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Features: free web vs Pro
Free online chromatic tuner and free online metronome in the browser — plus free HYKOM theory samples. The freemium iPhone app adds record, journal, grade-band HYKOM paths, mixed-meter maps with click export, and MM Mode. Device-first; export only when you choose.
Practice free in a tab now — free online chromatic tuner, metronome, and HYKOM samples with no download. When the App Store listing is live, the same product continues on iPhone — free tools on day one, Pro for depth.
Free web vs free app vs Pro
Browser tools for a quick practice session; iPhone for the daily loop; Pro for depth (MM Mode, full HYKOM, mixed-meter maps).
| 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 |
Try free now: chromatic tuner · metronome · HYKOM samples
Tuner
Free webFree appPro adds MM ModeChromatic auto-detect with note, octave, cents, and Hz. Color feedback locks green near in-tune; the gauge updates smoothly with low jitter. Free online in the browser; full transposition + MM Mode on iPhone.
- Key / transposition — concert or common band & orchestra keys so the display matches your written part.
- Tone / drone — sustain a reference pitch (with optional fifth). Voices: Pure, Warm, Reed. Octave − / +.
- A4 calibration — reference pitch 415–466 Hz in Settings.
- Input meter — signal strength and live dBFS (0 = digital max; normal levels are negative), plus a clear no-signal state. Mic processing is optimized for pitch accuracy.
Metronome
Free webFree appPro maps + exportSolid practice click with tempo wheel and common meters free in the browser. iPhone adds full meter feels, mixed-meter maps on a shared eighth pulse, click export, and Live Activities.
- Free web — tempo, tap tempo, 2/4 · 3/4 · 4/4 · 6/8, loud clean click. No account.
- iPhone free — tempo, meters, feel options, accents, subdivision, practice timer.
- Map (mixed meter) · Pro — loop bars with different signatures on a shared eighth-note pulse (♪). Per-bar repeats (×1–×8), save maps, live bar strip.
- Export click track · Pro — WAV / MIDI / map file share pack for GarageBand, DAWs, and band practice.
- Subdivision — labels match the meter (x/4: Beat · 8ths · Triplets · 16ths; x/8: 8ths · 16ths · Triplets · 32nds).
- Accents — tap pads to weight beats; stronger on group heads and map accents.
- Across tabs — start the click, then use Tuner, Record, or Journal; status chip stays available.
- Practice timer — global session timer from every tab.
Record
iPhone freePractice recordings on iPhone — stay on this device. Clear capture modes, library tools, and a focus player that doesn’t fight your scroll. (Not on the free web marketing tools.)
- Record — manual start/stop with level meter and waveform while capturing.
- Auto-record — hands-free: listens for you, records the phrase, stops after silence. Distinct from Autoplay.
- Autoplay — after a recording saves, plays it back for review (works after manual or auto capture). Optional; leave off for silent capture only.
- Library — star recordings, All / ★ filter, swipe left to delete (hint stays pinned under the list), bulk select for export/delete, A/B compare (chip + guided pick 2).
- Focus player — mid-screen glass card with soft dim: play/pause, scrub, −5s, share, and A|B switch when comparing. Stays until you dismiss so you can re-listen.
- Metronome + record — run the click or drone while recording; screen stays awake during Auto-record.
- Quality — AAC/MP4 when supported for best mobile quality and sharing.
Journal
iPhone freeLean practice journal on iPhone — streak, week dots, full-screen editor. Compact chrome so the list stays primary.
- Streak & week — compact streak hero, seven day dots, collapsible “This week” with days / minutes / recordings and a weekly day goal (Off · 3–7d).
- Search & filter — search beside All / ★ on one row.
- Entries — title, rich text (bold, lists, headings), mood, minutes, linked recording, photo, voice memo, location. Prompts and draft autosave for new entries.
- Star & share — favorites and system share when available (desktop and mobile).
- Delete — swipe left or delete from the editor. Linked recordings stay in Record.
HYKOM
Free web samplesFree app samplesPro full catalogFree music theory and ear training for grades 6–12. Skills match contest types with original drills — never copied exams. Free samples in the browser; full paths and catalog on iPhone with Pro.
- Free web samples — short ear / theory / rhythm path at /hykom, no account.
- Grade bands · Pro path — 6–8 · 9–10 · 11–12 change difficulty and recommended order on iPhone.
- Path — ordered units in stages (see → rhythm → meter → harmony → produce); mastery from recent fluency. Continue is primary; reset under the checklist (type RESET).
- Ear — intervals, scales, chords, meter, pitch match, melodic dictation.
- Rhythm — name a pattern or tap it back.
- Theory — note reading, triads on staff, keys, scales, terms, transposition.
- Guide — paths and classroom tips.
Get the full loop on iPhone
Free web tools for quick practice. The freemium iPhone app is the daily loop — record, journal, HYKOM paths, maps. Listing is in App Store review; the button goes live the day it ships.
Created and designed by Phil Holland
Backup & devices
iPhoneMove to a new iPhone without losing your library.
- Export all — settings (including maps), journal, and recordings.
- Import — restore elsewhere; store the file in iCloud Drive, Files, or Google Drive yourself.
- Map click tracks — export WAV / MIDI / map file from Metronome without a full backup (see Sharing).
- Reminders — occasional toast to export after you’ve been practicing.
Privacy
Microphone audio is processed on your device. We do not upload your recordings or journal.
- Optional analytics (page views) may run if configured; practice media stays local.
- Export is under your control — you choose where the backup goes.
- Location — only if you tap GPS on a journal entry; never background tracking.
- Clearing site data removes local data — export first if you care about it.
- Full policy: Privacy Policy.
Common questions
What is free on the web vs Pro on iPhone?
Free in the browser: chromatic tuner, metronome, and HYKOM free samples — no account. Free on iPhone: those tools plus record and practice journal. Pro adds full HYKOM catalog and grade paths, MM Mode, and custom mixed-meter maps with click export.
Do I need an account for the free online tuner or metronome?
No. The free online chromatic tuner and free online metronome at practicecents.com work in the browser with no account and no install.
What is MM Mode?
MM Mode is delayed multi-pitch practice on the freemium iPhone app (Pro) — honest feedback for private lessons after you play, not while chasing a live needle.
Contact
Phil Holland
Created and designed by Phil Holland — private trumpet instructor in Plano for 23 years. Questions or ideas? Use the private contact form (no public inbox on the page).
© 2026 Phil Holland. All rights reserved.
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