Tunary InstrumentsHow to use metronome
- Set BPM, beats per bar and the beat unit for your time signature.
- Choose a subdivision. Select eighth subdivisions with swing for a shuffled feel.
- Press Start and follow the accented first beat. Add a tempo increase every four bars for a practice ramp.
A little more about this tool
The metronome counts the beat unit you select. At 120 BPM with an eighth-note beat unit, it plays 120 eighth notes per minute. The first beat in each bar is accented, helping you keep your place in meters such as 5/4 or 7/8. Triplets divide each beat evenly into three clicks. Swing delays the second eighth subdivision. Changing controls stops playback so you can restart with a clear downbeat.
Will it keep playing with my screen locked?
Browser audio behaviour varies. Keep this page visible while practising; the tool stops when you leave the page or hide the tab.
Is it really free?
Yes. Use this tool without an account, subscription or download. Audio files and microphone input stay on your device. Browser format support varies; MP3 and WAV are good starting points.