An Acoustic Piano With Digital Technology

Upright or grand, new or used, for entertainment, fun, or learning—with modern player piano technology, you can relax as your home fills with beautiful, live piano music—your piano performing your favorite songs effortlessly at the touch of a button.

Video warning—if you watch this video playlist you may really want this player system added to your piano.

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"Brigham has been tuning and voicing our grand piano for years. He and his technicians are the best!! He is so good at this that he restores pianos sent from all over the country, including the one Donny Osmond plays in Las Vegas. He also sells the best pianos you can buy. This is a world class operation." —Deanne

Brigham Larson using a smartphone QRS piano player app on a Yamaha grand piano keyboard

Modern Digital Player Piano

QRS Self Playing System

The QRS Digital Piano Player System lets your piano play itself, delivering music from an extensive song library, all controlled via your smartphone or tablet.

Transform your acoustic piano into a state-of-the-art entertainment centerpiece!

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Frequently Asked Questions

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What is a QRS Player Piano System?

A QRS Player Piano System is a modern self-playing piano technology that allows your acoustic piano to perform music automatically.

The system uses advanced software to move the keys and pedals, producing authentic live piano sound directly from your instrument.

Does a QRS player system affect how my piano feels or sounds?

When professionally installed, a QRS system does not change the natural touch or tone of your piano during normal playing. You can continue to play your piano just as you always have.

What type of music comes with a QRS player piano?

QRS offers an extensive digital music library including classical, jazz, pop, holiday favorites, Broadway, and more.

Your QRS system comes with a complimentary trial of the QRS music library so you can experience the full range of music right away.

After your complimentary trial, you can continue enjoying music through flexible streaming access plans or purchase and download your favorite songs individually.

How much does a QRS Player Piano System cost?

Pricing varies depending on installation requirements, and optional upgrades such as silent playm or PNOscan MIDI Strip integration. Please contact us for a customized quote.

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How long does installation take?

Installation time varies depending on the piano and system configuration, but most QRS player installations are completed within a week or two by our trained technicians.

If you’re purchasing a new piano from us, we can install the QRS system as part of the preparation process before delivery, so your instrument arrives fully integrated and ready to enjoy.

If you’re upgrading or restoring an heirloom piano, we can incorporate the QRS installation during the restoration process — ensuring everything is properly fitted, regulated, and calibrated for optimal performance.

Whether new or cherished for generations, we’ll make sure your piano is expertly prepared and beautifully integrated with modern player technology.

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Hailun Grand Piano Player QRS self playing system in the Brigham Larson Pianos family heirloom piano restoration shop in Orem, UT.

Grand Player Piano

New Grand? Add a Player!

This is the exact setup we use at the Larson residence to give our children the best possible tools for learning piano with all of the latest MIDI tech and apps!

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Upright Player Piano

New Upright? Add a Player!

Perfect for entertaining, background ambiance, or simply enjoying music without needing to play it yourself, a QRS-equipped upright offers the best of both worlds: traditional piano artistry and cutting-edge technology.

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Grand Piano Restoration

Restored Grand? Add a Player!

Once your family heirloom piano has been completely restored to like-new condition, why not add a modern digital piano player system with all of the latest and greatest MIDI compatibility?

Yes, your piano will get played much more with the addition of a player! Plus, you can also set it to be your alarm clock and wake up to the piano playing Chopin live from the living room! 

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Upright Piano Restoration

Heirloom Upright? Add a Player!

We can add a new digital player piano system to any piano—whether it's new, used, grand or upright! Anyone connected to your home Wi-Fi will be able to control the piano from an easy-to-navigate app. Set up playlists, stream music with or without additional instrumental and vocal soundtracks, create background ambiance for events, and find inspiration all day long. It will quickly become your new favorite toy!

Pianos with a current legacy system (QRS, CD2000, Petine, Ancho) can be upgraded in your home to the latest QRS PNOmation system by one of our expert installers. 

We can retrofit your heirloom instrument with a QRS player system, add silent-play capability for private headphone practice, install a MIDI strip for recording and digital integration, or create any combination of these technologies to fit your goals.

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Piano Technology

Record Your Performance with a MIDI Strip

PNOscan is a high-resolution MIDI sensor system made by QRS Music that turns your acoustic piano into a digital MIDI controller—without changing how it feels or sounds acoustically.

Installed discreetly beneath the keys (and connected to the pedals), PNOscan uses optical sensors to measure each key’s movement and velocity with great precision. It converts your performance into real-time MIDI data, which can then be sent to:

  • Recording software
  • Notation programs
  • Virtual instruments and sound libraries
  • Teaching apps and digital platforms
  • External sound modules or speakers

Importantly, PNOscan does not make the piano play itself—it captures what you play. If you want your piano to move its keys and play itself automatically, you'll want to check out the QRS player system.

PNOscan is ideal for teachers, composers, recording musicians, churches, and anyone who wants to blend the authentic touch of an acoustic piano with modern digital flexibility.

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Brigham Larson with headphones and smartphone next to a piano in a room with other pianos, showing the QRS piano player and silent play system installed on a freshly restored heirloom upright Lyon & Healy piano.

Acoustic piano with headphones

Enjoy Private Practice with a Silent System

A Silent Play system allows you to practice your acoustic piano anytime—without disturbing family members or neighbors. With the touch of a button, the piano’s hammers are gently prevented from striking the strings, while advanced sensors capture your keystrokes and route high-quality digital samples through your headphones.

You experience the authentic touch and response of your own piano, while hearing a rich, full concert grand sound privately.

Perfect for early mornings, late nights, shared living spaces, or focused practice sessions, Silent Play technology gives you complete flexibility—enjoy the beauty of your acoustic instrument when you want it, and quiet, immersive practice when you need it.

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Here’s How The Piano Silencer Works

Recently, I was tuning a piano for a client who works from home. With all of his children there during the day, he mentioned how much he would appreciate an option to quiet his acoustic piano. The kids have been playing the piano more frequently and enthusiastically, and he sometimes just needs some peace and quiet.


Since the kids don't like playing their digital piano, I told him about another option: a piano silencer system. It can be added to any acoustic piano, giving you the option to flip a switch and play with headphones. You still get the authentic touch of an acoustic piano, but with all the features of a digital piano.

1977 Mason & Hamlin Heirloom Silent Play Installation

QRS Grand Piano Silencer System Demonstration

Amazon Dot device displayed on table, connects wirelessly to the QRS Player Piano System.

QRS Player System Compatible With Amazon's Echo Dot

Voice-controlled devices are seeing a massive surge in popularity. They offer a highly convenient way to handle a multitude of tasks, from managing your smart home to launching your favorite music app.

The Amazon Echo Dot is now fully compatible with the QRS player system! With a simple voice command, your piano will instantly come alive with your favorite songs—just ask Alexa, and your piano will oblige.

From Amazon’s product listing:
"Echo Dot is a hands-free, voice-controlled device that uses Alexa to play music, control smart home devices, provide information, read the news, set alarms, read audiobooks from Audible, and more. It hears you from across the room with far-field microphones for hands-free control, even in noisy environments or while playing music."

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Schedule Your Free Live Demo

Our workshop in Utah County specializes in advanced player piano systems. Click below to schedule your free live demo and consultation to add a new digital player system to your piano.

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