Miscellaneous
Online Metronome: Free BPM Metronome with Click Track
Free online metronome with adjustable BPM, time signatures, and subdivisions. Start/stop with a click. Runs in your browser using Web Audio API, no install required.
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Online Metronome
A free browser-based metronome. Set your BPM, choose a time signature and subdivision, then press Start. The beat indicator flashes on every downbeat and the Web Audio API generates precise click tones. No plugins or downloads needed.
Tempo markings
| Italian term | BPM range | Character | Modern genre example |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grave | <40 | Very slow, solemn | Funeral march, dirge |
| Largo | 40–59 | Broad, stately | Slow ballads |
| Adagio | 60–75 | Slow, expressive | Power ballads, ambient |
| Andante | 76–107 | Walking pace | Folk, country waltz |
| Moderato | 108–119 | Moderate | Pop, R&B |
| Allegro | 120–155 | Fast, lively | Rock, dance, EDM |
| Vivace | 156–175 | Very fast, vibrant | Hardcore punk, fast jazz |
| Presto | 176–199 | Extremely fast | Metal, drum & bass |
| Prestissimo | 200+ | As fast as possible | Grindcore, speedcore |
Time signatures explained
- 4/4: four quarter-note beats per measure. The most common time signature in pop, rock, jazz, and classical music.
- 3/4: three beats - the waltz feel. Downbeat on 1, lighter beats on 2 and 3.
- 6/8: six eighth-note beats, usually felt in two groups of three. Common in jigs and compound feel ballads.
- 5/4: five beats - creates an asymmetric, slightly urgent feel. Famous examples: Dave Brubeck's "Take Five," "Mission: Impossible" theme.
- 7/8: seven eighth-note beats, typically grouped as 2+2+3 or 3+2+2. Common in Balkan folk music and progressive rock.
Tap tempo
If you know the feel of a tempo but not the number, tap the Tap button (or press T on the keyboard) in time with the beat. The metronome averages the last several taps and sets the BPM automatically. Tap at least 4–8 times for a stable reading.
Practicing with a metronome
A common practice principle is to start at 60% of your target tempo, ensuring clean, accurate technique before increasing speed. Gradually increase by 2–5 BPM only after a passage feels effortless at the current speed. Rushing through difficult passages at full tempo reinforces mistakes; practicing slowly builds correct muscle memory.
How to use
- Set the BPM using the number input, slider, or ±1/±10 buttons.
- Choose the number of beats per measure and the subdivision.
- Press Start to begin the click track.
- The red dot marks the downbeat; blue dots mark subsequent beats.
Privacy
All processing happens in your browser. No audio is recorded and no data is transmitted.