FREE ONLINE METRONOME

A free online metronome for focused practice: accurate timing, time signatures, subdivisions, a practice timer and advanced training modes. No registration required.

ONLINE METRONOME

Choose a tempo, time signature and subdivision, then press Start. Audio begins after you interact with the metronome.

HOW TO USE THE METRONOME

1. Choose your BPM

BPM means beats per minute. Start at a comfortable speed, perhaps 60–80 BPM, and increase the tempo only once you can play cleanly.

2. Set the time signature

Most music uses 4/4, but you can also practise in 3/4, 5/8, 7/8, 9/8 and other meters. The pulse and accents adjust automatically in odd eighth-note meters.

3. Choose a subdivision

Practise quarter notes, eighth notes, triplets or sixteenth notes. In eighth-note meters, the available subdivisions adjust to keep each bar counted correctly.

Tip: use Tap Tempo to find the speed of a song. Tap along with the beat several times and the metronome calculates the BPM.

MORE THAN A BASIC CLICK

Essential controls remain visible, while advanced practice modes can be expanded whenever you need them.

Practice timer and total time

Set a practice duration or track the length of your session. Your total practice time is stored separately on this device until you reset it or leave the metronome unused for 24 hours.

Silence trainer

Choose how many bars are audible and how many are silent. The silent bars test whether you can maintain a steady pulse without constantly following the click.

Tempo trainer

Set a starting and target BPM, a tempo increment and the number of bars between changes. The metronome automatically speeds up or slows down while you focus on playing.

Triplet swing

Enable a precise 2:1 triplet swing feel to practise shuffles, jazz, blues and related styles.

Subdivision pyramid

Move automatically through quarter notes, eighth notes, triplets, sixteenth notes, sextuplets and thirty-second notes, then back down. Choose 1, 2 or 4 bars per stage.

Accent exercises

Move accents through every sixteenth-note or triplet position. In the custom grid, each note can be normal, accented or muted.

HOW TO PRACTISE EFFECTIVELY

Begin at a speed where you can play accurately and without unnecessary tension.
Use the timer to practise in focused 5–10 minute blocks.
Increase tempo in small steps of 2–5 BPM.
Record yourself and listen for notes that rush ahead of or fall behind the click.
Explore different subdivisions, odd meters and the subdivision pyramid.
Try the silence trainer: start with three audible bars and one silent bar, then gradually lengthen the silence.
Shift accents between sixteenth-note and triplet positions to improve control and coordination.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How do I use the online metronome?

Choose your BPM, time signature and subdivision, then press Start. Adjust the tempo with the slider, number field or buttons, or use Tap Tempo to match the beat of a song.

What BPM should I start with?

60–80 BPM can be a useful starting point, but accuracy matters more than speed. Increase by 2–5 BPM once the exercise feels controlled.

How do I enable fullscreen on my phone?

Press Fullscreen to expand the metronome. Scroll within it to change settings, and press Exit Fullscreen to return.

How does the metronome count 5/8 or 7/8?

In eighth-note meters, BPM represents eighth-note pulses: five pulses in 5/8 or seven in 7/8. Choose accent groupings such as 2+3, 3+2 or 2+2+3.

What is the difference between session time and total practice time?

The session timer displays elapsed time or time remaining. Total practice time accumulates time across the metronome and its practice modes. Reset it manually or let it clear after 24 hours of inactivity.

What are the tempo trainer and silence trainer?

The tempo trainer automatically adjusts BPM after a selected number of bars. The silence trainer alternates audible and silent bars to build a stronger internal pulse.

Do I need to register?

No. Everyone can use the online metronome without registration or a login.

Is my practice data saved?

Your total practice time and TAKTAS settings are saved locally on your device. Practice information is not sent to the teacher’s CRM or linked to your identity.

Will the metronome work when I lock my phone?

Mobile browsers may pause audio when the screen locks, so keep the page visible while practising. On supported devices, TAKTAS requests that the screen remain awake.

Is the metronome free?

Yes. It is free to use on phones, tablets and computers.

WANT TO IMPROVE YOUR PLAYING?

In one-to-one drum lessons, we put metronome practice to practical use while developing technique, coordination, timing and musicality.