Sound Familiar?
Solos fly past too fast
That Hendrix lick or Mayer run is over in 3 seconds. You need to hear every note clearly to learn it.
Fingerpicking patterns are hard to follow
Complex Travis picking and fingerstyle arrangements need slowing down before your fingers can keep up.
Rhythm accuracy suffers at full speed
Chord changes, strumming patterns and syncopation all benefit from patient, slow practice first.
How It Works
Paste the YouTube URL
Copy the link to any guitar lesson, performance or tutorial on YouTube.
Slow it down
Drag the speed slider to 0.5x, 0.25x or wherever you need. Pitch stays correct.
Loop the section
Set A and B points around the passage you're working on. It repeats automatically until you've got it.
Built for Guitar Practice
Speed Control 0.25x - 2x
Fine-grained slider with presets at 0.5x and 0.75x. Pitch is preserved at all speeds.
AB Looping
Set start and end points on any passage. Loop a 4-bar riff or an entire solo section.
Saved Loops
Name and save loops like "Verse riff" or "Solo bar 8-12". Pick up where you left off next session.
Keyboard Shortcuts
Space to play/pause, [ and ] for loop points, L to toggle loop, arrows to seek. Keep your hands on the guitar.
Progressive Speed Training
Start slow and auto-increase speed after a set number of loop reps. Build muscle memory gradually -- just like a real teacher would guide you.
What Guitarists Use It For
- Learning solos note-by-note Slow down YouTube guitar covers and tutorials to catch every bend, slide and hammer-on.
- Practising chord changes Loop a verse or chorus at half speed until the transitions are smooth, then speed up gradually.
- Studying fingerpicking patterns See and hear exactly which strings are picked in complex fingerstyle arrangements.
- Transcribing by ear Slow down to 0.25x and loop bar-by-bar to work out chords, melodies and voicings from recordings.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I slow down any YouTube guitar video?
Yes. PracticeLoop works with any YouTube video. Paste the URL and adjust the speed slider from 0.25x (quarter speed) up to 2x. This works for guitar lessons, live performances, music videos and tutorial content.
How do I loop a specific guitar riff or solo section?
While the video plays, click "Set Start" at the beginning of the riff and "Set End" where it finishes. Then click "Enable Loop" to repeat that section automatically. You can save named loops to come back to later.
Is PracticeLoop free to use?
Yes. PracticeLoop is free with up to 3 videos. All features including speed control, AB looping, saved loops and keyboard shortcuts are available on the free tier.
Does slowing down affect the pitch of the guitar?
No. PracticeLoop uses YouTube's built-in speed control which preserves pitch. The guitar sounds at the correct pitch even at reduced speeds, making it ideal for learning by ear and transcribing.