Folk Music Tools
From Beginner to Pro: Complete Folk Music Toolkit
Everything you need to practice, compose, and perfect your folk music skills. All tools are free, work in your browser, and require no downloads.
New: Check out our FolkToot 2.0 roadmap to see what exciting features are coming next!
Essential Tools
Transposer
Transpose chords and find capo positions.
ABC Tools
Render ABC, transpose visually, export MIDI.
Metronome
Accented patterns for reels, jigs, hornpipes.
Whistle Tabs
D whistle fingerings for notes and scales.
Bagpipe Tones
Chanter reference tones (A≈466/A440).
Fiddle Fingering
1st position charts for common keys.
Tool Categories
🎵 Music Theory
Transpose chords, analyze keys, and understand music theory fundamentals.
- • Key transposition
- • Capo position calculator
- • Chord analysis
⏱️ Practice Tools
Perfect your timing, rhythm, and technique with specialized practice tools.
- • Folk rhythm metronome
- • Instrument-specific guidance
- • Fingering charts
📝 Notation & Export
Work with traditional notation and export your music in various formats.
- • ABC notation support
- • MIDI export
- • Visual transposition
Getting Started
New to Folk Music?
Start with our Metronome to get comfortable with folk rhythms, then try the Transposer to understand how keys work. Each tool includes helpful explanations and examples to guide your learning.
Advanced Features
🎼 ABC Tools Suite
Work with traditional ABC notation, transpose melodies visually, and export to MIDI for use in other software.
Explore ABC Tools →🎯 Instrument-Specific Tools
Specialized tools for whistle, fiddle, bagpipes, and more. Find the right fingering, tuning, and technique guidance.
Browse Instrument Tools →Ready for the Next Level?
Discover what's coming in FolkToot 2.0: AI-powered music assistance, interactive learning, community features, and much more.
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