Online Metronome

Keep steady time while you practise. Set the tempo in beats per minute, choose a time signature, and hear an accented click on the downbeat. Tap a few beats and it works out the tempo for you.

  • 100% free
  • No sign-up
  • No clutter or popups
  • Works offline
  • Accurate & distraction-free
Read the guide: How to Practise with a Metronome
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How it works

  1. 1

    Set the tempo

    Drag the slider or use the buttons to set the BPM, or tap the beat to find it automatically.

  2. 2

    Pick the time signature

    Choose how many beats are in each bar; the first beat gets a higher accent click.

  3. 3

    Start and play

    Press start and play along. The beat dots light up so you can follow it by eye as well as ear.

Great for

  • ✓ Instrument and vocal practice
  • ✓ Keeping ensembles in time
  • ✓ Building speed gradually on a passage
  • ✓ Drum and rhythm exercises

No clutter, no popups, no waiting

This tool runs entirely in your browser, so it starts instantly and keeps working offline once the page has loaded. There is no sign-up, no popups fighting for your attention, and nothing is sent anywhere. Add it to your home screen and it opens like a real app.

Frequently asked questions

How steady is the tempo?
Each click is scheduled ahead of time on the audio clock rather than fired by a regular timer, which is what keeps a metronome from drifting or stuttering. The result is a click that stays locked to the tempo you set.
What does tap tempo do?
Tap the button in time with a beat a few times and it measures the gaps and sets the BPM to match. It is the quickest way to match the tempo of a song you are hearing without counting.
What is the accent on the first beat for?
The first beat of each bar plays a higher, louder click so you can feel where the bar begins. Changing the time signature changes how many beats pass before that accent comes round again.
Does it work offline?
Yes. Once the page has loaded it keeps running with no connection, because the whole tool runs in your browser. You can install it to your home screen and open it like an app.
Do I need an account, and is anything tracked?
No account and no sign-up. The tool runs on your own device, so there is nothing to log in to and your settings stay on your machine. No popups, no clutter.