Connect the instrument before starting
Connect a MIDI-capable keyboard to your device using an appropriate data connection. Turn the keyboard on, then open a supported score in practice. A charging-only cable may supply power without carrying MIDI data. Check the instrument’s own instructions if its USB port or operating mode is unclear.
Allow MIDI access in the browser
Choose Connect MIDI when the practice workspace offers it and approve the browser’s MIDI request. Availability depends on browser support and device access. If the control is unavailable, use the on-screen keys or try a browser with Web MIDI support. Microphone permission is separate and is not required for MIDI input.
Check one note before a full piece
Start with a simple sample and press the highlighted note on your keyboard. Watch whether the score advances. If the letter is correct but there is no match, check the octave and whether the keyboard is transposing its output. A split or layered keyboard setup may send additional notes, so begin with a straightforward instrument configuration.
Play chords together
When the score asks for a chord, play the target notes together. Work with one staff first if coordinating both hands is difficult. The hand controls select the score’s upper or lower staff; they do not change what your keyboard physically sends. Release the keys cleanly between attempts so that a held note does not confuse your next entry.
Separate note input from sound
MIDI carries note messages rather than a microphone recording. Successful input matching does not itself prove that your instrument’s speakers, headphones or browser audio are configured correctly. Use the instrument’s normal audio controls for its sound, and use TuneViva’s Play control when you want to listen to score playback.
If the keyboard does not respond
Check power, the data cable and browser permission first. Reconnect the device and try Connect MIDI again. Close another application if it appears to be holding exclusive access to the instrument. Test the on-screen keyboard to distinguish a score problem from an input problem. If the on-screen notes advance but the physical keys do not, focus on the device connection and MIDI setup.