Immediate
No sign-up gates or setup wizard between you and a note.
Your browser is the practice room
Free online
music tools.
Play a virtual piano and drums, keep time with an online metronome, calculate BPM with tap tempo and find piano chords. All five tools run free in your browser.
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Virtual PianoTwo octaves · Record · Sustain
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Tools for today’s practice.
Every tool starts quickly, works with touch and keeps the learning curve out of your way.
♩Keys · chords · melody
Virtual Piano
Play a free virtual piano online with your computer keyboard, mouse or touchscreen. Practise piano notes, chords and songs with no download or account.
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●Beat · fill · groove
Virtual Drums
Play virtual drums online with a free drum kit for keyboard, mouse and touch. Record beats, practise rhythm and hear realistic acoustic samples.
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↗Pulse · tempo · time
Online Metronome
Keep time with a free online metronome from 30 to 300 BPM. Set time signatures and accents, use tap tempo and follow clear visual beats.
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×Tap · average · match
Tap Tempo
Use this free tap tempo BPM calculator to find a song’s tempo. Tap the beat to get an average BPM, tap count and timing on mobile or desktop.
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△Root · formula · harmony
Piano Chord Finder
Use a piano chord finder and generator to see notes, interval formulas, highlighted keys and beginner fingering. Choose a chord and hear it online.
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Learn the why
Beginner guides, clearly written.
piano5 min
Easy Piano Songs with Letters: A Safe Beginner Method
Learn how letter-note guides help beginners find piano keys, practise short phrases and play simple public-domain melodies without copying sheet music.
Read guide →piano4 min
How to Learn Happy Birthday on Piano
Learn Happy Birthday on piano by ear. Find the pickup, map each pitch from a comfortable starting note and practise the melody in short phrases.
Read guide →piano4 min
Learn Twinkle Twinkle on Piano by Ear
Learn Twinkle Twinkle on piano by ear. Use repeated notes, steps, leaps and steady counting to work out this public-domain beginner melody.
Read guide →piano6 min
Piano Keyboard Notes: Find Every Key
Find every piano keyboard note with the repeating black-key pattern. Learn white-key names, sharps and flats, then practise them on a virtual piano.
Read guide →piano7 min
Basic Piano Chords for Beginners
Learn basic piano chords for beginners. Build major and minor triads, choose useful fingering and connect chord changes with less hand movement.
Read guide →drums6 min
Beginner Drum Beats: Build Your First Groove
Learn a beginner drum beat with kick, snare and hi-hat. Build a steady backbeat, add eighth notes and practise the groove with an online drum kit.
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Current recordings stay in the browser session and are never uploaded.
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Clear controls, visible feedback and helpful guides support real learning.
Before you begin
Frequently asked questions
Are these music tools really free?
Yes. All five launch tools are free to use without an account, download or trial period.
Do I need to install anything?
No. The tools run in a modern browser using the Web Audio API. A PWA installation is optional for quicker access.
Will the site work on a phone?
Yes. Controls have touch-friendly targets and layouts adapt to smaller screens. Audio response can vary by device and Bluetooth setup.
Does Music Tools Now record my microphone?
No. The current tools do not request microphone access. Piano and drum recordings store only temporary note or hit timing in the browser session.