Practicing with a metronome is the fastest way to fix rushing and dragging. The method: start at a tempo where you can play the passage perfectly — even if that feels embarrassingly slow — then raise it a few BPM at a time. Your muscles learn the correct timing instead of rehearsing mistakes.
Tap tempo is the quickest way to find your speed: tap along with the music and the metronome reads the BPM for you. Set the time signature so the first beat of each bar is accented, which makes odd meters like 3/4 or 6/8 much easier to feel.
Practice with a metronome in 3 steps
- Open the faymox Online Metronome.
- Set your BPM with the slider, type a number, or tap the tempo button along with the music you are learning.
- Choose a time signature and press start — the downbeat of each bar is accented so you always know where you are.
FAQ
What BPM should beginners start at?
Slow enough to play without mistakes — often 60–80 BPM for new pieces. Raise it by 4–5 BPM once a passage feels easy, not before.
What is tap tempo?
Tap the button in rhythm with any music and the metronome calculates the BPM from your taps. It is the fastest way to match the tempo of a song you are learning.
Does it work on mobile?
Yes — it runs in the browser with large touch-friendly controls, so it works on phones and tablets as well as desktops.