What BPM should I practise at?

The fastest tempo at which you play the exercise with no mistakes and no tension. For many beginner exercises that is 60–80 BPM. Go up 5 BPM only when it sounds clean.

Does it work on my phone?

Yes. Clicks are scheduled on the browser's audio clock, so it keeps time on phones. On iPhone it plays even with the silent switch on.

Does it work offline?

Yes. Once you have opened it, the metronome works without internet. You can also install Fretster as an app on your home screen.

What does the speed trainer do?

It raises the tempo for you: for example from 80 to 120 BPM, 5 BPM every 4 bars. You just play. When you stop, the metronome goes back to the starting tempo so you can repeat the run.

Tap the Tap button along with a song or the beat in your head: the metronome works out the BPM from your last few taps.

Tools · Metronome

Online metronome

Free and accurate, right in your browser. Set the tempo and time signature, and play along.

120BPM · Allegro

Space: start/stop · ↑ ↓: ±1 BPM (Shift ±5) · T: tap

Speed trainer

Raises the tempo by itself every few bars, up to your target.

Time signature

Subdivision

Sound

Volume

80%

Next step

Practise with a routine at this tempo

A guided 10-minute session with the metronome built in, and your BPM saved every day.

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How to practise with a metronome

Start at a tempo you can play with no mistakes and no tension, even if it feels slow. That's your clean BPM: the starting point for each day.

When it sounds clean a few times in a row, go up 5 BPM. If you start making mistakes, drop back to the last tempo. Small, frequent steps work better than forcing it.

Use subdivisions to hear every note: with eighths or sixteenths the metronome clicks exactly where each note goes, so it's easier to notice when you rush or drag.

Tempo markings and BPM

The classical tempo names and the BPM range usually given for each. Tap a row to use that tempo.

Marking	BPM	Feel
	40–60	Very slow, broad
	66–76	Slow
	76–108	Walking pace
	108–120	Moderate
	120–156	Fast and bright
	156–176	Lively and fast
	168–200	Very fast
	200–300	As fast as possible

Questions

What BPM should I practise at?: The fastest tempo at which you play the exercise with no mistakes and no tension. For many beginner exercises that is 60–80 BPM. Go up 5 BPM only when it sounds clean.
Does it work on my phone?: Yes. Clicks are scheduled on the browser's audio clock, so it keeps time on phones. On iPhone it plays even with the silent switch on.
Does it work offline?: Yes. Once you have opened it, the metronome works without internet. You can also install Fretster as an app on your home screen.
What does the speed trainer do?: It raises the tempo for you: for example from 80 to 120 BPM, 5 BPM every 4 bars. You just play. When you stop, the metronome goes back to the starting tempo so you can repeat the run.
What is tap tempo?: Tap the Tap button along with a song or the beat in your head: the metronome works out the BPM from your last few taps.