A metronome ticking at 90 beats per minute (Andante), with one click every 0.67 seconds. Press Start, or change the tempo, time signature and accents below.
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Andante
666.7 ms per beat
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Tempo
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Time signature
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Subdivision
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Note lengths at 90 BPM
Quarter note = 1 beat
Note
Length
Rate
Whole note
2,666.7 ms
0.38 Hz
Half note
1,333.3 ms
0.75 Hz
Dotted quarter
1,000.0 ms
1.00 Hz
Quarter note
666.7 ms
1.50 Hz
Quarter triplet
444.4 ms
2.25 Hz
Dotted eighth
500.0 ms
2.00 Hz
Eighth note
333.3 ms
3.00 Hz
Eighth triplet
222.2 ms
4.50 Hz
Sixteenth note
166.7 ms
6.00 Hz
What 90 BPM feels like
90 BPM is 1.50 beats per second. In the Italian tempo terms musicians use, this is Andante, which means “at a walking pace”.
Music often played around this tempo: reggae, hip-hop.
Producers use these lengths to time delay effects. For the classic rhythmic echo at 90 BPM, set the delay to the dotted-eighth value.
A steady 90 BPM click (Andante) keeps your timing even while you practise a passage at exactly this speed.
How to use it
Press Start, set the time signature and subdivision, and tap the beat dots to change accents. Turn on the speed trainer to raise the tempo for you.
Frequently asked questions
How fast is 90 BPM?
90 beats per minute is 1.50 beats per second, so one beat lasts 666.7 milliseconds.
What tempo marking is 90 BPM?
In classical music, 90 BPM counts as Andante, which means “at a walking pace”. Each tempo marking covers a range of speeds, so the exact speed differs between pieces and performers.
What kind of music is around 90 BPM?
Typical styles of music around 90 BPM include reggae, hip-hop. Every song is different, so use tap tempo and tap along with a track to find its exact BPM.
How should I practise with a metronome at 90 BPM?
This is a comfortable practice tempo. Play the passage three times in a row without mistakes. Then raise the tempo by 5 BPM, or let the speed trainer do it for you.
