practice cents
Free online chromatic tuner & metronome
Free online chromatic tuner and free online metronome — no download, no account. Mic + cents for band, orchestra, and guitar. When you want record, journal, and HYKOM paths, continue on iPhone.
- Grades 6–12 band & orchestra
- No account for web tools
- Device-first · private by default
- Created and designed by Phil Holland
Free web tools work now — no install. The iPhone app is in App Store review; download buttons become real App Store links the day it ships.
Free online chromatic tuner · no download.
Metronome · HYKOM samples — no account. Works for band and guitar.
Free online chromatic tuner & more
Free online chromatic tuner, free online metronome, and free HYKOM samples — no download, no account. When you want record, journal, and deeper tools, the freemium iPhone app continues the same product.
- Free · no download
Free online chromatic tuner
Mic → cents needle in real time. No install, no account. Bb/Eb/F transposition on iPhone.
Open free online chromatic tuner → - Free · no download
Free online metronome
Tempo wheel, common meters, solid click for band rooms and quiet practice in a tab. No install.
Open free online metronome → - Ear & theory · free
HYKOM free samples
Short free path of ear, theory, and rhythm drills for grades 6–12. Full catalog on iPhone Pro.
Try free samples →
From middle school band to private lessons
Built for students and teachers in real rooms — brass, winds, strings, and voice.
Band & orchestra
Middle school through senior — concert pitch and written parts in mind.
Private lessons
Tools a teacher can point a student to between lessons — free in a tab, fuller on iPhone.
Home practice
Open a tab, tune, click, and do a short ear or theory drill without installing anything.
Why students actually open it
Free tools you can use in a tab — plus a fuller iPhone practice loop when you want more than a quick tune or click.
Free in the browser first
Open a free chromatic tuner and free metronome in Safari or Chrome now — no download required to start practicing.
Fuller loop on iPhone when you want it
Record, journal, HYKOM theory paths, mixed-meter maps, and MM Mode live in the freemium iPhone app — not locked behind every free tool.
Theory that matches contest skills
HYKOM free samples cover ear, theory, and rhythm for grades 6–12. Skills match contest types; drills are original — never copied exams.
Teachers: HYKOM guide · assign links and contest-shaped skills — not a classroom LMS.
How practice cents fits your week
- 1
Practice free in a tab
Tuner, metronome, and HYKOM samples work now on phone or laptop — no install, no account.
- 2
Take the loop to iPhone
Record takes, keep a journal, and run full HYKOM paths in the freemium iPhone app — free tools on day one.
- 3
Go deeper with Pro
MM Mode, full theory catalog, and custom mixed-meter maps for serious private-lesson practice.
The complete loop on iPhone
Free tools on day one, Pro when you need depth. Sign in with Apple ID only. Not a multi-user classroom LMS.
MM Mode
Blind multi-pitch practice with delayed feedback — built for honest private lessons.
HYKOM paths
Grade-band ear training & theory. Free samples on the web; full catalog + paths on iPhone Pro.
Record & journal
Takes, notes, optional iCloud with Apple ID. Device-first — not a classroom LMS.
Mixed-meter maps
Odd meters on a shared eighth pulse, click export, Live Activities on the lock screen.
What's free vs Pro
Web for a quick tune or click; iPhone for the daily practice loop.
| Feature | Web | Free app | Pro |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free online chromatic tuner | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Free online metronome | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| HYKOM free samples | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Record & practice journal | — | Yes | Yes |
| Full HYKOM catalog + grade paths | — | — | Yes |
| MM Mode | — | — | Yes |
| Custom mixed-meter maps + export | — | — | Yes |
Learn guides
Short articles that match how students search — cents, tuning, meters, ear training.
For teachers
Point students at free browser tools between lessons, assign HYKOM sample links, or read the full path guide. Not a multi-user LMS — one student, one device.
Common questions
Is practice cents free?
Yes for core practice. The free online chromatic tuner, free online metronome, and HYKOM free samples work in your browser with no account. The iPhone app is freemium — free tools plus Pro for the full HYKOM catalog, MM Mode, and custom mixed-meter maps.
Do I need to install an app to use the free online chromatic tuner?
No. Open the free online chromatic tuner or free online metronome at practicecents.com — no download, no account. Safari or Chrome. Optional: Add to Home Screen for an app-like icon. The iPhone app is the full practice loop when you want it.
Can I use this as a free guitar tuner online?
Yes. Chromatic mode hears any note, so it works for guitar and bass as well as band instruments. Open /tuner, allow the mic, and play each string — same free online chromatic tuner, no install.
What is HYKOM?
How’s Your Knowledge of Music — free music theory and ear training for grades 6–12 band and orchestra. Skills match contest types; every drill is original (never copied exams). Try free samples on the web; full paths ship with Pro on iPhone.
Who built practice cents?
Created and designed by Phil Holland — private trumpet instructor in Plano for 23 years (All-State, GDYO principal chairs). Built for real practice rooms, not generic music-app marketing.
How is this different from other free tuner apps?
Most free tuner apps push an App Store install first. practice cents starts as a free online chromatic tuner and free online metronome in the browser — no download. When you want record, journal, and deeper tools, the freemium iPhone app is ready.
How do I contact practice cents?
Use the private contact form at practicecents.com/contact — leave your reply email and a short message. Phil reads every note. There is no public inbox address on the page.
Practice something real today
Open a free online chromatic tuner, free online metronome, or HYKOM samples now — no download. The iPhone download appears here the day the App Store listing is live.
Created and designed by Phil Holland · Contact