Jonathan S. Kellman

Free Online Tools for Musicians: Tempo, Tuning, More

This page is a free online collection of calculators and references built specifically for musicians, whether you’re a guitarist, singer, songwriter, or DJ. Tap tempo, transposition, tuning, and more, all right in your browser. This list grows regularly.

Together, these free online music tools are designed to save time on the tempo, key, and tuning math musicians run into every day. Singers and vocalists often start with the Key & Chord Transposer or Vocal Range Key Matcher, while guitarists rely on the Note & String Frequency Converter for tuning. Getting ready for a gig, for example? The Setlist Timer, BPM Calculator, and Key & Chord Transposer work well together to plan your set.

Every tool here works on any device, phone, tablet, or desktop, with nothing to download or install. If there’s a music tool you’d like to see added, feel free to get in touch; suggestions are welcome from musicians of all kinds, guitarists, vocalists, producers, and bandleaders alike. New tools get added to this page regularly.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are these music tools free to use?

Yes. Every tool on this page is completely free, with no sign-up or account required.

Do I need to install anything?

No. Each tool runs directly in your browser on any device, so there’s nothing to download or install.

What kinds of music tools are available here?

This page covers tempo and BPM tools, chord and key transposition, vocal range matching, the Nashville Number System, a metronome and click track, note and string tuning references, frequency-to-note identification, alternate tunings, and setlist and song-section timing, useful for guitarists, singers, drummers, DJs, and songwriters alike.

Are these tools useful for all instruments, or just guitar?

Most of these tools work for any instrument or voice. The Note & String Frequency Converter includes guitar strings specifically, but the tempo, transposition, vocal range, and setlist tools apply equally to singers, drummers, keyboardists, and any other musician.