Free Metronome
A precise online metronome with tap tempo.
What is the Metronome?
Steady time is the foundation of good playing, and a metronome is how you build it. Instead of hunting for a physical one or a paid app, this metronome runs right in your browser — set a tempo, pick a time signature, and get a clean click with an accented downbeat so you always know where beat one is.
It's built on your browser's audio clock, so the beat stays rock-steady, and everything runs on your device.
Last updated: Aug 27, 2026
What does this tool do?
It plays a precise click from 30 to 300 BPM. The first beat of each bar is accented so you can feel the meter, and you can set 2, 3, 4 or 6 beats per bar. If you don't know the tempo of a piece, tap the tempo button in time and it works out the BPM for you.
Because clicks are scheduled against the Web Audio clock rather than a plain timer, the beat doesn't drift the way a simple interval would.
Key features
30–300 BPM
Slider and fine +/- buttons for any tempo.
Accented downbeat
Beat one of each bar stands out.
Time signatures
2, 3, 4 or 6 beats per bar.
Tap tempo
Tap in time to find a song's BPM.
Accurate
Uses the audio clock, so it won't drift.
Example
Common use cases
- Musicians — Practise in time on any instrument.
- Singers — Hold tempo through a phrase.
- Students — Build steady timing from the start.
- Teachers — Set a tempo for a lesson or exam piece.
- Producers — Find a track's BPM with tap tempo.
- Dancers — Rehearse a routine at a set count.
Benefits
- No app or hardware — it's in your browser.
- The accented downbeat keeps you oriented.
- Tap tempo finds a BPM by ear.
- Free and accurate.
Tips
- Learn a hard passage slowly first, then raise the tempo a few BPM at a time until it's up to speed.
- Use tap tempo to match a recording, then practise along at that BPM.
- Set the beats per bar to match the piece so the accent lands on the true downbeat.
- Practise placing notes exactly on the click — if you can hear the click 'disappear' under your note, you're locked in.
- Keep the browser tab active; some devices throttle audio in background tabs.
Common mistakes to avoid
Only ever practising fast
Fix: Slow, clean reps with the click build accuracy that speed alone won't.
Ignoring the downbeat accent
Fix: Line the accent up with beat one so you're feeling the real meter, not a shifted one.
Fighting the click
Fix: Aim to play exactly with it, not just near it — treat the click as the beat, not a suggestion.
Backgrounding the tab
Fix: Keep it active and your volume up so timing stays precise and audible.
How it works
- 1
Set the tempo
Drag the slider or tap the tempo.
- 2
Choose the meter
Beats per bar, with an accented downbeat.
- 3
Press start
A steady click keeps you in time.
Frequently asked questions
It schedules clicks against the Web Audio clock rather than a plain timer, so the beat stays steady and doesn't drift like a simple interval would.
Tap the button in time with a song and it works out the BPM for you, so you can match a tempo by ear.
Yes — choose 2, 3, 4 or 6 beats per bar, and the first beat of each bar is accented.
It schedules clicks against the Web Audio clock rather than a plain timer, so the beat stays steady and doesn't drift.
Tap the button in time with a song and it calculates the BPM for you, so you can match a tempo by ear.
Yes — choose 2, 3, 4 or 6 beats per bar, and the first beat of each bar is accented.
Yes — free, no sign-up, and it runs entirely in your browser.
Conclusion
A precise, always-ready metronome with an accented downbeat, adjustable meter and tap tempo. Practise slow before fast, line the accent up with beat one, and use it to lock your timing in — all free, right in your browser.