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Handy Music Tools
Free, no-signup tools that run right in your browser - find a BPM, keep time, check royalties and more.
BPM Tapper
Tap along to any song and instantly find its tempo in BPM.
Open tool →Online Metronome
A free, accurate metronome with adjustable tempo and time signature.
Open tool →Royalty Calculator
Estimate how much Spotify, Apple Music and YouTube pay per stream.
Open tool →Chord & Scale Finder
Find the notes in any chord or scale in every key.
Open tool →Key & BPM Finder
Upload a track to detect its BPM and musical key.
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