Online metronome
Pick the tempo, press start and play along. Tap the beat of a song to find its BPM, and let the speed trainer raise the tempo for you.
Andante
Time signature
Subdivision
Sound
The tempo goes up on its own while you play.
Add BPM every bars, up to BPM
Keyboard: space starts and stops, arrows change the BPM, T taps the tempo.
How to use it
- 1
Set the tempo with the buttons, the slider or by tapping the beat.
- 2
Choose the time signature, the subdivision and the sound.
- 3
Press "Start" and play along. Turn on the speed trainer to go faster bit by bit.
What people use it for
- Practicing an instrument
Guitar, piano, drums, bass or voice: play in time and fix rushed or dragging parts.
- Building speed
Start slow and let the speed trainer add a few BPM every few bars.
- Band rehearsal
Agree on the tempo of each song before you start.
- Recording at home
Keep a steady click so the takes line up when you edit.
- Dance and exercise
Count steps and moves at the right pace.
Tempo names, in BPM
- 01Largo, 40 to 60.
Very slow and broad.
- 02Adagio, 66 to 76.
Slow and calm.
- 03Andante, 76 to 108.
Walking pace.
- 04Moderato, 108 to 120.
Moderate.
- 05Allegro, 120 to 168.
Fast and bright. Most dance music lives here.
- 06Presto, 168 to 200.
Very fast.
Common questions
Is this metronome free?
Yes, all of it, with no sign-up and no limits. It runs in your browser, on your phone or computer.
How do I find the BPM of a song?
Press "Tap tempo" in time with the song, at least 3 or 4 times. The metronome shows the BPM and starts from there. To read it from a file, use "Find the key and BPM of a song".
Which time signature should I use?
Most pop, rock, funk and hip-hop is in 4/4. Waltzes are in 3/4, marches often in 2/4, and many ballads and folk songs in 6/8.
Does it keep time if I lock the phone?
The sound is timed by the audio system, so it stays steady. While the metronome plays, the screen stays on so it does not stop.
What is the speed trainer?
It raises the tempo on its own every few bars, up to a limit you choose. It is the classic way to build speed without losing control.