Online Metronome
Work on your rhythm with a precise metronome: set the tempo with the slider or by tapping, choose the time signature, accent the downbeat, and add subdivisions. Start with the spacebar.
- 30 to 250 BPM
- Tap tempo
- Subdivisions
- No install
100% private — Everything is processed directly in your browser: your files, voice, and image are never sent to Chatzam's servers.
How to use the online metronome?
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Set the tempo
Choose the BPM with the slider, the + and − buttons, or tap along to a song's rhythm with tap tempo.
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Choose the time signature
2/4, 3/4, 4/4, 5/4, 6/8, or 7/8, with an accented downbeat and, if needed, subdivisions.
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Start it
Press spacebar or the play button, then choose the sound and volume.
A full-featured metronome for musicians
Precise timing
Clicks are scheduled with Web Audio to stay perfectly steady, even at fast tempos.
Tap tempo
Tap along to a song for a few beats to instantly find its tempo.
Time signatures and subdivisions
Accented downbeat, eighth notes, triplets, or sixteenth notes to work on your timing.
Sounds and visual cue
Click, wood block, or beep, adjustable volume, and a visual beat indicator to keep the tempo at a glance.
Why practice with a metronome?
The metronome is the basic tool of every musician, beginner or advanced: it helps you keep a steady tempo, without rushing through easy passages or dragging through hard ones. The classic method: play a passage slowly and cleanly, then increase the tempo by a few BPM each time you've mastered it. Guitar, piano, drums, singing, violin, or dance: it works for every instrument.
Tempo markings: Largo, Adagio, Andante, Allegro, Presto
Sheet music often marks tempo with an Italian word. Common ranges: Largo, very slow (about 40 to 60 BPM); Adagio, slow (66 to 76); Andante, at a walking pace (76 to 108); Moderato (108 to 120); Allegro, fast and lively (120 to 156); Presto, very fast (168 to 200). These ranges vary by source and era; the metronome shows the name that matches the chosen tempo.
Choosing a time signature: 4/4, 3/4, 6/8, 7/8
In 4/4, the most common time signature in pop and rock, you count four beats. The waltz is in 3/4. 6/8 feels like two groups of three eighth notes, typical of ballads and Irish music. Odd meters like 5/4 or 7/8, common in jazz, Balkan music, and progressive rock, become much easier to follow with an accented downbeat. To tune your instrument before playing, use our “Guitar Tuner”.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the online metronome free?
Yes, free, with no sign-up and nothing to download.
What does BPM mean?
BPM stands for beats per minute. At 60 BPM, the metronome clicks once a second; at 120 BPM, twice a second.
How do I find a song's tempo?
Use tap tempo: tap the button in time with the music for a few beats, and the metronome calculates the matching BPM.
Is the metronome accurate enough to practice with?
Yes. It relies on the browser's audio clock (Web Audio), far steadier than a simple page timer, for a stable click even at high tempos.
What are subdivisions for?
They let you hear the eighth notes, triplets, or sixteenth notes between beats, to place fast notes precisely and work on steadiness.