Guide
How to fall asleep to piano music
A few simple habits make piano music for sleep work better. None of this is medical advice; if sleep is a real struggle, talk to a doctor.
Keep it quieter than you think
Set the volume so you can only just follow the melody. If you notice the music, it’s too loud. A phone face down on the bedside table is usually enough; you don’t need headphones.
Pick piano without surprises
Sudden loud chords, drum fills and vocals pull your attention back. That’s why every piece here is piano-led, has no vocals, and was chosen for soft attacks and steady volume. Each roll goes from a little movement to near stillness, so the music settles as you do.
Use a timer that fades
Music that stops suddenly can wake you. Here the lever sets 15 to 120 minutes; the last three minutes fade to silence. For most people 30 to 45 minutes is plenty. If you wake in the night, the Long Roll (3 h 2 min) can carry on longer.
Make it a cue
Playing the same roll at the same time every night turns it into a signal that the day is over. Tonight’s roll changes daily if you like variety; otherwise bookmark one roll and stick with it.
Dim the screen with the music
Press Dim the room on the home page, or let the timer darken the page in its last ten minutes. Then put the phone down. Turn on Do Not Disturb so notifications don’t break the quiet.
Which roll for which night
| If… | Try | Length |
|---|---|---|
| You want to be asleep within half an hour | Lights Low | 34 min |
| Bright sounds bother you tonight | Low & Warm | 33 min |
| Your mind is busy and needs space | Starlight in Bed | 34 min |
| You like a slow, rocking feel | Shoreline | 30 min |
| It’s cold out and you want cosy | Cabin in the Woods | 36 min |
| You want something familiar and gentle | Tucked In | 33 min |
| You want piano all night | The Long Roll | 3 h 2 min |
