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Rhythm Reading Trainer

Practise reading and tapping musical rhythms. Listen to a pattern, tap along and see how close your timing was.

Works on your deviceNo account neededNotation / Tap timingOpen workspace ↓

How does a rhythm tapping exercise measure my timing?

After a four-beat count-in, tap at each written note onset. The trainer aligns your taps with the expected pattern, reports early or late timing, and counts missed and extra taps. Choose the tempo and timing tolerance for your practice.

Your practice

4/4 rhythm

Hear four count-in clicks, then tap each note onset. Stay silent on rests. Use the large tap button or Space. Listen mode plays the answer without scoring.

Timing settings

A positive correction subtracts device delay from tap times. Wireless audio and keyboards can introduce delay; these scores are practice feedback, not a calibrated measurement.

Read, listen, tap

90 BPM
Rhythm with 8 note onsets across 2 bars

Ready for a four-beat count-in.

Three simple steps

How to use Rhythm Reading Trainer

  1. Choose tempo, bar count, and rhythm type, then generate a pattern.

  2. Listen to it or start a scored attempt after the four-beat count-in.

  3. Tap the note onsets, review timing feedback, and export the attempt.

Common questions

Good to know

Understand the result.
Keep the original.

Is this tool free, and are my files uploaded?

This tool is free with no account required. The work happens in your browser. Your input and files are not sent to a processing server.

What are the limits and details?

Browser scheduling, input hardware, and wireless audio can add latency. Use the adjustable latency correction and tolerance for practice; results are not calibrated timing measurements. Notes use a one-line rhythm staff.

Limits: one to four bars in 4/4, 40–200 BPM, eighth through half notes, optional dotted quarters and rests, and 256 taps per attempt.

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