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Free online Metronome for guitar tutors & learners

A precise, browser-based metronome with tap tempo, accented downbeats, five subdivisions (including triplets and sextuplets) and a fullscreen focus mode for live lessons. No login. No ads. Built by working guitar tutors.

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Bar 1
120 bpm

Moderato

Time signature

Subdivision

Space Play / pause ↑ ↓ Adjust BPM T Tap tempo

What is a metronome?

A metronome is a tool that produces a steady, audible pulse at a chosen tempo to help musicians keep time. This is a free browser-based metronome built for guitar practice and teaching, with Web Audio-accurate timing, tap tempo, accented downbeats, and configurable subdivisions and time signatures.

How to use

How to use the
metronome.

Six small steps. Use the same workflow whether you're warming up, working a difficult passage, or running a lesson.

  1. 01

    Set your tempo

    Drag the slider, use the + / − buttons, or hit the Tap Tempo button (or the T key) four times at the speed you want. BPM range is 40–240.

  2. 02

    Pick a time signature

    4/4 is standard rock and pop. 3/4 for waltzes. 6/8 for compound feels. 5/4 or 7/8 for odd-time material.

  3. 03

    Choose a subdivision

    Quarter notes for basic timekeeping. Eighths, triplets, sixteenths, and sextuplets when you want finer rhythmic feedback.

  4. 04

    Adjust the volume

    Use the cream-coloured slider on the right. Keep the click audible above your amp without overpowering the recording.

  5. 05

    Hit Start

    Click the orange button or press Space. Beat 1 is accented with a higher pitch so bar lines stay legible at speed.

  6. 06

    Enter Focus mode for live use

    Click the Focus button (or press F) to enter a distraction-free fullscreen view. Press Escape to exit. Great for lessons, gigs and recording sessions.

FAQ

Common
questions.

Things tutors and learners ask us about the metronome and how it's built.

What's the difference between a triplet and a sextuplet?

A triplet is three evenly-spaced notes inside a single beat (a 3:2 ratio against the underlying pulse). A sextuplet is six evenly-spaced notes inside the same beat — essentially two triplets back-to-back. Sextuplets are useful for shuffle rhythms, swung sixteenths, ornamentation in classical pieces, and fast metric modulation exercises.

Will this metronome drift over a long practice session?

No. Most browser-based metronomes use setTimeout, which drifts because JavaScript timers aren't precise enough for sub-millisecond audio scheduling. This metronome uses the Web Audio API's hardware-accurate clock with a lookahead scheduler — the same pattern used in professional digital audio workstations. Practise for an hour straight; it'll still be on time.

Can I use this metronome offline?

Once the page has loaded, the metronome runs entirely in your browser. You can lose your internet connection and it will keep ticking. Your last BPM, time signature, subdivision, and volume are stored in localStorage and restored on your next visit. The first load requires an internet connection to fetch the page.

Which time signatures and subdivisions are supported?

Six time signatures: 2/4, 3/4, 4/4, 5/4, 6/8, and 7/8. Five subdivisions: quarter, eighth, triplet, sixteenth, and sextuplet. The downbeat is always accented with a higher pitch, and the beat-dot row above the BPM display lights up in real time so you can see where you are in the bar.

Can I use this metronome during a live lesson or gig?

Yes — it's designed for it. Click Focus (or press F) for a fullscreen view that hides everything except the tool. The mic is not used, so it won't interfere with an audio interface or DAW running alongside. It auto-pauses when the tab is hidden, so it won't click in the background if you switch windows.

How do I use the tap tempo?

Tap the Tap Tempo button (or press the T key) at the speed you want. After two taps, the BPM updates to match. The metronome averages the intervals between the last five taps for stability. You don't need to stop the metronome to re-tap — the new tempo takes effect on the next beat.

Is this metronome really free?

Yes — completely free, no ads, no account required, no usage limits. Built and given away by myguitartutor, a community and SaaS for working guitar tutors.

Notes from the workshop

Built like a good piece of studio kit.

The click is a sine-wave pulse — clean enough to sit alongside an instrument without fighting it. The downbeat gets a slightly higher pitch and a touch more gain, so the bar lines stay legible even when the tempo gets quick.

Timing uses the Web Audio API's clock with a lookahead-scheduler pattern. In practice: no drift over long sessions, no missed clicks when the tab loses focus. Better than most apps you've paid for.

All settings stay in your browser. Nothing is sent anywhere. Close the tab and come back — your last tempo, time signature, and subdivision are still here.

Pro tip

"If a passage feels rushed, set the click to eighths and play on the offbeat. You'll find the pocket immediately."

— From the journal

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