80BPM
TimeClicks per beat
How to use this metronome
- BPM: use − and +, or drag the slider. BPM means beats per minute: 60 BPM is one click per second.
- Tap: tap the Tap button along with a song (at least 3 times) and the metronome finds its BPM.
- Time: pick 2/4, 3/4 or 4/4. The first click of each bar sounds different and lights up red.
- Clicks per beat: with 2 or 3, the metronome also plays the subdivisions (eighths or triplets), more softly.
Tempo markings: the Italian names and their BPM
| Tempo | BPM | How it feels | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Largo | 40–65 | very slow and calm | |
| Adagio | 66–75 | slow | |
| Andante | 76–107 | at a walking pace | |
| Moderato | 108–119 | moderate | |
| Allegro | 120–167 | fast and lively | |
| Presto | 168–208 | very fast |
How to practice with a metronome, step by step
- Pick a short passage, 2 to 4 bars.
- Start at a BPM you can play without effort. Often that's half the song's tempo.
- Play it 3 times in a row with no mistakes.
- Go up 4 to 8 BPM and repeat. If you make a mistake, go back one step.
- At the end, turn the metronome off and play once more, to see if the tempo stayed with you.
Tips to stop rushing or dragging
- Hide the click: when the note lands right on the click, you can barely hear it.
- Subdivide: at slow tempos, turn on 2 clicks per beat and count “1 and 2 and”.
- Train your inner clock: after a while with the metronome, play without it and see if the tempo held.
Games to practice timing
Dedilhado Vivo has a full metronome lesson and three games: What's the tempo?, On the click (6 levels, up to the click only on 2 and 4) and Inner clock (the metronome disappears and you keep going on your own). All free.
Frequently asked questions
What BPM should a beginner use?
Start between 60 and 80 BPM, or at half the song's tempo. Only go faster once you can play the passage 3 times in a row with no mistakes.
What does 4/4 mean on a metronome?
Each bar has 4 beats and a quarter note gets 1 beat. The first, higher click marks the start of the bar. Waltzes use 3/4.
How do I find the BPM of a song?
Tap the Tap button along with the song, at least 3 times. The metronome works out the BPM from the gap between your taps.
Does the online metronome work on a phone?
Yes. Open this page in your phone's browser and tap Start. If there's no sound on an iPhone, check that the silent switch is off.
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