Simple Metronome: Guide
- Intent
- Free online metronome for practice: set a BPM and get a clean click track with stable timing, without extra modes or menus.
- What it does
- Plays a short click at your chosen BPM using Web Audio scheduling.
- Key features
- 1-300 BPM, Start/stop, Low-latency scheduling
- Privacy
- Runs locally in your browser. No audio is uploaded.
- Best for
- Guitar, piano, drums, and vocal practice with a simple click
- Slow tempo work and clean warm-ups (60-120 BPM and up)
- Anyone searching 'metronome online bpm'
- Why this tool
- Minimal UI: BPM + start/stop, nothing else to configure
- Low-latency Web Audio scheduling for steadier clicks
- Local-only: no audio uploads
How to use
- 1Set the BPM (beats per minute).
- 2Press START to begin the click.
- 3Press STOP to stop the click.
- 4Adjust BPM while stopped, then start again.
Common mistakes
- Expecting accented downbeats or subdivisions (this is a single, even click).
- Trying to change BPM while playing (stop first; controls are disabled).
- Muted device audio or blocked audio output.
Examples
Warm-up at 60 BPM
BPM: 60
START
Practice slowly, then increase to 80, 100, 120...
Lock in a groove at 120 BPM
BPM: 120
Use for guitar, piano, drums, or vocals.