Free Online Metronome

Press play or hit the spacebar. Use the arrow keys to nudge the tempo.

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BPM · Allegro

How to Use This Online Metronome

  1. Set your tempo with the slider, the + and – buttons, or tap along with Tap Tempo.
  2. Choose a time signature like 4/4, 3/4, or 6/8 — beat one is accented so you always know where the bar starts.
  3. Add subdivisions (eighth notes, triplets, or sixteenths) to lock in faster rhythms.
  4. Press Start or the spacebar, and use the arrow keys to adjust the BPM while you play.

Why Practice With a Metronome?

Practicing with a metronome builds steady timing, which is what makes a band sound tight and a recording easy to edit. Start a passage slow enough to play cleanly, then raise the BPM a few beats at a time. Producers can also use it to check a song's tempo before setting up a session — or find it with our BPM calculator.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this metronome free?

Yes. The Influanto metronome is free to use in your browser with no download or sign-up required.

What BPM should I practice at?

Start at a tempo where you can play the passage cleanly — often 60 to 80 BPM — then increase it by 2 to 5 BPM once it feels comfortable, until you reach the song's target tempo.

What do tempo markings like Andante and Allegro mean?

They're traditional tempo names. Roughly: Largo is very slow (under 60 BPM), Adagio is slow (66–76), Andante is a walking pace (76–108), Moderato is moderate (108–120), Allegro is fast (120–156), and Presto is very fast (168–200).

Can I use this metronome with headphones or on my phone?

Yes. It runs in any modern browser on desktop or mobile, and plays through whatever speakers or headphones your device is using.

Does the metronome support odd time signatures?

Yes. Choose from 1/4, 2/4, 3/4, 4/4, 5/4, 6/8, and 7/8, with an optional accent on the first beat of each bar.