Online Metronome

A free browser-based metronome. Set your BPM, choose a beat count and subdivision, then press Start. Beat dots highlight the current beat, with an accent on beat one. The Web Audio API schedules click tones against the audio clock for steadier timing. 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
Larghetto	60–65	Rather slow, gently flowing	Slow lyrical passages
Adagio	66–75	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

Beat counts and time signatures

The control above sets how many beats are in each measure; it does not set the bottom number of a time signature. For example, choosing 6 gives six quarter-note pulses. It does not create the grouped eighth-note feel of 6/8, so use this metronome for a steady pulse rather than a compound-meter accent pattern.

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 tempo button (or press T) in time with the beat. The estimate averages recent intervals, ignores unusually short or long taps, and updates the BPM without starting playback. Tap four or more times for a steadier reading; the estimate resets after a pause.

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; the accent-colored dots mark subsequent beats.
Use Space to start or stop and the arrow keys to adjust BPM when the controls are not focused.

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