Audio-clock timing
Ticks are scheduled ahead on the Web Audio timeline for steadier musical timing than a visual timer alone can provide.
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Online Metronome
A precise, deeply customizable pulse for real practice: tap a tempo, shape the meter, hear every subdivision, and build speed without losing the groove.
Audio is generated in this browser
Web Audio clock
Ready for practice
Space play / stopT tap↑ ↓ tempo
Andante
Beat pattern · click to change
Accent → normal → mute
Accent Normal Mute
METER
4/4
PULSE
Quarter
PRACTICE
00:00
No microphone, samples, or uploads. Tick voices are synthesized locally, and your preferred practice setup is saved only in this browser.
A better practice loop
Set the pulse, shape the feel, build control.
A metronome is most useful when it supports the music instead of merely counting. Start with a clear pulse, expose the subdivisions you need, then remove support as your internal time strengthens.
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Set or tap your tempo
Choose 20–300 BPM with the dial, use a musical tempo preset, or tap the pulse you already hear.
- 02
Shape the pulse
Select a time signature and subdivision, add swing, then click individual beats to cycle between accent, normal, and muted.
- 03
Practice with intention
Choose a tick voice and volume, use keyboard controls while holding your instrument, or enable the trainer to raise the tempo by measured steps.
Made for musicians
More than a play button and a BPM number.
Rhythm-level control
Practice straight or swung subdivisions across custom meters, with a three-state accent pattern for every beat in the bar.
Progressive tempo trainer
Set a target, step size, and number of bars per increase so difficult passages speed up without interrupting the flow.
Metronome practice questions
Use the click without becoming dependent on it.
How accurate is this online metronome?+
The metronome schedules clicks slightly ahead using the browser's Web Audio clock, which is designed for precise audio timing. Device output latency can vary, but the spacing between scheduled ticks remains stable under normal use.
How do I use tap tempo?+
Tap the Tap tempo button or press T several times at the pulse you want. The metronome averages the recent intervals and updates the BPM. Pause for two seconds to begin a fresh measurement.
What do the beat accent controls mean?+
Click a numbered beat to cycle it through accent, normal, and muted. Accents use the strongest and highest tick; muted beats silence that beat and its subdivisions while preserving the bar structure.
When should I use subdivisions?+
Eighth notes help place offbeats, triplets clarify compound or triplet phrasing, and sixteenth notes expose uneven internal timing. Return to quarter-note pulses as your time becomes more secure.
What does the swing control change?+
With eighth-note subdivision selected, swing lengthens the first half of each beat and shortens the second. At 50% the eighth notes are straight; higher values create a progressively stronger long-short feel.
How should I use the tempo trainer?+
Start below the fastest tempo you can play cleanly, choose a small increase such as 2 BPM every four bars, and set a realistic target. If accuracy or relaxation breaks down, lower the starting tempo rather than forcing the target.
Does the metronome keep recording audio?+
No. It generates tick sounds locally with the Web Audio API and does not use your microphone. Settings are saved only in this browser.
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