Browser Metronome

Use a free online metronome with steady browser audio, adjustable BPM, time signatures, a first-beat accent, and Tap Tempo.

Set a tempo and press Start. Clicks are generated locally in your browser.

Choose a whole-number tempo from 1 to 1000 BPM.

Current beat

Waiting for the first beat

Tap along a few times. A pause starts a fresh tempo estimate.

Settings

Keyboard: Space starts or stops · T taps tempo when a form control is not focused.

What this tool does

Set a tempo and hear evenly scheduled clicks generated by your browser.

How to use the tool

  1. Enter a BPM value or tap Tap Tempo a few times, then press Start.
  2. Choose a time signature, first-beat accent, and click sound to suit your practice.

Useful applications

  • Practice an instrument with a steady pulse.
  • Estimate a song or passage tempo by tapping along.
  • Keep a consistent beat during rehearsal or timing exercises.

Notes and limitations

  • Audio is generated locally with Web Audio. Your browser may require a user action before playback can begin.
  • BPM sets the pulse rate. In 6/8, the metronome marks six eighth-note pulses per measure.

Frequently asked questions

Can I change the tempo while it is running?

Yes. A valid BPM change or setting change takes effect immediately and starts a fresh measure.

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