Question 1

What time signatures does it support?

Accepted Answer

2/4, 3/4, 4/4, 6/8, 7/8, 5/4, and 12/8. The first beat of each measure gets a higher-pitched accent click; subsequent beats get a normal click.

Question 2

How accurate is the timing?

Accepted Answer

Better than 1ms drift over a long practice session. The metronome uses the Web Audio API's sample-accurate scheduler (AudioContext.currentTime) rather than setInterval, so timing doesn't drift if the page tab is briefly throttled.

Question 3

What is tap tempo?

Accepted Answer

Click or tap the tempo button rhythmically and the metronome calculates the BPM from the average interval between your taps. Useful for matching the tempo of an existing recording.

Question 4

Can I practice silently?

Accepted Answer

Yes — the visual pulse on the page gives you a silent reference. Mute the audio (or your device speakers) and watch the flash. Useful when practising in shared spaces.

Question 5

What's the BPM range?

Accepted Answer

40 BPM (slow Largo) to 240 BPM (well past Prestissimo). Drag the slider, type a value, or tap the tempo button to set it.

Question 6

Why practise with a metronome?

Accepted Answer

Metronomes can help improve timing and memorization of music. Locking to a steady pulse trains your internal clock, exposes rushed or dragged passages, and reinforces muscle memory by repeating phrases at a consistent tempo — start slow, then nudge the BPM up as the part becomes reliable.

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