Free Online Metronome

Set your tempo, choose a time signature, and practice with beat indicators, subdivisions, and a visual pendulum.

120 BPM Allegro
Space = Play/Stop • T = Tap • ↑↓ = BPM ±1 • Shift+↑↓ = ±10

How to Use This Online Metronome

  1. Set your BPM using the slider, number input, or +/- buttons.
  2. Choose a time signature (2/4, 3/4, 4/4, 5/4, 6/8, or 7/8).
  3. Press Play or hit Space to start the metronome.
  4. Use Tap Tempo to set the BPM by tapping along to a song or your internal rhythm.
  5. Add subdivisions (8th notes, triplets, or 16th notes) for more precise practice.
  6. Watch the pendulum and beat indicators to stay visually in time.

Understanding Tempo Markings

Tempo markings are Italian terms that describe the speed of a piece. The metronome displays the correct marking as you adjust the BPM.

MarkingBPM RangeCharacter
Grave20 – 40Very slow, solemn
Largo40 – 60Slow and broad
Larghetto60 – 66Rather slow
Adagio66 – 76Slow, at ease
Andante76 – 108Walking pace
Moderato108 – 120Moderate speed
Allegro120 – 156Fast, lively
Vivace156 – 176Very fast, vibrant
Presto176 – 210Extremely fast
Prestissimo210 – 300As fast as possible

Keyboard Shortcuts

Space Play / Stop T Tap Tempo ↑ Increase BPM by 1 ↓ Decrease BPM by 1 Shift + ↑ Increase BPM by 10 Shift + ↓ Decrease BPM by 10

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