Tap the button, or press T, in time with the beat of any song to measure its BPM (beats per minute). The metronome then switches to that tempo, so you can play along right away.
Tap button or T key
Built-in metronome
Averages your last taps
Free, no sign-up
Tempo
BPM
Allegro
Time signature
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Subdivision
Speed trainerOff
Tempo markings
BPM ranges
Marking
Meaning
BPM
Grave
very slow and solemn
20–40
Largo
broadly
40–60
Adagio
slow, at ease
66–76
Andante
at a walking pace
76–108
Moderato
moderately
108–120
Allegro
fast and bright
120–156
Vivace
lively
156–176
Presto
very fast
168–200
Prestissimo
as fast as possible
200+
How tap tempo works
Each tap is timed to the millisecond. The tempo comes from the average gap between your last six taps, so a few uneven taps hardly matter. If you stop for two seconds, the count starts again.
Tap on the quarter-note beat, which is the beat you would clap along to. If the result is twice as fast or twice as slow as you expect, you tapped eighth notes or half notes.
How to use tap tempo
Why use it
It finds the tempo of any song in seconds, so you can practise along at the right speed or set a delay effect.
How to use it
Tap the Tap button, or press T, on every beat of the song. After a few taps the BPM appears and the metronome jumps to it.
Frequently asked questions
How do I find the BPM of a song?
Play the song and tap the Tap button or the T key on every beat. After four or more taps, the BPM appears next to the button and the metronome switches to it.
How many taps do I need?
Two taps give a first rough result. Six or more give a steady result, because the tool uses the average of your last six taps.
Why does the BPM jump around?
Uneven taps change the average. Keep tapping steadily for a few more beats, or wait two seconds to start a new count.
