What is Typatone?
Typatone turns writing into music. Each letter of the alphabet is mapped to a specific note, so as you type, your words play as a melody. Your name sounds different from your friend's, a poem has its own tune, and repeating a word gives you a riff. The site describes it simply: make music while you write.
It comes from Jono Brandel and Lullatone, the same team behind Patatap, and has been online since 2015. Like Patatap it is built on the Two.js drawing library, so the letters animate on screen as you type. The makers have also published statistics on how people use it and open-sourced that data. It is quieter and more thoughtful than Patatap, which makes it a nice tool for poetry and classrooms.
What You Can Do
- Hear every letter you type as a musical note
- Turn names, sentences and poems into melodies
- Watch letters animate on screen as they play
- Browse statistics and open data on what people type
- Use it straight away with no setup
How to Play Typatone
- Open Typatone and turn on your sound.
- Start typing anything: a name, a line of a poem, a message.
- Listen to the melody your words create.
- Try typing the same phrase in different ways to change the tune.
Is Typatone Free?
Typatone is free to use with no account. There is an optional newsletter sign-up, but nothing is paid.
Who Will Enjoy It?
- Poets and writers who like playing with sound
- Kids learning letters and typing
- Music teachers looking for a creative warm-up
- Anyone who enjoyed Patatap
Websites Like Typatone
- Patatap: The same team's louder keyboard sound and animation kit.
- Chrome Music Lab: More simple music toys for all ages.
- Paint With Music: Turns brushstrokes rather than letters into music.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Typatone free?
Yes. It is free with no sign-up.
How does Typatone make music?
Each letter is mapped to a specific note, so the order of your letters makes the melody.
Who made Typatone?
Jono Brandel and Lullatone, the makers of Patatap.