FreeMetronomeOnline

Free Online Metronome. Tap. Play. Practice.

Tempo
Allegro
4

Why Use Our Metronome?

Extreme Precision

The engine schedules upcoming beats against the browser's Web Audio clock, avoiding the instability of triggering every click with a standard page timer.

Studio-Quality Sounds

Choose from sharp digital clicks, organic woodblocks, or classic cowbell sounds designed to cut through dense practice mixes.

Mobile Optimized

Massive touch targets, landscape support, and safe-area margins. Access all controls easily on any smartphone while holding your instrument.

How to Practice with a Metronome

  • 1
    Start SlowLearn the notes before you learn the speed. Set the BPM to a slow tempo like 60 BPM and ensure every note is perfectly on the beat.
  • 2
    Find a Song’s TempoTap along with the beat using Tap Tempo, then press Play to hear that pace. Adjust the BPM if you need a slower practice speed.
  • 3
    Gradually IncreaseOnce you can play a passage flawlessly three times in a row, increase the tempo by 2 to 5 BPM.

Ready to work on the notes between beats? Use the online metronome with subdivisions for guided eighth-note, triplet and sixteenth-note exercises.

Tempo Markings Reference

Classical sheet music often uses Italian tempo markings instead of numerical BPM values. Here is a quick reference guide:

TermMeaningBPM Range
LargoBroad and slow40–60
AdagioSlow and stately66–76
AndanteAt a walking pace76–108
ModeratoModerately108–120
AllegroFast, quickly, and bright120–156
PrestoVery, very fast168–200

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this metronome really free?
Yes. FreeMetronomeOnline.com is completely free to use without any hidden fees, subscriptions, or intrusive pop-ups.
How accurate is this online metronome?
It uses the browser's Web Audio clock to schedule upcoming beats. That is more stable than triggering every beat with a standard JavaScript interval, which can be delayed by page activity.
Can I use this metronome on mobile?
Yes. It is designed for modern mobile browsers with large touch controls, a compact practice view, and no app download or account required.
What are subdivisions?
Subdivisions divide each main beat into equal smaller pulses. Choose eighth notes for two pulses, triplets for three, or sixteenth notes for four pulses per beat.
How do I use tap tempo?
Tap the Tap Tempo button repeatedly in time with a song or rhythm. The metronome averages the spacing between recent taps and sets the BPM automatically.
Can I use 3/4 or 4/4 time?
Yes. Set Beats per Measure to 3 for 3/4 or 4 for 4/4. Turn on Accent to make the first beat of each measure sound different.