Free online metronome
Keep time while you practise with a metronome that runs in your browser. Set any tempo from 40 to 220 BPM, pick 2/4, 3/4, 4/4 or 6/8, and hear a higher click on the first beat of every bar.
Change the tempo while it plays, tap along to a song to set the speed, or jump to a preset from 60 to 160 BPM. Clicks are scheduled on the audio clock, so the beat stays steady even when the page is busy.
How to use the metronome
- Drag the slider or use the minus and plus buttons to set the tempo.
- Choose the beats per bar: 2/4, 3/4 (waltz), 4/4 or 6/8.
- Press Start. The first beat of each bar has a higher click and a highlighted dot.
- Press Tap tempo in time with a song to match its speed.
- Mute the click to follow the flashing beat silently.
- On this page, the space bar starts and stops it and the arrow keys change the tempo.
Practising with a metronome
- Start a new piece slowly, around 60 BPM, and play it cleanly.
- Raise the tempo by 5 BPM each time you play it without mistakes.
- Count the beats aloud with the click until the metre feels natural.
Frequently asked questions
Is this online metronome free?
Yes. It runs in your browser for free, with no download, no account and no limit on how long you use it.
What tempo range does the metronome cover?
From 40 to 220 beats per minute, in steps of one BPM, with presets at 60, 80, 100, 120, 140 and 160.
Can I change the time signature?
Yes. Choose 2/4, 3/4, 4/4 or 6/8. The first beat of each bar is accented with a higher click.
Can I use the metronome while playing a virtual instrument?
Yes. Most instruments have a Music Tools bar with the same metronome next to the instrument.