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What Is an XR Piano Performance Assist App? A Complete Breakdown of “Sigure,” Compatible with the Meta Quest 3

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“What can an XR piano performance assist app actually do?”

In this article, we’ll take a detailed look at the features of “Sigure,” an XR piano performance assist app for the Meta Quest 3.

This is especially recommended for those who can’t read sheet music or who have given up on self-study before.

What Is an XR Piano Performance Assist App?

An XR piano performance assist app is an app that supports real-world piano playing through a headset. By leveraging AR and MR technology, it displays a visual guide in place of sheet music, showing in real time which key to press next.

The biggest feature is that you can play a song just by following the app’s guide, without needing the “ability to read sheet music” or “instruction from a teacher” that traditional piano practice required.

Hands-On Explanation by the Sigure Development Team

The app includes an auto-accompaniment function: when you practice the right hand, the left hand plays automatically, and vice versa — so you can enjoy practicing one hand at a time.

What Kind of XR Piano App Is Sigure?

Sigure is an XR piano game app compatible with the Meta Quest 3 / 3s. It’s designed to let you practice piano in a game-like way, and it’s used by a wide range of people — from complete beginners who can’t read sheet music to adults returning to piano after a long gap.

Simply connect your digital piano to the Meta Quest 3 / 3s with a MIDI cable, and performance assistance — with notes falling onto your real keyboard — begins immediately. No complicated setup is required; just connect the cable and launch the app to start practicing right away.

Sigure’s Main Performance Assist Features

Sigure includes several performance assist features specifically designed to help beginners avoid giving up.

FEATURE 01

Falling note guide

Just like a rhythm game, notes fall from above toward the keyboard. Your score increases based on Bad/Good/Great ratings and combo count, letting you keep practicing in a game-like way.

FEATURE 02

Auto-Accompaniment function

While you practice the right hand, the app automatically plays the left-hand part for you. This lets you focus on practicing one hand at a time and dramatically lowers the hurdle of combining both hands.

FEATURE 03

Stay Notes function

This feature pauses the notes and waits until you play the correct pitch. You don’t need to rush ahead, so you can practice carefully, confirming each note one at a time.

FEATURE 04

Tempo adjustment

You can freely change a song’s tempo. Slowing the tempo down reduces your playing speed, which means the notes fall more slowly too — letting beginners practice without feeling rushed.

FEATURE 05

Score and combo display

Your score and combo count are displayed in real time every time you play. The sense of accomplishment from playing better than last time helps you keep up your daily practice.

FEATURE 06

Additional song purchases

You can purchase additional songs individually (¥400–600 each) to practice whatever you’d like. Setting a favorite song as your goal makes it easier to stay motivated.

Real Experiences from People Who’ve Practiced with Sigure

We’ve received plenty of happy feedback from beginner users, like “I was able to play ‘Mary Had a Little Lamb’ on my very first day of practice!”

What You’ll Need to Get Started with Sigure

To experience XR piano performance assistance with Sigure, you’ll need the following three things.

Meta Quest 3 or 3s

Sigure is compatible with both the Meta Quest 3 and 3s. If you already own one, you can get started right away.

A MIDI-compatible digital piano

Any digital piano with a MIDI output port can be connected. This supports keyboards with 61, 73, 76, or 88 keys.

A MIDI cable

You’ll need a cable to connect your digital piano to the Meta Quest 3 / 3s. The type of connector required varies by digital piano model, so be sure to check in advance.

Who Especially Benefits from This

  • You can’t read sheet music but want to try playing piano
  • You’ve tried self-study before but couldn’t keep it up
  • You want to improve while keeping the time and cost of lessons low
  • You want to keep enjoying practice every day in a game-like way
  • You want to master one song in a short time for a wedding or event

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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Q. Can I use this with no piano experience at all?

A. Yes. You can play just by following the note guide, with no knowledge of sheet music required. With the Stay Notes function, you can practice at your own pace, confirming each note one at a time.

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Q. How many songs are included?

A. The app includes 300+ songs, centered around pop hits, anime songs, and classical pieces.

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Q. How much does the app itself cost?

A. The app is currently priced at ¥1,800.

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Q. Can I use this with a Casio or Yamaha digital piano?

A. Any model that supports MIDI output can generally be used. However, the type of cable required varies by model. Please check the connection guide on our official site for details.

Learn more about “Sigure,” the XR piano performance assist app, here.

A Message from the Sigure Development Team

We find that the people who think “piano seems too hard” are often the ones most surprised when they actually try Sigure.

Just press the keys following the notes, and the melody of a song you know starts to play. That moment of “I can actually play this!” becomes the biggest driving force behind continuing to practice.

First, set just one favorite song as your goal and give it a try.

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Tomo
Tomo
大人からピアノ再開組 / 楽譜が苦手でXRピアノゲーム作りました
子どもの頃に挫折したピアノを大人になってから再開したとき、最初にぶつかったのが「楽譜が読めない」という壁でした。 「もっと気軽に、楽しく練習できる方法はないか」と考え続けた結果、XRピアノゲーム『Sigure』を作ることになりました。

このブログでは、同じように大人からピアノを始めた方・再開した方に向けて、XR・ARを使った新しい練習スタイルを発信しています。難しい音楽理論よりも「まず1曲弾ける」を大切に。一緒に楽しみながら上達しましょう。
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