A precise, free metronome for guitar, piano, drums, and every instrument — dial in your tempo, pick a time signature, and lock into the groove with an accented downbeat and a visual pulse.
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100 BPM
Andante — walking pace
2/4March · polka
3/4Waltz
4/4Common time
6/8Compound · jig
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Bar 0 · Beat 0
Tip: press Space to start or stop · the gold flash marks beat 1 of each bar
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All sound is generated inside your browser with the Web Audio API. No audio is uploaded or tracked.
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The full range, 30–250 BPM, every time signature, unlimited practice sessions.
How to use the metronome
1Set your tempo
Drag the slider, use the − / + buttons, tap a preset, or hit the TAP button in rhythm with your song — the BPM follows your taps.
2Pick a time signature
Choose 2/4, 3/4, 4/4, or 6/8 to match your piece. The beat dots and the accented downbeat update automatically.
3Press Start (or Space)
Beat 1 of every bar plays a higher, gold-flashed click so you always feel where the bar begins. Count a few bars before you play in.
4Adjust as you practice
Nudge the tempo up a few BPM as a passage gets comfortable, or lower the click volume with the slider — changes apply live.
Why this metronome works well
Sample-accurate timing
Beats are scheduled with the Web Audio clock and a lookahead scheduler, so clicks land exactly on time — no drift like old setInterval timers.
Accented downbeat
Beat 1 plays a higher-pitched click with a gold visual flash, so you always know where each bar starts — essential for real practice.
Tap tempo
Got a song in your head? Tap along and the metronome locks to your rhythm — perfect for matching a recording’s tempo.
Four time signatures
2/4 marches, 3/4 waltzes, 4/4 common time, and compound 6/8 (with a secondary accent on beat 4) cover nearly all practice material.
Visual pulse plus beat dots
A pulsing circle and per-beat dots let you follow the tempo with your eyes when the room is loud or your amp is cranked.
Tempo markings in plain English
The Italian term and a plain-English feel (e.g. “Allegro — fast and lively”) update live, so beginners learn the vocabulary as they practice.
Metronome FAQs
What BPM should I start with as a beginner?
Start slow — 60 to 80 BPM — and play the passage perfectly several times before speeding up. A good rule: raise the tempo by 4–8 BPM only when you can play it three times in a row without mistakes.
Is an online metronome accurate enough for real practice?
Yes. This metronome schedules clicks against your device’s audio hardware clock with a lookahead scheduler, keeping timing within a few milliseconds — far tighter than human timing perception needs. It is more than accurate enough for daily practice.
What do the time signatures mean?
The top number is how many beats are in each bar; the bottom is which note value gets one beat. 4/4 = four quarter-note beats per bar (most pop and rock). 3/4 = three beats (waltzes). 2/4 = two beats (marches). 6/8 = six eighth-note beats felt in two groups of three (jigs, ballads).
Why is the first beat louder and gold?
That is the downbeat — beat 1 of each bar. The accent helps you feel the bar structure while playing, which is exactly how a mechanical metronome’s bell works. In 6/8 you also get a softer secondary accent on beat 4.
How does tap tempo work?
Tap the TAP button in rhythm with your song at least three times. The metronome averages your taps into a BPM. If you pause for more than about two and a half seconds, the tap memory resets so a stray tap does not corrupt the reading.
Can I use it on my phone during practice?
Yes — it is fully responsive and works in mobile browsers. Keep the tab in the foreground on some phones, since background tabs can be throttled; a phone on a music stand works great.
Do I need an account or an internet connection?
No account, ever. Once the page has loaded, the metronome runs fully offline in your browser — bookmark it and practice anywhere.
