists of all levels. Train smarter. Understand deeper. No keyboard required. Cross-device. Constantly evolving.

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That's how it works

The app is a cross-device workstation for piano practice that transforms traditional music notation into a custom visual format, allowing users to learn and play away from the keyboard.

Practice anywhere.
On any device.

From studio desk to café table – Behind the Hands works seamlessly across Mac, iPad, and iPhone.
No wires. No limits. Just music.

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Seamless playback

Instant audio feedback with tempo control and accurate timing. No MIDI lag — just hit play and listen. Perfect for learning, checking, and refining.

Full offline mode

Use the full app even without internet. Practice on a plane, in a basement, or in the middle of nowhere. You're not tied to Wi-Fi — your music, your rules.

Advanced notation system

A modern approach to notation — intuitive visuals, smarter structure, and better readability for real practice and performance.

Smart part reports

Generate clean, focused reports by isolating specific hands or voice parts — left hand, soprano, tenor, and more.

Deep customization

Adjust notation styles, playback preferences, and UI layout. Whether you're a beginner or a pro — make it yours.

Learn the app in minutes

Whether you're just starting or fine-tuning your workflow — these short videos
show you exactly how to get the most out of the app. No sales talk. Just clean, hands-on guidance.

What pianists are saying

Whether you’re teaching, performing, or grinding scales in the middle of the night — here’s what people think after living with the app, not just tapping through a demo.

Anna L.

Piano instructor

Finally, a practice tool that doesn’t treat me like a child. I use it daily between student sessions — it’s clean, focused, and built by someone who gets it.

Mark T.

Conservatory student

This feels less like an app and more like an extension of my own head. It connects notation and muscle memory better than anything I’ve tried.

Anna L.

Piano instructor

Finally, a practice tool that doesn’t treat me like a child. I use it daily between student sessions — it’s clean, focused, and built by someone who gets it.

Mark T.

Conservatory student

This feels less like an app and more like an extension of my own head. It connects notation and muscle memory better than anything I’ve tried.

Explore the BtH User Guide

The User Guide is organized into three sections designed to help you understand both the ideas behind BtH and the practical tools available on every device.
Follow cross-referenced articles, discover related concepts, and learn at your own pace.

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Conceptual Model

Learn the foundations of BtH and Momenta notation. Discover how Movements, Measures, Moments, Notes, and Levels work together to transform traditional music notation into an interactive environment for study, practice, analysis, and performance.

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MacBooks & iPads

Explore the complete BtH experience on larger screens. Learn how to navigate Movements, customize Levels, create Reports, control playback, and use the full set of tools available for detailed musical exploration and practice.

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iPhones

Discover the streamlined mobile experience. Learn how to navigate music, apply essential filters, control playback, access settings, and use BtH's core features efficiently on a smaller screen while staying connected to the same musical concepts and workflows.

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Ready to practice like it’s 2026?

Take control of how, when, and where you practice.
 No distractions. No noise. Just you, your music, and a system that adapts to your needs. Built for musicians who are done wasting time.

Available on Mac, iPad, and iPhone.

Behind the Hands