Free Jam & Play tool
Play a virtual drum kit online.
Tap ten responsive pads or use your keyboard to play kick, snare, cymbals, hats, toms and clap with overlapping low-latency sound.
Low-latency synthesized kit
Play the drum kit
Tap a pad or use the key shown on it
Quick start
How to use this tool
- 1Tap any pad once to initialize browser audio.
- 2Use both hands on the keyboard with the displayed shortcuts.
- 3Start with kick on X and snare on D.
- 4Add closed hi-hat on A to build a simple groove.
Learn
How a drum kit fits together
The kick anchors the low end, the snare creates a backbeat and the hi-hat divides time. Toms and cymbals add movement, fills and accents.
Begin with only two voices. Once the pulse is steady, add a third limb or sound without allowing the original pattern to change speed.
Beginner practice ideas
- Kick on beats one and three
- Snare on beats two and four
- Eight steady hi-hat notes
- Alternate snare and toms
- Add a crash on beat one
- Play softly, then loudly
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Questions, answered
Frequently asked questions
Can I play more than one drum at once?
Yes. Each hit creates an independent Web Audio voice, so sounds can overlap naturally when you tap multiple pads or keys.
Which keyboard keys play the kit?
Use Q, W, E, R, A, S, D, F, Z and X. Every pad displays its assigned key, and the help panel lists the complete mapping.
Are external drum samples downloaded?
No. Every drum sound is synthesized in your browser from oscillators and generated noise, so there are no third-party audio files or sample licences.