Dance Beat – Keyboard Rhythm Game for 2–7 Players
Notes slide across the track and every dancer must tap their key right on the beat. Hit the rhythm, skip the rests and be the best dancer on the floor.
Click the game once so it receives your key presses.
Quick facts
- Players: 2 to 7 on one keyboard
- Goal: Hit the most beats
- Controls: One key per player, tap on the beat
- Cost: Free, no download
How to play Dance Beat
- Every player controls one dancer with a single key.
- Watch the notes travel along the track toward the ring.
- Tap your key just as a note reaches the ring.
- A grey X is a rest. Do not tap on it.
- The player with the best rhythm at the end wins the round and earns a heart.
Tips to win
- Listen to the music. The beat is easier to feel than to see.
- Do not mash your key. Wrong taps cost you points.
- Stay relaxed and keep a steady rhythm after a miss.
Keys for every player
Each player needs one key. Seven players can play at the same time.
| Player | Key | Where to find it |
|---|---|---|
| Red | C | Letter C |
| Blue | N | Letter N |
| Green | P | Letter P |
| Yellow | Q | Letter Q |
| Orange | ← | Left arrow |
| Purple | → | Right arrow |
| Pink | 0 | Numpad 0 |
Keys not responding? Read about keyboard ghosting.
Dance Beat questions
What is a rest?
A grey X on the track is a rest. Do not tap your key when it reaches the ring.
How many players can play Dance Beat?
From 2 to 7 players on one keyboard. Each player uses a single key.
Is Dance Beat free?
Yes. It is free to play in your browser with no download or sign-up.