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From the tool guide: common questions about Online Metronome & Tap Tempo
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How accurate is this metronome?
Clicks are scheduled ahead on the audio clock, so timing does not drift the way timer-based metronomes do.
From the tool guide Ask a follow-upHow does tap tempo work?
It averages the time between your last several taps and converts it to beats per minute.
From the tool guide Ask a follow-upWhat BPM should I practise at?
Start at a speed you can play perfectly, then raise it gradually.
From the tool guide Ask a follow-upWhat does Andante or Allegro mean?
They are traditional Italian tempo names: Andante is walking pace (76–108 BPM), Allegro is fast (120–156 BPM).
From the tool guide Ask a follow-upCan I change the time signature?
Yes — choose 1 to 12 beats per bar. The first beat is accented.
From the tool guide Ask a follow-upDoes it work offline?
Once the page is loaded it keeps working without a connection.
From the tool guide Ask a follow-upWhat this tool does
A metronome gives musicians a steady beat to practise against. This online metronome schedules every click with the Web Audio clock instead of an ordinary JavaScript timer, so the tempo stays rock steady even when the tab is busy — the usual reason simple web metronomes drift or stutter.
How to use it, step by step
- Set the tempo with the slider, number box or by tapping.
- Choose beats per bar and a subdivision.
- Press Start (or the space bar) and play along.
- Adjust the volume and tempo as you improve.
Tips from the guide
- Start slower than you think and increase 5 BPM at a time.
- Turn on subdivisions when practising fast passages.
- Use headphones for a clearer click over your instrument.
- Tap at least 6 times for an accurate BPM.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Practising only at your comfortable speed.
- Tapping irregularly, which gives a wrong average.
- Relying on a phone speaker that is too quiet to hear over an instrument.
Who uses it
- Musicians and students. Practise scales, pieces and rhythm at a steady tempo.
- Drummers and producers. Work out the BPM of a track or set a click.
- Dancers and runners. Keep a steady cadence at a chosen beat.
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