ChordSequence

Online metronome

free · precise · in your browser
4/4
READY
120
ALLEGRO · BPM
tap a dot: strong accent · normal · silent
Off — tempo stays constant.
Off — every bar clicks.

What is an online metronome?

A metronome keeps a steady beat so you can practice playing in time. This one runs right in your browser — free, no account, no install — and is built as a practice companion, not just a timer. It runs on the same low-level audio engine used by professional music software (the Web Audio API), so the click stays rock-solid from 20 to 400 BPM on desktop and mobile, with no drifting or lag. Your settings are remembered automatically.

How to use it

  1. Set the tempo with the slider, the − / + buttons, the arrow keys, or press TAP a few times along with the song.
  2. Pick a time signature (4/4, 3/4, 6/8…) and, if you like, a subdivision: eighth notes, triplets, sixteenths…
  3. Shape the accents by tapping the dots: strong accent, normal beat, or dashed for silent. Build patterns like X · X · for odd meters.
  4. Press play (or the space bar) and practice.
  5. Want more of a challenge? Turn on the Speed trainer to raise the BPM automatically, or Silent bars to alternate sounding and muted bars and strengthen your inner clock.

Features

Tempo 20–400 BPM
Slider, buttons, keyboard and tap tempo, with the classical tempo name (Andante, Allegro…).
Time signatures & accents
From 2/4 to 12/8. Tap the dots to build your own accent pattern, including silent beats.
Subdivisions
Eighth notes, triplets, sixteenths, quintuplets and sextuplets, with a softer in-between click.
Clean click sound
A clear, distraction-free beep with a higher-pitched accent, synthesized live — nothing to download.
Speed trainer
Raises the BPM automatically every N bars up to your target. Ideal for building speed.
Silent bars
Alternates sounding and muted bars to train your inner clock like a pro.
Visual beat indicator
A beat circle that fills as the bar progresses and highlights every accent.
Rock-solid timing
Every click is scheduled a few milliseconds ahead, so the beat never drifts or lags — even if your browser tab is busy in the background.

Keyboard shortcuts

Play / pause Space
Tempo +1 / −1 BPM ↑ / ↓
Tempo −5 / +5 BPM ← / →
Tempo +10 / −10 BPM Shift + ↑ / ↓
Tap tempo T

Frequently asked questions

Is this metronome accurate?

Yes. Every click is calculated and queued a few milliseconds ahead of time instead of firing in real time, so the beat stays rock-solid — no drifting, no lag — even if your browser tab is busy doing something else.

What BPM should I practice at?

Start at a tempo where you can play the passage with no mistakes — usually slower than you think. Raise it 2 BPM at a time, only after playing it clean three times in a row. The speed trainer automates exactly that.

What are subdivisions?

The clicks between beats: two eighth notes, three triplet notes or four sixteenths per quarter note. Practicing with subdivisions helps you place every note exactly where it belongs.

What are silent bars for?

The metronome clicks for a few bars, then goes silent while you keep the tempo internally. When the click returns you find out if you rushed or dragged. It's one of the most effective timing exercises.

Are my settings saved?

Yes — tempo, time signature and trainers are saved automatically in your browser. No account needed.

Does it work on mobile?

Yes, the layout is responsive with thumb-sized controls. On iOS, tap play once to enable audio (a system requirement).

Online metronome · free, no account, runs in your browser

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