Young Composer Program
Online metronome
Free online metronome
A practice metronome with a speed trainer that raises the tempo as you improve. Free, in your browser.
Metronome
Practice metronome
Space starts and stops, T taps the tempo, arrow keys nudge the BPM.
How to use the metronome
Set the tempo in beats per minute (BPM) and press Start. Play along so that your notes land exactly with the click. Use the speed trainer to raise the tempo a little at a time as a passage becomes comfortable.
How to practise with a metronome
Start slower than you think you need: at a tempo where you can play a passage perfectly. Once it feels easy several times in a row, raise the speed by a few BPM. Clean playing at a slow tempo builds speed faster than rushing at a fast one.
Count out loud and tap your foot with the click as you play. It builds an inner sense of time that stays with you when the metronome is off.
Frequently asked questions
What does BPM mean?
Beats per minute: how many clicks you hear in one minute. 60 BPM is one click per second.
What tempo should I practise at?
The tempo at which you can play the passage cleanly. Speed up gradually from there.
Is it free?
Yes. It is free and works in your browser with no sign-up.
Learn with a teacher
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Prism School of Music teaches in Gurgaon, South Delhi and Faridabad, for kids and adults. Start with a free demo.