The click uses your browser's Web Audio clock rather than treating a JavaScript timer as the beat. A short look-ahead loop schedules each sound on that audio timeline, which keeps ordinary page rendering delays from accumulating into tempo drift. The tab pauses the metronome when it moves to the background because mobile browsers may throttle timers or interrupt audio there.
Private browser utility / Social & Creator
Free Online Metronome
Runs entirely in your browser - no upload, no sign-up.
Tempo
BPM
BriskWhat is an online metronome?
An online metronome produces an even click at your chosen beats per minute so you can practice steady timing without installing an app. Set or tap the tempo, choose a time signature and subdivision, then follow the audible click and visual beat marker. Audio is generated on your device after you press Start.
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How to use
- 01Set or tap the tempo
Enter a BPM from 30 to 300, move the slider, choose a preset, or tap the Tap tempo control at least twice.
- 02Choose the pulse
Select 2 to 12 beats per bar and quarter-note, eighth-note, triplet, or sixteenth-note subdivisions.
- 03Set the sound
Keep the first-beat accent on when you want a clear downbeat, then adjust the volume before you begin.
- 04Start and practice
Press Start metronome or use Space when focus is outside a control. Follow the click and beat markers, then pause when you are done.
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Who it's for
- Instrument practice - slow a difficult passage down, play it cleanly, then raise the tempo in small steps.
- Rhythm and subdivision drills - hear eighth notes, triplets, or sixteenth notes between the main beats.
- Songwriting and rehearsal - tap along to an idea or reference track, then practice against the measured BPM.
- Odd-meter practice - use 5, 7, or more beats per bar with an accented first beat to keep your place.
FAQ
Is this online metronome free?
Yes. The metronome is free to use with no account, download, session limit, or locked tempo range. It includes tap tempo, 2 to 12 beats per bar, four subdivision choices, a downbeat accent, volume control, and visual beat markers.
Does the metronome upload or record audio?
No. The page does not request microphone access, record your playing, or upload audio. It creates short oscillator clicks locally through the browser's Web Audio API after you press Start. Site-level analytics or fonts may still make ordinary page requests, so the claim is limited to the metronome audio itself.
What BPM range can I use?
You can set any whole tempo from 30 to 300 BPM. Values outside that range are brought to the nearest limit. This covers slow technical work, common practice tempos, and fast subdivision exercises without producing impractically dense browser audio.
How does tap tempo work?
Tap the button or press T in time with the pulse you hear. After two valid taps, the tool averages the latest intervals and converts their duration to BPM. A pause longer than two seconds starts a new measurement, and the most recent eight intervals are used to keep the result responsive.
What do the subdivision options mean?
Quarter notes play one click per beat. Eighth notes play two, triplets play three, and sixteenth notes play four evenly spaced clicks inside each beat. The main beat uses a stronger tone than the clicks between beats, while beat one can use a separate accent.
Why does the metronome need me to press Start?
Modern browsers generally block sound that starts without a user action. Pressing Start gives the page permission to create or resume its audio context. If sound is still blocked, allow audio for the site, check your device volume, and press Start again.
Will the metronome keep playing in a background tab?
No. It pauses when the page becomes hidden. Browsers can throttle JavaScript timers or interrupt audio when a tab is backgrounded, especially on mobile. Stopping clearly avoids a misleading click that becomes intermittent. Return to the tab and press Start to begin again from beat one.