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Online Metronome

A free metronome with tap tempo, for practice at any speed.

100BPM
Andante
Shortcuts: Space to start or stop, up and down arrows to change the tempo.

How to use the metronome

  1. Set the speed with the slider, the + and − buttons, or the quick buttons. BPM means beats per minute.
  2. Choose how many beats are in a bar. The first beat of each bar has a higher, louder click so you can feel where the bar starts.
  3. Press Start. Tap the Tap tempo button in time with a song to find its speed.
  4. Add a subdivision, such as eighth notes, to hear extra clicks between the beats.

Tempo guide

NameBPMFeel
Largo40–60Very slow and broad
Adagio66–76Slow and calm
Andante76–108Walking pace
Moderato108–120Moderate
Allegro120–156Fast and lively
Presto168–200Very fast

Questions

What does BPM mean?

BPM stands for beats per minute. At 60 BPM the metronome clicks once every second, at 120 BPM twice every second.

How do I find the tempo of a song?

Play the song and press Tap tempo on each beat. After a few taps the metronome shows the average speed. The more you tap, the steadier the result.

What speed should I practise at?

Many teachers suggest starting slower than you think you need, until you can play a passage cleanly, then raising the tempo a few BPM at a time.

What is a time signature or "beats per bar"?

It tells you how many beats make up one bar of music. Most pop and rock is in 4 beats per bar, waltzes are in 3, and some music uses 5, 6 or 7.

Is the timing accurate?

Yes. The clicks are scheduled with the browser's audio clock, which is far more precise than a normal timer, so the beat stays steady even if the page is busy.

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