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Metronome guide & FAQ
Tempo and click units
Choose a BPM and time signature, then press Start. In meters ending in /4, BPM counts quarter-note clicks (♩). In 6/8 and 12/8, BPM counts the displayed eighth-note clicks (♪), not the conventional dotted-quarter pulse. Tap tempo follows the same displayed click unit.
The Italian names are approximate educational guides. Their meaning varies by musical period, style, composer and performer.
| BPM | Tempo name |
|---|---|
| 30–59 | Largo |
| 60–75 | Adagio |
| 76–107 | Andante |
| 108–119 | Moderato |
| 120–155 | Allegro |
| 156–167 | Vivace |
| 168–199 | Presto |
| 200–300 | Prestissimo |
Visual beats and controls
Each note head is a main click. The middle dot after it marks the halfway “and”. In /4 meters that dot is an eighth-note midpoint; in /8 meters it is a sixteenth-note midpoint. · Tick adds a soft click at those dots, while Accent strengthens beat 1.
When focus is outside a control, Space starts or pauses, T records a tap, R resets, and the arrow keys adjust tempo by one BPM.
Frequently asked questions
How do I use an online metronome?
Choose a BPM and time signature, press Start, and play along with the main clicks. Begin slowly enough to play accurately before increasing the tempo.
What BPM should I practise at?
Start at a tempo where you can perform the passage consistently and without tension. Increase the BPM gradually only after it feels controlled.
How does tap tempo work?
Press Tap tempo repeatedly in time with the music. The metronome estimates BPM from recent taps using the displayed quarter-note or eighth-note click unit.
What do Largo, Andante and Allegro mean?
They are approximate Italian tempo descriptions. Their interpretation varies by style, period and performer, so the displayed ranges are educational guides rather than strict rules.
What do the dots between the notes mean?
Each dot marks the midpoint between two displayed clicks—the spoken “and” in simple counting. In 6/8 and 12/8, it is a sixteenth-note midpoint between displayed eighth-note clicks.
What is the difference between Accent and · Tick?
Accent makes the first main beat of each bar sound stronger. · Tick adds a softer click halfway between every pair of main clicks.
Can I use a keyboard?
Yes. When focus is outside a control, Space starts or pauses, T records a tap, R resets the metronome, and the arrow keys change the tempo by one BPM.
Does the metronome work offline?
After a successful online visit, supported browsers can cache the essential files. You can also optionally add the site to your Home Screen.
Will it keep playing in another tab or with the screen locked?
It may continue in some browser and device combinations, but operating-system power and background-audio policies can interrupt it. Screen Wake Lock only helps keep a supported foreground screen awake.
Why can’t I hear the metronome?
Check the metronome volume, device media volume, silent mode and browser audio or autoplay settings. On some mobile devices, returning to the page and pressing Resume is necessary.
Is Browser Metronome free and private?
Yes. It is free and ad-free, requires no account, and does not use tracking, cookies or analytics.