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Winken

Winken: The rhythmic piano game where you read real sheet music, on a real score! 🎮🎶Ready to rethink your definition of piano game and rhythm game? Beginner or Expert, get ready to discover something new with Winken: a game where you really play music.

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PlaySmart
Publisher
PlaySmart
Release
February 3, 2025
1 year and 179 days ago
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Winken: The rhythm piano game where you read real music notes on real sheet music! 🎮🎶

Ready to redefine your idea of a piano game and a rhythm game? Whether you're a beginner or an expert, get ready to discover something new with Winken, a game where you truly play music.

Why is Winken different?

  • 🎵 Real sheet music, real notes, real piano sounds—but always fun! A true intermediary between arcade and piano simulation, tap on your computer keyboard or connect a MIDI controller (piano, guitar, violin...): it’s really you playing!

  • đź“‚ Play your own songs: Upload your favorite scores or your compositions, play them directly, or let the game generate levels automatically to help you progress step by step.

  • 🌟 500+ progressive levels: Master increasingly complex sheet music, rise from D rank to Ultimate rank, and show that you have what it takes to become a master of sight-reading!

  • 🏆 Quarterly leaderboard: Compete with the community for the top spot! Who will be the sight-reading champion?

  • ⚡ For all levels: Start with 7 notes in easy levels, and increase the intensity with 12 notes, sharps, and flats in advanced levels.

  • 🎮 Master at your own pace: Replay the parts you want, adjust the tempo, and become the best sight-reader with the Loop mode.

  • 🏋️ Customized training: Train yourself to read music in Treble, Bass, or C clefs, mixed or not, with the notes, ledger lines, rhythms, and speed you want!

  • 🚀 A constantly evolving game: We are listening to your feedback! Let’s build together the first community of sight-reading players!

  • 🍬 Bonus: You’ll see, tomorrow, you’ll be able to read real sheet music without even realizing it!

A game for music lovers! Beginner or expert, between arcade and simulation, play music for real! 🔥

âš  Important Notice âš 

MIDI controller support is only available on Windows. It does not work on macOS for now.

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