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Tap Tempo & Metronome
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Tap along to measure BPM, use genre presets, copy the tempo, or turn the metronome click on and off.
About Tap Tempo & Metronome
Tap a beat to estimate its tempo, hear a metronome click, and compare the BPM with electronic genres and related styles.
Features
- Tap tempo detection with automatic BPM calculation
- Spacebar and touchscreen tapping support
- Built-in audible metronome using Web Audio API
- Genre tempo presets covering 75 musical styles
- Automatic highlighting of matching genre BPM ranges
- Dynamic sorting that places matching genres first
- One-click BPM copying
- Metronome audio on/off control
- Tempo reset and automatic tap-history clearing
- Responsive interface for desktop and mobile devices
How to Use
- Open the tool and locate the BPM display.
- Tap the TAP HERE button or press the spacebar repeatedly in time with the music.
- Continue tapping steadily to improve the estimated BPM.
- Check the highlighted genres to see which tempo ranges match the detected BPM.
- Select a genre preset to set its predefined BPM.
- Use the Click ON/OFF button to enable or disable the metronome sound.
- Click Copy BPM to copy the current tempo to your clipboard.
- Click Reset to restore the default tempo of 120 BPM.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tap Tempo & Metronome?
Tap Tempo & Metronome is a browser-based tool for measuring beats per minute by tapping a rhythm, playing a metronome click, and exploring genre tempo ranges.
Is Tap Tempo & Metronome free?
Yes. The tool is completely free to use in your browser without installation.
How do I find the BPM of a song?
Tap the button or press the spacebar repeatedly in time with the music. The tool calculates the average tempo from your taps.
Can I use the metronome without tapping?
Yes. The metronome runs at the displayed BPM, and you can change its tempo by selecting a genre preset.
How accurate is the BPM calculation?
Accuracy depends on how consistently you tap along with the beat. Several evenly spaced taps generally provide a more reliable estimate.
What are genre BPM ranges?
Genre BPM ranges represent typical tempo intervals associated with different musical styles. They are guidelines rather than strict rules.
Why are multiple genres highlighted?
Musical genres often share overlapping tempo ranges. The tool highlights every genre whose typical BPM range includes the current tempo.
Can I copy the calculated BPM?
Yes. Use the Copy BPM button to copy the current tempo to your clipboard.
Does the tool require installation?
No. It works directly in a modern web browser with JavaScript enabled.
Browser Requirements
Modern browser with JavaScript and Web Audio API support. Clipboard functionality may require HTTPS or localhost.