Slow Down Music: How to Transcribe Solos and Lyrics
Every musician knows the struggle: you're trying to learn a new song, but the guitar solo or drum fill is just too fast to hear what's going on. Or maybe you're transcribing an interview and the speaker talks like an auctioneer.
The secret weapon for learning? Slowing it down.
The Power of 50% Speed
When you slow down music to 0.75x or 0.5x speed, fast passages become clear, manageable notes.
- Musicians: You can play along at a comfortable speed, building muscle memory before speeding it back up.
- Dancers: Perfect your moves in slow motion before attempting full speed.
- Transcribers: Catch every mumbled word without having to rewind every 5 seconds.
The Old Way vs. The New Way
In the past, slowing down a tape or record meant the pitch dropped. A man's voice would turn into a low, demonic groaning sound.
Modern Online Audio Speed Changers use Time Stretching algorithms. This means:
- Tempo slows down.
- Pitch stays the same.
- The song sounds natural, just... slower.
How to Slow Down Any Song Free
- Locate MP3: Have your audio file ready.
- Upload: Go to the Audio Speed Tool and drop the file.
- Set Speed: Drag the slider to
0.75(Moderate) or0.5(Very Slow). - Looping (Optional): If you are practicing a specific section, trim the audio first using our Audio Trimmer so you can just repeat the hard part.
- Download: Save the slow version to your phone to practice offline.