Rhythm Trainer
Rhythm game: tap in time
Press Start: listen to the rhythm, then tap it back after the count-in.
Tap with the pad, Space or any letter key. Filled squares are where to tap; a beat is four squares ("1 e & a"). Wired headphones give the most accurate timing.
About the Rhythm Trainer
Good timing is what makes music feel right. Each round shows a one-bar rhythm on a 16-step grid (counted 1 e & a, 2 e & a…), plays it for you, counts you in and lets you tap it back while a metronome keeps time. Every tap is measured against the beat and marked perfect, good, missed or extra, and you get an accuracy score. Three good bars in a row unlock the next level: quarter notes, eighth notes, rests, dotted rhythms, syncopation and sixteenth notes. Choose a slow tempo to learn, then speed up.
- Choose a level and tempo, then press Start.
- Listen to the rhythm, then tap it back after the four-beat count-in (pad, Space or any letter key).
- Check your timing marks and accuracy; score 80% three times to level up.
Frequently asked
What does "1 e & a" mean?
It's how musicians count sixteenth notes: each beat is split into four, said "one e and a, two e and a…". The grid shows exactly which of those slots to tap.
What counts as perfect timing?
Within 45 milliseconds of the beat is perfect and within 100 ms is good. Professional musicians are usually within 20–30 ms.
My taps always seem late. Why?
Bluetooth headphones and some speakers add delay. Wired headphones or the device speaker give the most accurate results.
Is what I type sent to a server?
No. The tool runs entirely in your browser and there's no server behind it, so what you type never leaves your device and nothing is stored. You can check: it keeps working if you go offline after the page has loaded.
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