Free Online Metronome
Set a tempo from 30 to 300 BPM, pick a time signature and press Start.
MixMasterAI · Metronome
Tempo
100BPM
Keys: Space starts and stops, T taps the tempo.
How to use it
- 1
Set the tempo
Drag the slider, use the -5, -1, +1 and +5 buttons, or tap along to a song with Tap tempo.
- 2
Pick a time signature
2/4 for marches, 3/4 for waltzes, 4/4 for most pop, rock and hip-hop, 6/8 for ballads and shuffles.
- 3
Press Start
Beat 1 has a higher click and a lime lamp so you always know where the bar starts.
Practice tips
Start slow
Play a hard passage at a tempo where you make no mistakes, then raise it by 4 to 5 BPM at a time.
Find a song's tempo
Tap along to the kick drum for 4 to 6 beats. The BPM settles after a few taps.
Count out loud
Saying the beat numbers while you play helps you feel where beat 1 falls.
Common tempos
Hip-hop often sits between 85 and 100 BPM, house around 120 to 128, afrobeats around 100 to 115, drum and bass near 170.
Questions.
Is this metronome accurate?
Yes. Clicks are scheduled on the Web Audio clock a fraction of a second ahead, so they land on exact sample times even if the page is busy. It does not rely on a plain browser timer for the sound.
How does tap tempo work?
Press Tap tempo (or the T key) at least twice in time with the music. The tool averages the gaps between your last few taps and sets the BPM. Taps more than 2.5 seconds apart start a new count.
What does BPM mean in 6/8?
In 6/8 the BPM counts the dotted quarter note, which is how most players feel the pulse. You hear six eighth-note clicks per bar, with a strong accent on 1 and a lighter one on 4.
Why is there no sound on my phone?
Check that the phone is not on silent mode, since some phones mute web audio when the ring switch is off. Then press Start again.
Does it work offline?
Once the page has loaded, the metronome runs entirely in your browser and needs no connection.