Online Metronome
Practise with a steady click. Set the tempo from 20 to 300 beats per minute, tap it in, choose a time signature and add eighth or triplet subdivisions. The first beat of each bar is accented, and the beats light up so you can see the pulse.
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How to use Online Metronome
- Set the tempo with the slider, the number box, the plus and minus buttons, or by tapping the Tap tempo button.
- Choose a time signature and, if you want, a subdivision.
- Press Start or the Space key.
- Adjust the volume. Your tempo is remembered for next time.
Practising with a metronome
A metronome gives you a fixed pulse to play against. Start slowly, at a tempo where you can play every note cleanly, then raise it by a few BPM at a time. Practise difficult passages slowly and speed up only when they feel easy.
Useful tempo ranges
- Largo and slow ballads: about 40 to 60 BPM.
- Walking pace and moderate songs: about 80 to 110 BPM.
- Many pop and rock songs: about 100 to 140 BPM.
- Fast dance and punk styles: 140 BPM and above.
Subdivisions
Eighth-note subdivisions add a click between each beat, which helps keep long notes and rests accurate. Triplets split each beat into three, which is useful for shuffle and swing feels. The subdivision clicks are quieter and lower so the main beat stays clear.
Limits
The metronome runs in your browser and uses the Web Audio feature, so it needs a modern browser. Tempo can be set from 20 to 300 BPM. Timing may drift if the browser tab is heavily throttled in the background, so keep the tab open while you practise. Nothing is uploaded.
Why use this online metronome tool
- Steady timing. Clicks are scheduled ahead with the Web Audio clock, so the tempo stays even when the page is busy.
- Tap tempo. Tap along to a song and the metronome works out the BPM from your last few taps.
- Time signatures. Choose from 2/4, 3/4, 4/4, 5/4, 6/8, 7/8, 9/8 and 12/8, with an accent on the first beat.
- Subdivisions. Add eighth notes or triplets as softer clicks between the main beats.
Frequently asked questions
How do I use an online metronome?
Set the BPM, pick a time signature and press Start or the Space key. The first beat of each bar has a higher click. Raise the tempo slowly as you get comfortable. The tool is free and works in your browser.
How does tap tempo work?
Press the Tap tempo button in time with the music several times. The tool averages the gaps between your most recent taps and sets the BPM. If you pause for more than two seconds, it starts counting again.
What do the time signatures mean?
The top number is how many beats are in a bar. In 4/4 there are four quarter-note beats. In 6/8 there are six eighth-note beats, and the tempo counts those eighth notes. The first beat of each bar is accented.
Is the timing accurate?
The clicks are scheduled with the audio clock rather than a simple timer, which keeps them steady. The flashing beat lights follow the audio and may differ from the sound by a few milliseconds on slow devices.
Why is there no sound?
Browsers only play audio after you interact with the page, so press Start first. Also check that your device is not muted, that the volume slider is up, and that the silent switch on a phone is off.
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