Free Online Metronome With Subdivisions & Advanced Beat Control
This browser-based virtual metronome is your always-on practice partner for perfect rhythm. Open it on any device, set your tempo, and start a free metronome session in seconds—no download or signup required.
- Use precise tempo control from 40–300 BPM with a slider, plus and minus buttons, and tap tempo.
- Program per-beat accents and subdivisions so each beat can have its own rhythmic pattern.
- Practice in simple and compound time signatures, including dotted-quarter beats in 6/8, 9/8, and 12/8.
- Enjoy a clean, focused interface designed specifically for serious online metronome practice.
How to Use This Online Metronome (Quick Start in 3 Steps)
- Choose your meter by setting the beats per measure, note value, and beat unit, then press Play to start the click.
- Set your tempo between 40 and 300 BPM with the tempo slider or the + / – buttons, or use tap tempo to match a song.
- Shape the groove by clicking each vertical beat bar to adjust accents and using the subdivision button under each beat (1x, 2x, 3x, 4x, 6x, 8x, 16x) to hear subdivisions.
New to metronomes? Check out our guide on how to practice with a metronome to get started.
Your Complete Rhythm Toolkit
Precision Tempo Control
Set the perfect speed for any exercise, from 40 to 300 BPM, without leaving your browser.
How Tempo Control Works
- Drag the tempo slider for quick, broad adjustments.
- Use the
+and-buttons for precise, one-BPM changes. - Use tap tempo when you want the metronome to follow the speed of a song or riff.
Ideal For
- Gradually increasing speed on scales and exercises.
- Nailing the exact tempo of a specific recording.
Tap Tempo
Instantly find the BPM of any song you're hearing or thinking of.
How Tap Tempo Works
- Simply tap the "Tap" button along with the rhythm.
- The metronome automatically calculates and sets the tempo.
Best For
- Quickly matching the speed of a song you're learning by ear.
- Finding the tempo of a riff you just wrote.
Custom Time Signatures
Go beyond 4/4 and master any meter imaginable.
How Time Signatures Work
- Set the top number ("Beats Per Measure").
- Set the bottom number ("Note Value").
Perfect For
- Practicing in odd meters like 5/4 or 7/8.
- Internalizing the feel of waltzes (3/4) or ballads (6/8).
Advanced Subdivisions & Accents
Turn this into a powerful online metronome with subdivisions and detailed accents so you can program intricate rhythms, not just simple clicks.
How Subdivisions Work
- Click a beat's volume bar to create accents or rests.
- Click the subdivision button below a beat to cycle through values like 1x, 2x, 3x, 4x, 6x, 8x, and 16x for straight notes, triplets, and more complex groupings.
Great For
- Practicing swing rhythms, syncopation, and polyrhythms.
- Simulating drum patterns to make practice more musical.
Learn more about musical subdivision and how to master rhythm with your metronome.
Beat Unit Definition
Change the core pulse to match how you feel the music.
How Beat Units Work
- Use the beat unit selector to choose whether the BPM follows quarter notes, eighth notes, or (in compound meters) dotted quarter notes.
- In 6/8, 9/8, and 12/8 you can select a dotted-quarter beat so the metronome clicks with the real underlying pulse.
Ideal For
- Practicing fast passages where the eighth-note pulse is dominant.
- Building a solid rhythmic foundation in compound meters.
Custom Sound Styles
Choose a click sound that cuts through the mix and keeps you focused.
How Sound Styles Work
- Open the "Sound style" menu.
- Select your preferred click sound.
Best For
- Finding a tone that doesn't clash with your instrument.
- Reducing ear fatigue during long practice sessions.
Learn More About Metronome Practice
How to Practice With a Metronome: A Guide for Beginners
This beginner's guide transforms the metronome into your best tool for building flawless rhythm and confidence.
What is Subdivision in Music? A Guide to Mastering Rhythm
Stop just playing on the clicks and learn how to feel the space between them. This guide explains musical subdivision and provides step-by-step metronome drills.
Online Metronome FAQ
What is an online metronome and how does it work?
An online metronome is a web-based tool that plays a steady click so you can practice with consistent timing. This site gives you a free metronome in your browser with controls for tempo, time signature, beat unit, accents, and subdivisions so the click matches exactly how you feel the groove.
Is this metronome free to use?
Yes. This virtual metronome is completely free to use and runs entirely online—there is no app to install and no account to create. Just open the page, set your tempo, and start practicing.
How do I practice subdivisions and triplets with this metronome?
Click the subdivision button under each beat to cycle through values like 1x, 2x, 3x, 4x, 6x, 8x, and 16x. This turns the tool into an online metronome with subdivisions so you can hear straight sixteenth-notes, triplets, and more complex groupings while you play.
Can I change time signatures, beat accents, and beat units?
Absolutely. Use the time signature controls to set the beats per measure and note value, click each vertical bar to choose mute, light, medium, or strong accents, and use the beat unit selector to switch between quarters, eighths, and dotted quarters in compound meters like 6/8, 9/8, and 12/8.
Does this online metronome work on mobile, tablet, and desktop?
Yes. The metronome is built with modern web technology and works in current browsers on phones, tablets, laptops, and desktop computers. As long as your device can play sound from a browser, you can use this free online metronome.
What tempo range does this metronome support?
You can set any tempo between 40 and 300 BPM. Use the slider for big moves, the plus and minus buttons for fine adjustments, or tap tempo to have the metronome follow the speed of a song or idea in your head.
How is this different from other free metronome apps?
Many free metronomes stop at a basic click. This one adds per-beat accents, flexible subdivisions, and dotted-quarter support in compound meters, all in a clean layout that keeps the online metronome front and center while still providing helpful explanations and practice ideas below.
We're always looking for ways to improve the metronome.