What is this tool?

Just tap along with a song and this tool calculates its BPM (tempo) automatically. You can then open the metronome at that exact BPM.

When it helps

• Find a song's tempo

  Measure the BPM of any track you want to transcribe or play along with — no stopwatch needed.

• Set tempo before practicing

  Tap along to the original recording, then launch the metronome at that tempo and start practicing.

• Lock in a band tempo

  Agree on a tempo with your bandmates based on how the song actually feels, right on the spot.

How to use

1. 1 Tap the big circle in the middle — or press the spacebar — in time with the music
2. 2 After 3–4 taps the BPM appears
3. 3 Use − / + in the dock to fine-tune the value
4. 4 Tap Open Metronome to jump straight into practice at that BPM

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Lessons that use this tool

The sections of the systematic curriculum where this actually comes up.

• Notation and the Measure of Sound Note Values and Rests

Related Articles

• What Is BPM? Understanding Tempo in Music
• How to Use Tap Tempo — Measuring a Song's BPM Quickly