Add a 5-6-7-8 before the music starts
Set the tempo and where beat 1 lands, choose a 4- or 8-count lead-in, and export a rehearsal WAV — count-in first, then your song, with an optional click running underneath.
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Fine-tune the offset until preview clicks sit exactly on the beat — then the count-in will hand off perfectly on the 1.
Need a beat-based rehearsal cue sheet?
Use this free tool for an audible click count-in. SongChoreo in the studio analyzes a song's beat grid and groups it into rehearsal counts, with editable labels and text, CSV, or print cue sheets. Create an account and upload your song there. Review the analysis cost first; free usage has limits.
How to add a count-in to a song
- Load the songDrop the music on the tool.
- Set the tempoType the BPM or use Tap tempo.
- Line up beat 1Adjust the downbeat offset and press Preview clicks over the song until the clicks sit on the beat.
- Choose the lead-inPick 4 or 8 counts, and turn Click through song on if you want the click to keep going.
- ExportPress Render and download WAV. The file starts with the count and flows into the song.
Frequently asked questions
How do I add a count-in to my music?
Load the song, tap or type its tempo, then fine-tune the downbeat offset until the preview clicks line up with the beat. Choose a 4- or 8-count lead-in and export — the WAV starts with the count and flows straight into the song.
Can I add a spoken 5-6-7-8 count-in to a song?
This tool adds clicks, not a spoken voice. Choose a 4- or 8-count lead-in and set its tempo and downbeat offset. If you need spoken numbers, this tool does not generate them.
What is the downbeat offset for?
Songs rarely start exactly on beat 1 — there's often a breath of silence or a pickup note. The offset slides your click grid so the count-in hands off to the music exactly on the 1. Use the preview to check it.
Can I keep a click running through the whole song?
Yes — enable the click overlay and set its volume. Great for early rehearsals; export a clean version later by switching it off.