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Sleep piano: calm piano music for falling asleep
Good sleep music is slow, quiet and predictable. It shouldn’t entertain you – it should keep you company until you no longer notice it.
Listen: Sleep piano
A one-minute sample. In the app it plays without a break. The sleep timer is part of Hoppel Plus.How the sleep piano sounds
A slow lullaby at 60 beats per minute on soft felt piano, with a gentle music-box shimmer and warm chords in a large, calm space. The melody stays in a scale without tension notes, so nothing startles you. The piece lasts just over two minutes and then loops seamlessly.
What makes good sleep music
A slow tempo around 60 to 80 beats per minute, no sudden jumps in volume, no lyrics that grab your attention, and a volume just above the threshold of hearing.
What research says
A Cochrane review found signs that listening to music may improve self-rated sleep quality in adults with sleep problems. Another Cochrane review shows music can reduce anxiety before surgery. The evidence is moderate: a helpful ritual, not a treatment.
FAQ
How long should I listen to sleep music?
20 to 45 minutes is common. With Hoppel Plus, the sleep timer fades the music out for you.
Is music with lyrics good for sleep?
Not really. Words draw your attention. Slow instrumental music works better.
Can I mix the sleep piano with rain?
Yes, with Hoppel Plus. The sleep piano itself is part of Hoppel Plus; brown noise and rain are free.
Sources
- Jespersen K. V. et al. (2022): Listening to music for insomnia in adults. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews.
- Bradt J., Dileo C., Shim M. (2013): Music interventions for preoperative anxiety. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews.
As of 13.10.2026. This rating summarises published reviews and is not a promise of effect. Hoppel is a wellbeing app, not a medical device.
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