Online Metronome
A steady click at the BPM and time signature you set, with tap tempo.
Clicks are scheduled ahead on the browser's audio clock to keep them even; wireless earphones may play them slightly late.
Tap at least twice, in time with the music.
How to use
- Set the BPM with the slider, the − and + buttons, the number box or a quick-set button.
- Pick a time signature and choose whether to accent the first beat.
- Press Start; you'll hear the click and see a dot flash on each beat.
- Don't know a song's tempo? Press Tap several times along with it.
Examples
4/4 · 100 BPM
4/4 · 100 BPM · accent on → a click every 0.6 s, with a higher click on beat 1 of each 2.4 s bar. 6/8 · 120 BPM → a click every 0.5 s, six per bar.
FAQ
What does BPM mean?
Beats per minute. At 120 BPM there's a beat every 0.5 seconds; at 60 BPM, every second.
How does tap tempo work?
Tap along with the music at least twice and the BPM is set from the average of your recent taps. Pause for more than 2 seconds and it starts counting again.
How does 6/8 work here?
Each eighth note is one click, so there are six per bar, with a higher first click when the accent is on. The BPM counts eighth notes too.
What if I switch tabs or turn off the screen?
Clicks are scheduled further ahead so they keep going, but depending on the browser or device they may wobble or stop. Keep this page open while you practise.
The sound lags the display on Bluetooth earphones.
Wireless audio can arrive late. The spacing between clicks stays even; for exact timing use the device speaker or wired earphones.
It's too quiet or too loud.
The volume starts low so it won't startle you. Adjust it with the volume slider and your device volume.