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Free Musical 8-Key player (no subscription ever)!

Why this exists:

You shouldn’t have to juggle a YouTube lesson on one tab and a confusing music app in another. This web app was built to make practice simple and visual—so beginners of any age can watch, play, and understand at the same time.

It’s the perfect companion to Chant & Play’s YouTube lessons. And, it’s unlike anything else out there: completely FREE to use, no subscription needed. Just provide your email address for access—no spam, ever.

Get access to the free music player! No instrument needed, no subscription ever, completely free! Play Along With Chant & Play—Instantly.

What you get (free)

Follow Along With Embedded Chant & Play YouTube Lessons

Connect Your MIDI Keyboard for Real Playing (USB MIDI)

Is it really free?
Yes—free access. No subscription. No hidden fees.

Do I need a MIDI keyboard?
No. You can click/tap the bars. MIDI just makes it more fun and “real.”

What notes are included?
C major only: C D E F G A B C (C4–C5). Beginner-friendly by design.

An 8-Key xylophone-style instrument on your laptop

  • Key of C only (C4–C5) — no sharps, no stress
  • DO–RE–MI + letter names on each bar
  • Plays with mouse/touch and USB MIDI keyboards (like the Akai MPK mini)

Light-Up Demo Mode (follow the lesson timing)

  • Bars can “light up” to show what to play next
  • Great for beginners, group classes, and confidence-building

Record + Playback (practice smarter)

  • Hit Record to capture MIDI notes
  • Hit Play to hear it back
  • Hit Clear to start fresh

One-Shot Percussion Pad (tap = one sound)

  • Tap the big pad for a single percussion hit
  • Change the sound with the PERC arrows (click / woodblock / snare-ish)
  • Perfect for steady beat games and rhythm practice

Who it’s for

  • Parents teaching music at home
  • Music teachers running small groups
  • Beginners who learn best visually
  • Kids who need “one clear set of notes” to stay confident
  • Anyone following Chant & Play lessons and wanting an interactive way to practice

How it works (in under 60 seconds)

  1. Open the app link on your laptop (Chrome/Edge recommended)
  2. Click Start Audio
  3. (Optional) Click Connect MIDI and choose your keyboard
  4. Pick a lesson video using VIDEO arrows
  5. Use Demo Mode to follow along + Record to save attempts

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