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Real-Time Pitch Detector

One clear answer to “what note is that?” — with frequency, cents and confidence in view.

Live detector Microphone off
— Hz —¢ Start when you are ready

Ready for a guided low-to-high session.

◇ Waiting for a clear note —¢ Target A4 · 440.0 Hz
C4 · readyChoose a start note◇ Waiting

Sing or hum a steady tone and the detector identifies the nearest musical note, exact frequency and cents offset. Its McLeod analysis skips the central correlation lobe that causes common octave mistakes, while a vocal-frequency gate filters impossible results.

Instant identification, not a range verdict

This route is deliberately focused on the current note. It does not turn a momentary reading into a vocal classification, so you can use it for transcription, ear training or checking a pitch without starting a full test.

Use the instrument

  1. Allow the microphone. Start from the instrument and approve microphone access. Audio is analysed on this device and is never uploaded.
  2. Sing a steady tone. Use a comfortable vowel and hold the note. The detector waits for a clear, stable signal instead of counting breaths or squeaks.
  3. Follow the live feedback. Read the note, frequency, cents and visual shape together. Range mode guides you low then high; the other modes focus on one practice job.
  4. Stop when you are finished. Stopping releases the microphone immediately. Range results can be saved locally or shared as a generated image without an account.

Frequently asked questions

Does this vocal app record or upload my voice?

No. The microphone signal is analysed inside your browser and is not recorded, uploaded or sent to an API. The app only stores settings and completed range summaries locally on your device, and you can clear those at any time.

Why does the detector ignore some sounds?

That is intentional. Breathing, handling noise and very brief squeaks are unreliable pitch evidence, so the detector requires a clear signal and the range test requires a note to be sustained before it can change your measured low or high note.

Will it work on a phone?

Yes, in a modern mobile browser with microphone permission. On iPhone and iPad, reference tones may be muted by the hardware silent switch even while microphone detection works, so every audio cue is paired with a visible cue.

What do the cents numbers mean?

A cent is one hundredth of a semitone. Zero cents means the detected frequency is centred on the displayed equal-tempered note; a negative value is flat and a positive value is sharp. The number is most meaningful while you hold a steady tone.

Before the browser asks

Use your microphone?

We analyse pitch live on this device. Audio is not recorded or uploaded. Stop releases the microphone immediately.

Install this instrument

On iPhone or iPad, open Safari's Share menu and choose Add to Home Screen. On desktop, use your browser's install control when available. Microphone mode always remains available in a normal browser tab.