Metronome with Subdivisions
Free online metronome with subdivisions — hear eighth notes, triplets, or sixteenths on the first tap. Adjust the inner grid, tempo, and time signature right here.
What Are Subdivisions?
Subdivisions are the smaller clicks that happen between the main beats. When your metronome is set to 2× (eighth notes), you hear two clicks per beat — the downbeat and the "and." At 3× you get triplets; at 4× you get sixteenth notes. This inner grid is what keeps your timing precise during fast passages, syncopated rhythms, and ensemble playing.
This metronome is pre-configured to demonstrate eighth-note subdivisions (2×). Press Play to hear it, then click the subdivision button under any beat to try triplets or sixteenths.
How to Use Subdivisions
- Press Play — the metronome starts with eighth-note subdivisions already enabled (2 clicks per beat).
- Tap the subdivision button (labeled "2×" below each beat block) to cycle through 1×, 2×, 3×, 4×, and beyond.
- Mix and match — each beat can carry a different subdivision, so you can program swing, polyrhythms, or syncopated patterns.
- Adjust tempo and accents — every other control works exactly as on the home metronome.
Common Subdivision Patterns
Eighth Notes (2×)
Two clicks per beat. Count "1-and-2-and-3-and-4-and." The go-to for building timing accuracy.
Triplets (3×)
Three clicks per beat. Count "1-trip-let-2-trip-let…" Essential for swing, shuffle, and compound meters.
Sixteenth Notes (4×)
Four clicks per beat. Count "1-e-and-a-2-e-and-a…" The foundation for funk, rock, and fast technical passages.
Go Deeper
What is Subdivision in Music? A Guide to Mastering Rhythm
Step-by-step drills that teach you to feel the inner grid — not just click on it.
How to Practice With a Metronome: A Guide for Beginners
Build a solid rhythmic foundation from the ground up — starts with the basics and works up to subdivision drills.