Metronome

About Metronome

This online metronome is a versatile rhythm tool for musicians, drummers, and music students. Set any tempo from 30 to 240 BPM, choose your time signature, and practice with precision. You can also generate and download click tracks as WAV files for use in your DAW or for recording sessions.

How do I use the metronome?

1) Set your desired BPM (tempo), 2) Choose time signature (4/4, 3/4, etc.), 3) Adjust volume, 4) Click 'Start Metronome' to begin. The visual indicator will pulse with each beat. The first beat of each measure can be accented for easier counting.

What is BPM?

BPM (Beats Per Minute) is the tempo or speed of music. 60 BPM = 1 beat per second. Common tempos: 60-80 BPM (slow/ballad), 100-120 BPM (moderate/pop), 140-180 BPM (fast/dance). Use Quick Tempo Presets for common classical tempo markings.

What are time signatures?

Time signature shows how beats are grouped. 4/4 (most common): 4 beats per measure. 3/4 (waltz): 3 beats per measure. 6/8 (compound): 6 beats per measure in 2 groups. The top number is beats per measure, bottom number is which note gets one beat.

What does 'Accent First Beat' mean?

When enabled, the first beat of each measure will sound different (higher pitch, louder). This helps you keep track of where you are in the measure. For example, in 4/4 time: ONE-two-three-four, ONE-two-three-four. Very useful for practicing.

What are the different click sounds?

Classic Click: Traditional metronome sound (high/low pitches). Beep: Electronic beep tones. Wood Block: Percussive wooden sound. Drum Stick: Stick click sound similar to counting off in a band. Choose what you find easiest to hear or prefer aesthetically.

What is a click track?

A click track is a pre-recorded metronome track that musicians play along with during recording or live performance. Export your custom click track as a WAV file to import into your DAW (Logic, Pro Tools, Ableton, etc.) or use for practice sessions.

What is count-in?

Count-in adds extra bars at the beginning of the click track before the main section starts. This gives you time to prepare before playing. 1 bar count-in means you'll hear 4 clicks (in 4/4) before the main track. Useful for recording.

Can I practice odd time signatures?

Yes! The metronome supports 5/4 (5 beats per measure) and 7/8 (7 eighth notes per measure) for progressive rock, jazz, and world music. These are challenging to count, so the accent on beat 1 really helps.

How do I improve my timing with a metronome?

Start slow (60-80 BPM), play perfectly in time, then gradually increase tempo by 5-10 BPM. Practice difficult passages slowly until perfect. Use accent on beat 1 to stay oriented. Record yourself playing with metronome to check accuracy. Practice regularly, even 10 minutes daily helps tremendously.

What BPM should I use for practice?

Start at 50-70% of target tempo. Master the passage perfectly at slow speed, then increase gradually. For example, if target is 120 BPM, start at 60-80 BPM. Increase 5 BPM at a time once comfortable. Slow practice builds muscle memory and accuracy.

Can I use this for live performance?

Yes! Many musicians use metronomes or click tracks for live performance via in-ear monitors. This keeps the band together and syncs with backing tracks. Export your click track and load it into your playback system or tablet.

What file format is exported?

Click tracks are exported as WAV files (PCM, 16-bit, 44.1 kHz stereo). WAV is uncompressed and compatible with all DAWs and music software. The files are high quality and sync-accurate for professional use.