Free Music Tools
Interactive tools for guitar, piano, ukulele, drums and music theory, built by our teachers. See it, hear it and play it right in your browser, then bring what you learn to your next lesson.
- 23 free tools
- Works on any device
- No sign-up
- Printable PDFs
Chord Progression BuilderBuild a progression in any key, hear it, and print a chart with chord diagrams for guitar, ukulele or piano.Open the builder →
Start Here
New to an instrument? Pick yours and start with the tool our teachers recommend first.
All Tools
Filter by what you play or what you want to learn. Every tool is free and works on phones, tablets and computers.
All levelsChord Progression BuilderBuild progressions in any key with diatonic, borrowed and secondary dominant chords, then print a chart.Build · hear · print PDF
BeginnerChord CalculatorSpell any chord and see it on piano, guitar and ukulele, with every inversion.Any chord, 3 instruments
BeginnerCircle of FifthsTap any key to see its key signature, relative minor and chords, and hear them.Interactive chart + PDFNew
IntermediateHarmonic Progression vs. RegressionWhy V–I sounds final and V–IV feels backwards. Build phrases on piano and test your ear.Build · hear · quiz
AdvancedThree-Note Pitch ClassesAll 19 three-note shapes on a pitch-class clock, with their mirror images.Hear · transpose · playNew
AdvancedAtonal Music LabBuild a twelve-tone row, check it for hidden keys and explore all 48 forms in the matrix.Tone row + 12×12 matrix
BeginnerScale Degree FunctionsTonic is home, the dominant is work: hear all 7 scale degrees as places on a map.Hear degrees in any key
BeginnerMinor Pentatonic ScaleAll 5 positions in any key on an interactive fretboard, plus the blue note.5 positions, any key
IntermediateThe 7 ModesHear every mode from bright Lydian to dark Locrian and see its characteristic note.Hear all 7 modes
IntermediateHarmonic Minor ScaleCompare natural, harmonic and melodic minor in any key and hear their chords.Formula + 168-page PDFNew
BeginnerPiano Scale FingeringRight- and left-hand fingering for all major and minor scales, in one or two octaves.Both hands · 2 octaves
BeginnerDrop D TuningCompare Drop D with standard tuning and try one-finger power chords.Fretboard + PDFs
IntermediateOpen TuningsHear open G, D, E, A and C, and see why barring any fret makes a chord.5 open tunings
AdvancedAll 4ths Tuning (EADGCF)Every string a perfect 4th apart, so shapes never change. Compare with standard.Fretboard + PDF
All levelsG7 Blues Backing TrackA 12-bar swing blues in G at 94 BPM, with the chord chart and the best scales to solo with.Play alongNew
All levelsBeat MakerProgram drums and bass on a 16-step grid, from hip-hop to house, and share your beat.6 styles · share a linkNew
BeginnerParts of a Drum SetTap an acoustic and an electronic kit and see why they look different but work the same.Tap to playNew
BeginnerUkulele Sizes and TuningsCompare soprano to bass ukuleles, hear each tuning and see reentrant tuning explained.5 sizes · chord explorer
BeginnerViolin Size FinderFind the right violin size by arm length or age.Measure · compare
BeginnerBeginner Guitar GuideChoosing a guitar, sizes by age, and what to practice first.Guide
All levelsPractice PlannerA realistic practice routine by age, with a weekly star tracker you can print.Plan · track · print
All levelsThe Progress GraphWhy plateaus are normal, and what comes after them.Interactive graph
All levelsLesson Length Chooser30, 45 or 60 minutes? Three quick questions.Quick quiz
The Guitar Music Theory Guide
Not sure which theory tool comes first? Our guide puts them in teaching order, from your first scale degrees to modes and advanced harmony, with notes from our director on why theory matters.
- 1Scale degrees and how they feel
- 2Chords, keys and the circle of fifths
- 3Scales, modes and harmony on the fretboard
Tools Are Great. A Teacher Is Better.
These tools help you explore, but a teacher shows you how to use them in real music, catches habits early and keeps you moving forward. Private lessons for every age and level in Canton.
Book a lesson or call/text 734-667-4983Free Music Tools FAQ
Are these music tools free?
Yes. Every tool on this page is free to use in your browser, with no download or sign-up. Several include free printable PDFs.
Do the tools work on a phone or tablet?
Yes. Every tool works on phones, tablets and computers. Turn your volume up to hear the sounds; on iPhone, the silent switch also mutes web audio.
Which instruments are covered?
Guitar, piano, ukulele, drums, bass and violin, plus music theory and production tools that apply to any instrument.
Where should a beginner start?
Pick your instrument in the Start Here section. For music theory, our Guitar Music Theory Guide lays the tools out in a step-by-step learning path.
Can I get help using these in lessons?
Yes. Our teachers use these tools in private lessons at Canton Music Academy, connecting them to the music each student wants to play.