Metronome · 40–220 BPM

All tempos.

181 tempos, one page each, from Largo to Prestissimo.

Pick a number: the page opens the metronome on it, with every note length in milliseconds, the subdivisions and the neighbors. The groups follow the tempo markings printed in sheet music.

one tempo
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among the most played

Largo

40–60 BPM · 21 tempos

Slow and spacious. At 60 BPM there is one beat per second; below that, counting eighths inside the pulse keeps the gaps between clicks steady. Good for slow scales and for hearing every note through.

Adagio

61–76 BPM · 16 tempos

Slow and expressive. Slow movements and soulful ballads live here: the pulse is clear, with room left for phrasing.

Andante

77–108 BPM · 32 tempos

A walking pace, the middle of the chart. Ballads, folk and downtempo; also where you often start learning a new piece, before the tempo creeps up.

Moderato

109–119 BPM · 11 tempos

Moderate and comfortable, the narrowest range: eleven tempos between a walk and Allegro. Common in pop, rock and hip-hop.

Allegro

120–168 BPM · 49 tempos

Fast and bright. It starts at 120, one of the most searched tempos; pop, rock, house and much dance music.

Presto

169–200 BPM · 32 tempos

Very fast. Punk, drum and bass and fast electronic music. To get here, lock the part in at half time first, 85 to 100 BPM.

Prestissimo

201–220 BPM · 20 tempos

As fast as the music will bear: speed metal and the most intense electronic genres. At half time the same part sits between 101 and 110 BPM.

Where the names come from

Read the guideTempo Markings: BPM Ranges from Largo to Presto

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