120 BPM Metronome
Steady click at 120 beats per minute
Speed trainer · raise the tempo automatically
Shortcuts: Space start/stop · ↑ ↓ tempo ±1 (hold Shift for ±5) · T tap tempo. Tap a beat light to cycle accent → normal → silent.
About 120 BPM Metronome
This metronome is already set to 120 BPM, a bright Allegro tempo and one of the most common tempos in pop, dance and rock music, also the top of the recommended range for CPR chest compressions. Press Start, and change the time signature, subdivisions and sound to suit what you're practising.
- Set the tempo with the slider, the − and + buttons, the arrow keys or Tap tempo.
- Choose a time signature and subdivision, and tap beat lights to change accents.
- Press Start (or Space). Turn on the speed trainer to raise the tempo automatically.
Frequently asked
How fast is 120 BPM?
120 beats per minute is one beat every 0.5 seconds.
Can I change the tempo?
Yes. Use the slider, the − and + buttons, the arrow keys or Tap tempo.
Is the timing accurate?
Yes. Clicks are scheduled on the audio clock, so they don't drift even over long practice sessions.
Is what I type sent to a server?
No. The tool runs entirely in your browser and there's no server behind it, so what you type never leaves your device and nothing is stored. You can check: it keeps working if you go offline after the page has loaded.
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