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a little space to make a little sound

play_music_theory

A canvas for your ears.

Play in the browser draw anywhere. see what happens.

Make a little music.

Pick a color and draw. Each color has its own sound. Higher lines make higher notes; playback moves from left to right.

Press Play to hear your drawing loop. Try a new scale or tempo. The eraser removes a whole stroke; Undo brings it back.

Space: play / stop. B: draw. E: erase. Ctrl / ⌘ Z: undo.

Your drawing is stored in this browser. Save a project to edit later, or export PNG artwork and WAV audio. This is an independent implementation, not the original app.

Play on the web today · mobile apps planned

Draw music online.
Take the next note with you.

Turn a line into a melody with our browser music maker. Try nine colorful sounds, loop your drawing, change the tempo and export your creation. Android and iOS apps are planned; explore each platform page for the current status and ways to play while you wait.

Android · app planned

A little music, on your Android.

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iPhone & iPad · app planned

Make room for a musical doodle.

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Drawing guide · 3 small experiments

Your first line is your first melody.

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Browser help · sound & playback

Let’s bring the sound back.

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A drawing becomes a loop.

Pick a color, draw a shape, then press Play. Left to right is time, higher marks make higher notes, and overlapping shapes can sound together. Save an editable project or export PNG artwork and a WAV audio loop.

Make your first musical drawing →