Slow Down Piano on YouTube - PracticeLoop

Piano Players Know the Struggle

1

Fast classical passages blur together

Chopin runs, Liszt arpeggios, and Bach counterpoint move too quickly to follow at full speed. Slowing down reveals every note in the passage so you can learn it properly.

2

Jazz voicings are hard to catch

Complex chord voicings and comping patterns fly by in tutorials. At half speed you can hear each note in the voicing and work out the fingering before it changes.

3

Chord progressions move too fast to follow

Whether it's pop songs, gospel runs, or classical harmony -- progressions change before you can figure out what's happening. Slow it down and hear every transition.

How It Works

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Paste a YouTube URL

Find a piano tutorial, performance, lesson, or any piece on YouTube. Paste the link into PracticeLoop.

2

Set your loop points

Mark the start and end of the passage you want to work on. The tool loops just that section automatically.

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Slow it down and practise

Drop the speed to hear every note. Practise the passage on repeat, then gradually bring it up to tempo.

Built for Serious Practice

Speed Control 0.25x -- 2x

Fine-grained slider from quarter speed to double time. Use presets or dial in the exact tempo you need for any passage.

AB Looping

Set precise start and end points. The section repeats until you nail it. No more scrubbing back and forth through the video.

Saved Loops

Name and save your loops for each video. Come back tomorrow and pick up exactly where you left off in the piece.

Keyboard Shortcuts

Space to play/pause, [ and ] for loop points, L to toggle loop, arrows to seek. Keep your hands free for the keyboard that matters.

Progressive Speed Training

Start slow and auto-increase speed after a set number of loop reps. Build muscle memory gradually -- just like a real teacher would guide you.

What Piano Players Use It For

Learning classical pieces

Slow down Chopin etudes, Beethoven sonatas, and Debussy preludes to learn difficult passages note by note. Build speed gradually with looped repetition.

Jazz voicings and comping

Catch the exact voicings in jazz tutorials. Slow down to hear every note in the chord, figure out the extensions, and nail the rhythm of the comping pattern.

Sight-reading practice

Play along with YouTube performances at a reduced tempo to build sight-reading confidence. Gradually increase the speed as your reading improves.

Transcribing piano solos

Oscar Peterson, Bill Evans, Herbie Hancock -- their improvisations demand repeated listening at reduced speed. Loop and slow down to catch every phrase.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I slow down piano tutorials on YouTube?

Yes. PracticeLoop runs entirely in your browser. Paste any YouTube URL, set your speed from 0.25x to 2x, and start practising immediately. No downloads, no installs, no account required. It works with any piano tutorial, performance, or lesson on YouTube.

How do I loop a specific section of a piano piece?

Use the AB loop feature to mark exactly where the section starts and ends. Click Set Start when the passage begins, then Set End where it finishes. PracticeLoop will repeat just that section continuously so you can focus on the tricky bars without scrubbing back and forth.

Does slowing down affect the sound quality of the piano?

PracticeLoop uses YouTube's built-in playback engine, which adjusts speed without changing pitch. The piano stays in tune at any speed. At very slow speeds (0.25x) you may notice some artefacts, but notes, chords, and voicings remain perfectly clear for practice purposes.

Is PracticeLoop free for piano practice?

Completely free. No account, no trial period, no hidden fees. PracticeLoop is a free browser-based tool for musicians. Speed control, AB looping, and saved loops are all included at no cost.

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