Online Metronome
20-300 BPMAccentsTriplets and sixteenthsTap tempo
How to practise with a metronome
The metronome does not make you play faster; it tells you when you are not steady. Short, regular sessions with small tempo steps work better than long ones at full speed.
- Find a tempo you can play cleanly. Start well below the target, even at half speed: every note in time and in place.
- Play a passage three times without a mistake, then raise the tempo by 4 to 8 BPM. Use the arrow keys, or Shift and an arrow for 10 at a time.
- Use subdivisions for fast notes. Eighth notes or sixteenths on the click show you whether short notes are really even.
- Count the bar. Set the beats per bar of your piece: the accented first beat tells you where you are, and when you rushed.
What Allegro, Andante and Largo mean in BPM
Italian tempo markings describe a character as much as a speed, so the ranges are approximate; composers and editions vary. The metronome names the marking for the tempo you set.
| Marking | About (BPM) | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Grave | 25-44 | very slow and solemn |
| Largo | 45-59 | broad, slow |
| Larghetto | 60-65 | a little less slow than largo |
| Adagio | 66-75 | slow, at ease |
| Andante | 76-107 | at a walking pace |
| Moderato | 108-119 | moderate |
| Allegro | 120-155 | fast, bright |
| Vivace | 156-175 | lively and fast |
| Presto | 176-199 | very fast |
| Prestissimo | 200 and up | as fast as possible |
Use it with an instrument
Frequently asked
How do I use the online metronome?
Set the tempo with the slider, the plus and minus buttons or the arrow keys, choose the beats per bar, then press Start or the Space bar. The first beat of every bar is accented with a higher click and a pink light.
What does BPM mean?
Beats per minute: the number of clicks the metronome plays in one minute. 60 BPM is one click per second, 120 BPM two clicks per second.
How do I set the metronome for 6/8?
Choose 2 beats per bar and Triplets for the click: you hear two strong beats, each split into three, which is how 6/8 is felt at most tempos. For a slow 6/8, choose 6 beats instead.
Is this metronome accurate?
Yes. The clicks are scheduled on the audio clock of your browser ahead of time, so they stay steady even when the page is busy. The lights follow the sound.
What tempo is Allegro?
Usually between about 120 and 155 BPM. The tempo marking appears under the number as you change the tempo; the table on this page gives the usual ranges.
Make a whole track at this tempo
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