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Clicks are scheduled on the audio clock, not screen timers, so the beat stays even at any tempo.
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Online Metronome: Keep Perfect Time
A precise, free online metronome for every instrument. Set any tempo from 20 to 300 BPM, tap your tempo, choose time signatures and subdivisions, accent any beat, and build speed with the built-in speed trainer.
- 20 to 300 BPM
- Tap tempo
- Subdivisions and accents
- Speed trainer
BPM
Andante
Tap a beat to cycle accent, normal and mute.
0Bars
0:00Practice time
4/4Time signature
Space start or stop · ↑ ↓ tempo · T tap
Subdivision
Speed trainer
Great for building speed on a tricky passage: start slow and let the metronome push you up.
Why it is different
Why this online metronome is better
Many web metronomes drift or only offer a basic click. This one uses precise audio scheduling and gives you the practice tools musicians actually need.
Subdivisions and accents
Hear eighths, triplets or sixteenths, and set every beat to accent, normal or silent for complex patterns.
Speed trainer
Let the tempo rise automatically every few bars up to a target, the proven way to build speed cleanly.
Tap tempo
Tap along to a song and the metronome finds its BPM, then shows the classical tempo marking.
Five sounds
Choose click, woodblock, beep, hi-hat or cowbell, whichever cuts through your instrument best.
13 time signatures
From 2/4 and 3/4 to 7/8 and 12/8, with a bar counter and practice timer to track your session.
How to use
How to use the online metronome
Set up your practice click in seconds.
Set the tempo
Type a BPM, drag the slider, use the plus and minus buttons, or tap the tempo of a song.
Pick the metre
Choose a time signature and a subdivision, such as 4/4 with eighth notes.
Shape the bar
Tap the beat dots to accent or mute beats, for example to hear only beats 2 and 4.
Start practising
Press Start or the space bar. Turn on the speed trainer to push your tempo up gradually.
Tempo
Tempo markings and BPM
Italian tempo markings describe speed in sheet music. The metronome shows the matching marking as you change the BPM.
| Marking | Approximate BPM | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Largo | 40 to 60 | Very slow and broad |
| Adagio | 66 to 76 | Slow and relaxed |
| Andante | 76 to 108 | At a walking pace |
| Moderato | 108 to 120 | Moderate speed |
| Allegro | 120 to 156 | Fast and lively |
| Vivace | 156 to 176 | Very lively |
| Presto | 168 to 200 | Very fast |
How to practise with a metronome
- Start slow at a tempo where you can play every note cleanly.
- Speed up in small steps of 2 to 5 BPM once it feels easy.
- Put the click on 2 and 4 to build a strong feel for groove.
- Record yourself to hear where you rush or drag.
Time signatures in brief
The top number is how many beats are in a bar, and the bottom number is which note gets the beat. 4/4 has four quarter-note beats, 3/4 gives a waltz feel, and 6/8 groups six eighth notes into two strong pulses.
FAQ
Online metronome FAQs
Is this online metronome accurate?
Yes. Each click is scheduled ahead on the browser's audio clock, which is far steadier than normal timers, so the beat stays even even if the page is busy.
How do I find the BPM of a song?
Press Tap tempo, or the T key, in time with the beat for four or more taps. The metronome averages your taps and sets the BPM for you.
What BPM should I practise at?
Start at a tempo where you can play without mistakes, often 60 to 80 BPM for new material. Increase it by a few BPM at a time, or use the speed trainer to do it for you.
How do I accent the first beat?
The first beat is accented by default. Click any beat dot to cycle between accent, normal and silent, so you can create any pattern you like.
How do I practise with the click on 2 and 4?
Choose 4/4, then click beats 1 and 3 until they are silent. Leave beats 2 and 4 on, which is how many jazz and pop players practise.
Does the metronome work on my phone?
Yes. It works in modern mobile browsers. On iPhone, turn off the silent switch so you can hear the clicks, and keep the screen on while you practise.
What is the speed trainer?
The speed trainer raises the tempo by a set amount every few bars until it reaches your target BPM. It helps you build speed gradually without stopping to adjust.
Is the metronome free?
Yes. It is completely free with no download, sign-up or ads inside the tool.
Start practising in time
Set your tempo, shape the bar and let the speed trainer push you forward. Free, precise and ready on any device.
Open the metronome