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Practice timer

Set aside a focused block of time for your instrument. Choose a duration, press Start, and practise at your own pace.

Choose practice time

Whole minutes from 1 to 120.

10:00

Ready for 10 minutes of practice.

Time for a focused practice block

Use Pause to take a break without losing your remaining time. Resume continues the same block; Reset returns to the full duration. When the countdown reaches zero, the timer shows a completion message.

This timer measures time, not tempo: it does not make metronome clicks, listen to your instrument, or grade your practice. It keeps counting while this tab is in the background, but completion is shown on this page, not as a system notification or alarm. Closing, reloading or leaving the page resets the timer.

Frequently asked questions

How do I set a music practice timer?

Choose a 5, 10, 15, 20 or 30 minute preset, or enter a whole number from 1 to 120 in Custom minutes. Select Start to begin the countdown. Reset the timer before changing the duration of an active or paused block. No account or payment is required.

What is the difference between Pause and Reset?

Pause freezes your remaining time. Resume continues that same practice block. Reset restores the full selected duration without starting it. After completion, Start again begins another block of the same duration.

Does the practice timer keep counting in a background tab?

Yes. The countdown uses an end time rather than counting browser interval ticks, so it catches up when you return to the tab. Closing, reloading or navigating away from the page resets the timer; practice time is not saved to an account.

Does the timer play an alarm or act as a metronome?

No. When time is up, this page shows a completion message. There is no audible alarm or system notification. The timer measures the length of a practice block; it does not set tempo, listen to your instrument or grade your playing.