Start slower than you think
Pick a tempo where you can play the passage cleanly every time, and only then move up.
Free online metronome
A precise metronome in your browser, with time signatures, subdivisions and tempo that can change on its own. No account, no download.
How to use it
Set the starting tempo with the + and − buttons, by typing a number, or by tapping along.
Choose a time signature and, if you like, a subdivision.
Press Start. A 3-2-1 count-in plays before the first beat.
Make the tempo change by itself
Pratnome can raise or lower the tempo automatically after a number of bars — for example +10 BPM every four bars. That is what makes it more than a plain metronome.
Time signatures, subdivisions and accents
Choose 2/4, 3/4, 4/4, 6/8, 9/8, 12/8 or a custom signature. Divide each beat into eighths, triplets or sixteenths, add swing to eighths and sixteenths, and set every beat to strong, normal, soft or mute.
Practicing with a metronome
Raise the tempo in small steps
Small, regular increases build speed without letting mistakes creep in. Five to ten BPM at a time is a common choice.
Listen between the clicks
The aim is to land with the pulse, not on top of it. Subdivisions help you hear where the in-between notes fall.
Use silence to test your time
Drop the click for a few bars and see whether you are still together with it when it returns.
Questions
Is this metronome free?
Yes. It is free and supported by ads, with no account.
Does it work offline?
Yes. Once the app has been opened, it can start and play without a connection.
How do I tap in a tempo?
Tap the round tap area, or press the T key on a computer. Pratnome reads the tempo from the time between your taps.
What tempo range does it cover?
From 20 to 400 BPM.