Free online metronome
A precise metronome that runs in your browser: set the BPM, tap the tempo, pick the beats per bar and subdivisions. Press Space to start and stop.
Keys: Space = start/stop · T = tap tempo · ↑ ↓ = ±1 BPM
To use this online metronome, set the tempo with the slider or by tapping the Tap tempo button along with a song, choose the beats per bar (4 for 4/4, 3 for 3/4) and press Start. Beat 1 is accented so you always know where the bar begins; add subdivisions to keep fast passages even.
How to practise with a metronome
- Start 10–20% below the target tempo and play the hard bars cleanly three times in a row.
- Raise the tempo by 2–5 BPM and repeat. Stop when it gets sloppy.
- Turn on subdivisions for fast runs, then turn them off and check it still feels even.
- Use tap tempo to find the BPM of a recording before you practise with it.
Read the full guide: how to use a metronome · how to find the BPM of a song
Tempo markings and BPM
| Marking | Meaning | BPM (approx.) |
|---|---|---|
| Largo | very slow, broad | 40–60 |
| Adagio | slow | 66–76 |
| Andante | walking pace | 76–108 |
| Moderato | moderate | 108–120 |
| Allegro | fast, bright | 120–156 |
| Vivace | lively, fast | 156–176 |
| Presto | very fast | 168–200 |
Need a metronome that follows a whole song?
This page repeats one bar. Metronome Map 2 follows a whole song: sections and bars (odd bars included), count-ins, spoken cues, practice speed 0.75x–1.5x, loops, a click that follows your recording, stems and set lists. Free on Android; iPhone and iPad coming soon.
Questions
Is this online metronome free?
Yes. It is free, runs in your browser and needs no sign-up or download.
Is a browser metronome accurate?
Yes, when it schedules clicks on the audio clock as this one does: every click is booked ahead of time on the Web Audio clock, so it does not drift even if the page is busy.
How do I find the BPM of a song?
Press Tap tempo in time with the beat at least 8 times; the metronome averages your taps and sets the BPM.
Can it play 3/4, 6/8 or odd time signatures?
Set the beats per bar from 1 to 12: 3 for 3/4, 6 for 6/8 (or 2 with triplets), 5 or 7 for odd meters. For songs that change time signature, use a song-map metronome such as Metronome Map 2.
What is a good BPM to practise at?
Start at a tempo where you can play the passage cleanly three times in a row — often 10–20% below the recording — and raise it 2–5 BPM at a time.