Can I use this polyrhythm tool for real practice?

Yes. The tool includes tempo control, count-in, mute controls, separate sounds, visualizations, shareable links, MIDI export, and a downloadable practice pack.

How do I practice a 3 against 2 polyrhythm?

Start slowly, hear the two-pulse side alone, add the three-pulse side, watch where both rhythms land together, then mute one side once the combined pattern feels stable.

How do I count a 5 against 4 polyrhythm?

Use twenty equal slots. The five-pulse side lands every four slots, the four-pulse side lands every five slots, and both rhythms meet again on the next downbeat.

Does it support custom polyrhythms?

Yes. You can start with common ratios such as 3:2, 4:3, and 5:4, then enter custom pulse counts for more advanced cross-rhythm practice.

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Polyrhythm Practice Exercises

Practice polyrhythms with a free interactive trainer for 3:2, 4:3, 5:4, and custom ratios. Follow a progressive routine, isolate either pulse, slow the pattern down, and move it to drums, piano, guitar, or voice.

Circular online polyrhythm generator showing 3:2 and 4:3 pulse alignment

Use this free browser tool with no account required to hear 3:2, 4:3, 5:4, and custom cross-rhythms, tap tempo, compare circular and grid visualizations, export MIDI, share exact practice links, and download a polyrhythm practice pack.

What this online polyrhythm generator does

3:2 and 4:3 presets

Start with the most useful first cross-rhythms, then move into 5:4, 7:5, and custom ratios.

Polyrhythm metronome

Set BPM, tap tempo, count-in, accents, swing, offset, volume, and separate base/counter pulse sounds.

Visual rhythm simulator

Switch between clock, timeline, LCM grid, and notation views.

Practice exports

Copy a preset link, export MIDI or MusicXML, save an image, or download a printable practice pack.

Hear the rhythm: separate base and counter sounds, mute controls, count-in, BPM, swing, and accents.
See the alignment: clock, timeline, LCM grid, and notation views.
Practice for real: ratio guides, shareable URLs, MIDI export, and printable practice material.

How to practice 3 against 2

Set the generator to 3:2 at 80 to 100 BPM.
Listen to the two-pulse side until the main beat feels grounded.
Add the three-pulse side and watch the shared downbeat in the visualizer.
Mute one side and keep the missing rhythm internally before speeding up.

How to count 5 against 4

A 5:4 polyrhythm uses twenty equal slots. The five-pulse rhythm lands every four slots, the four-pulse rhythm lands every five slots, and both meet again on the next downbeat.

Start around 60 to 80 BPM, hear the four-pulse side first, then add the five-pulse side until the long twenty-slot cycle feels relaxed.

Choose the view that makes the rhythm click

Clock: see both pulse cycles turn around the same downbeat.
LCM grid: inspect the exact shared subdivisions and collisions.
Hands: transfer one rhythm to each hand before moving to your instrument.
Ball: follow each pulse as motion when counting feels too abstract.

Polyrhythm generator questions

What is a polyrhythm generator?

It plays two evenly spaced rhythms inside the same cycle so you can hear and see how ratios such as 3:2, 4:3, and 5:4 fit together.

Is this polyrhythm generator free?

Yes. The browser generator is free, ad-free, and requires no account.

Can I create custom polyrhythms?

Yes. Start with the common presets or enter custom pulse counts, then change tempo, sounds, visualization, swing, and offset.

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