Question 1

What is lyrics typing?

Accepted Answer

Lyrics typing is typing practice where you type the lyrics of a song in real time while it plays. SongTyping syncs a YouTube video with the lyrics, pauses it automatically when you fall behind, and tracks your WPM so each session doubles as fun practice and a typing test.

Question 2

Is SongTyping free?

Accepted Answer

Yes, SongTyping is completely free to use. The full catalog is browsable without an account; signing in with Google unlocks a few extras.

Question 3

How is my typing speed calculated?

Accepted Answer

WPM (words per minute) is calculated using the standard formula: (correct characters / 5) divided by elapsed minutes. This gives a normalized measure comparable across different word lengths.

Question 4

What is the 1-minute challenge?

Accepted Answer

It's a timed mode where you type as many words as you can in 60 seconds. Great for quick practice sessions and tracking improvement over time.

Question 5

What does Easy mode do?

Accepted Answer

Easy mode removes capital letters and punctuation from the lyrics, so you only need to type lowercase letters. This is helpful for beginners or when practicing speed over accuracy.

Question 6

Which languages are supported?

Accepted Answer

SongTyping currently supports songs in English, Spanish, French, and Hebrew, both for the song catalog and for the optional translation feature available to signed-in users.

30-second typing test