Frequently Asked Questions

Musicianstool is a comprehensive collection of free, professional-grade music tools designed for musicians, producers, and DJs. Our tools include a chromatic tuner, BPM tapper, metronome, harmonic mixing wheel (Camelot wheel), chord progression charts, and much more. All tools are web-based, meaning they work directly in your browser without requiring any downloads or installations.

Yes! All our core music tools are completely free to use. We believe in supporting the global music community by providing high-quality tools accessible to everyone, regardless of their budget. Our goal is to help musicians improve their craft without financial barriers.

No account is required to use any of our tools. Simply visit the website and start using whichever tool you need. We may offer optional account features in the future for saving preferences, but the core functionality will always remain free and accessible without registration.

Absolutely! All our tools are fully responsive and optimized for mobile devices, tablets, and desktop computers. Whether you're practicing with your phone propped up on a music stand or mixing on your tablet, our tools provide an excellent experience across all screen sizes.

Currently, Musicianstool requires an internet connection to access. However, we're exploring Progressive Web App (PWA) functionality that would allow certain tools to work offline in the future. Stay tuned for updates!

Our chromatic tuner uses your device's microphone to detect the pitch of the sound you're playing. This is essential for the tuner to analyze the frequency of your instrument and display how sharp or flat you are relative to the target note. The audio is processed entirely on your device and is never recorded or transmitted anywhere.

Our chromatic tuner works with virtually any instrument that produces a pitched sound, including guitar, bass, ukulele, violin, cello, wind instruments, and even your voice. For guitars and basses, we also offer preset tunings like Standard, Drop D, DADGAD, Open G, and more.

Our tuner uses professional-grade autocorrelation pitch detection algorithms and displays accuracy within ±1 cent. For reference, the human ear typically can't distinguish differences smaller than 5-10 cents. When the display shows green (within ±5 cents), you're in tune for all practical purposes.

First, ensure you've clicked 'Activate Tuner' and granted microphone permission. Play a single, clear note rather than multiple strings or a chord. Position yourself close to your device's microphone, and reduce background noise if possible. For electric instruments, consider using an acoustic amp or playing unplugged near the mic.

Yes! Our tuner supports both A=440Hz (standard concert pitch) and A=432Hz (often preferred by some musicians for its warmer sound). You can toggle between these options using the A4 dropdown in the tuner interface.

The BPM Tapper calculates tempo by measuring the time intervals between your taps. Simply tap along with the beat of a song using your mouse, keyboard, or touchscreen. The tool averages multiple taps to provide an increasingly accurate BPM reading. For best results, tap consistently for at least 8-12 beats.

The BPM Tapper is highly accurate when you tap consistently. After 8+ consistent taps, you can expect accuracy within ±1 BPM. The key is maintaining a steady rhythm while tapping – the more consistent your taps, the more accurate the result.

BPM (Beats Per Minute) is a specific numerical measurement of tempo. Tempo is the more general term for the speed or pace of music, and can be described either by BPM values or traditional Italian terms like Allegro (fast), Andante (walking pace), or Adagio (slow).

The Delay Calculator converts BPM to milliseconds for various note subdivisions (quarter notes, eighth notes, dotted notes, triplets, etc.). This is essential for setting up time-based effects like delay, reverb pre-delay, and other rhythmic effects so they sync perfectly with your track's tempo.

The Camelot Wheel is a visual tool for harmonic mixing, primarily used by DJs. It organizes all 24 musical keys into a circular diagram where harmonically compatible keys are positioned next to each other. This makes it easy to find tracks that will mix smoothly together without key clashes.

Our chord progression charts show you the diatonic chords available in each key, along with common progressions used in popular music. Select a key to see all the chords that naturally belong to it, along with their Roman numeral notation. You can then use these to write songs, understand existing songs, or improvise over backing tracks.

Scale degrees are numbers assigned to each note of a scale (1-7 in a major scale). Understanding scale degrees helps you analyze chord progressions, communicate with other musicians, and understand the function of each note/chord in a key. For example, the V chord (5th degree) typically wants to resolve to the I chord (1st degree).

Yes! Our chord progression tool includes a MIDI export feature. You can select a progression and download it as a MIDI file that can be imported directly into any DAW (Digital Audio Workstation) like Ableton Live, FL Studio, Logic Pro, or GarageBand.

No, absolutely not. All audio processing happens locally on your device using JavaScript. When you use the tuner or vocal range finder, the audio data never leaves your device. We have no servers recording, storing, or transmitting your audio in any way.

Musicianstool works best on modern browsers including Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge. For audio features (tuner, vocal range), we recommend Chrome or Firefox for optimal microphone support. Make sure your browser is updated to the latest version for the best experience.

Safari has stricter audio permissions than other browsers. Make sure you've granted microphone access (look for the microphone icon in the address bar). If issues persist, try using Chrome or Firefox, which typically have better Web Audio API support.

Yes. We collect minimal data and only for improving the user experience (like anonymous analytics to understand which tools are most popular). We never sell your data, and any personally identifiable information you provide (like through contact forms) is handled according to our Privacy Policy. See our Privacy Policy page for complete details.

If you encounter a bug or issue, please use our Contact form and select 'Bug Report' as the subject. Include as much detail as possible: what tool you were using, what browser and device, what happened, and what you expected to happen. Screenshots are also very helpful!

Absolutely! We love hearing from musicians about what tools would help them most. Use our Contact form and select 'Feature Request / Feedback' as the subject. We review all suggestions and prioritize based on demand and feasibility.

We typically respond to all inquiries within 24-48 hours during business days. For urgent technical issues, we aim to respond even faster. Thank you for your patience!

Musicianstool was created by Emre Özaydın, a musician and developer based in Istanbul, Turkey. The project started as a collection of personal tools and grew into a platform serving musicians worldwide. Learn more on our About page.