Metronome
Professional metronome with adjustable tempo and time signatures to help you master rhythm.
Essential Metronome Features
Everything you need to develop perfect timing and rhythm
Adjustable Tempo
Set any tempo from 40 to 240 BPM. Perfect for practicing at any speed.
Time Signatures
Support for 3/4, 4/4, 5/4, and 6/4 time signatures with accented downbeats.
Visual Feedback
Clear beat indicators help you visualize the rhythm as you play.
How to Use the Metronome
Master your rhythm and timing with our professional metronome tool
How to Use
- Set your tempo
Use the slider or preset buttons (40-240 BPM)
- Choose time signature
Select 3/4, 4/4, 5/4, or 6/4
- Start practicing
Press Start and follow the beat
- Watch the indicators
Visual beats help you stay on track
Common Tempos
- Largo (40-60 BPM)
Slow tempo for ballads and practice
- Andante (76-108 BPM)
Walking pace, comfortable speed
- Allegro (120-168 BPM)
Fast and lively tempo
- Presto (168-200 BPM)
Very fast for advanced pieces
Why Use a Metronome?
Develop Steady Timing
Build consistent rhythm and tempo control
Improve Technique
Practice difficult passages slowly
Track Progress
Gradually increase speed over time
Play with Others
Essential for ensemble playing
Master Subdivisions
Understand complex rhythms better
Professional Practice
Used by musicians worldwide
Frequently Asked Questions
Tempo range, tap tempo, time signatures, and what it costs.
- Is the Acousterr metronome free?
- Yes — the metronome is free, needs no account and installs nothing. Open the page and press play.
- What tempo range does it cover?
- Anything from 40 to 240 BPM. You can drag the slider, type a number, step it one beat at a time with the plus and minus buttons, or jump to one of the presets at 60, 80, 100, 120, 140 and 160 BPM.
- Can I tap the tempo instead of setting a number?
- Yes. Tap the tempo button in time with the music and the metronome averages the gaps between your taps to work out the BPM. Leaving a gap of more than two seconds starts a fresh measurement, so you can simply tap again to re-measure.
- Which time signatures can it play?
- 3/4, 4/4, 5/4 and 6/4. The first beat of each bar is accented and flashes, so you can hear and see where the bar starts rather than counting an undifferentiated pulse.
- Does it work on a phone?
- Yes — it runs in the browser on phones and tablets as well as on desktop. Because the audio is generated by the browser, the first press may take a moment to start the sound engine; after that the beat is scheduled ahead of time so it stays steady.
- What is the Italian tempo marking under the dial?
- It is the traditional name for the speed you have set — Largo, Adagio, Andante, Moderato, Allegro, Presto or Prestissimo. It updates as you change the BPM, which is a quick way to connect a marking written on a piece of sheet music to an actual tempo.