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Simple Metronome

Just the beat. No setup.

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

  1. 1Set the BPM (beats per minute).
  2. 2Press START to begin the click.
  3. 3Press STOP to stop the click.
  4. 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.

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