Online Taiko Drum — Play Don & Ka in Your Browser

A responsive virtual Japanese taiko with synthesized Don and Ka sounds, free jam and rhythm chart modes, and a built-in metronome — no install, nothing uploaded.

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Features

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Two Drums, Four Sounds

Hit the head for a deep Don or the rim for a crisp Ka. Left and right drums use slightly different tunings for a natural stereo feel.

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Mouse, Touch & Keyboard

Play with D F J K, click with the mouse, or use multi-touch on phones and tablets. Pointer Events keep latency under 50 ms.

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Rhythm Chart Mode

Hit notes scrolling toward the judgement line for Perfect / Good / Miss ratings. Three built-in charts at different tempos.

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Free Play Jam

Default jam mode shows live combo count and your current striking BPM — perfect for warm-ups and improvisation.

Built-in Metronome

A steady 4/4 click keeps time while you play, always at a friendly, easy-to-follow tempo.

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Simple, Kid-Friendly Screen

A big, bouncy full-screen layout with no menus or settings to fuss with — just tap and play.

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100% Browser-Based

All sounds are synthesized live with the Web Audio API. Nothing is uploaded; nothing is downloaded.

How to Use

1

Tap to Start

Click the drum area once to enable audio (browsers require a user gesture before sound can play).

2

Strike the Drums

Hit the red center for a Don sound, the wooden rim for a Ka. Press D / F for the left drum and J / K for the right.

3

Try Rhythm Mode

Switch to rhythm mode, pick a chart and start. Hit notes when they reach the judgement line for the highest score.

4

Play Along with the Metronome

Turn on the metronome button to keep a steady beat while you practice in free play mode.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this taiko drum simulator free?
Yes. There are no accounts, subscriptions or limits. Everything runs in your browser.
Do I need to download any sound samples?
No. The drum sounds are synthesized in real time with Web Audio oscillators and filtered noise, so the page loads instantly and works offline after the first visit.
What's the difference between Don and Ka?
Don is the deep, low-pitched sound from striking the drum head; Ka is the higher, sharper sound from striking the rim. Together they make up the basic taiko vocabulary.
Can I play with touch on mobile?
Yes. The drums use Pointer Events with multi-touch support, so two hands work just like a real drum kit. Optional vibration feedback fires on supported devices.
Which keyboard keys map to the drums?
D and F play the left drum's head and rim; J and K play the right drum's rim and head — the standard taiko game layout.

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