Understanding the result
The pulse follows the chosen BPM and bar length, with a higher first beat marking each new bar.
Audio and music
Metronome
Set the tempo and beats per bar, then press Start. The first beat of each bar sounds a little higher.
100BPM
1234
Sound starts after a click. Audio timing can vary slightly on busy devices.
How to use this tool
- Choose a tempo in beats per minute.
- Choose how many beats are in a bar.
- Start and play along; stop when done.
Troubleshooting
- Press Start to unlock browser audio and check the current output if beats are silent.
- Close demanding tabs or apps if timing sounds uneven on a busy device.
Browser and device limitations
Web Audio scheduling is suitable for practice, but output latency and device load can cause small timing differences.
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Common questions
What is BPM?
Beats per minute. At 60 BPM, one beat sounds each second.
What does beats per bar change?
It changes where the stronger first beat repeats, such as every third or fourth beat.
Can I tap a tempo into this metronome?
No. Set BPM directly with the available tempo control.