Online metronome
A steady click for practice. Set the tempo, time signature and subdivision, or tap the tempo of a recording.
Practising with a metronome
- Slow is fast. Find the tempo where every note is clean, and build up in small steps.
- Click on 2 and 4. For jazz and pop feel, set the metronome to half your tempo and hear the clicks as beats 2 and 4.
- Subdivide tricky rhythms. Turn on eighths or triplets to place off-beat notes precisely.
- Check your internal clock. Play along for four bars, turn the sound down in your head for four, and see if you land together.
For a rhythm workout that actually scores your timing, try rhythm practice.
Questions
How accurate is this online metronome?
Clicks are scheduled ahead of time on the Web Audio clock, not with plain JavaScript timers, so the beat stays steady even if the page is busy. Keep the tab in the foreground; some browsers throttle background tabs.
What BPM should I practise at?
Start at a tempo where you can play the passage perfectly three times in a row, often 60–70% of the target. Raise it by 4–8 BPM at a time. Accuracy first; speed follows.
What do the tempo names mean?
Traditional Italian tempo markings describe a speed range. Roughly: Largo 40–60, Adagio 66–76, Andante 76–108, Moderato 108–120, Allegro 120–156, Presto 168–200 BPM. Ranges vary between sources and styles.
How do I use tap tempo?
Tap the button in time with the music (at least four taps). The metronome averages your recent taps and sets the BPM.