Tap Tempo
Hear a rhythm? Tap along. Find its tempo in seconds.
Tap a steady rhythm to begin.
After a 2.5-second pause, the next tap starts a new measurement. Your last result stays visible.
Make the most of your practice.
- Listen for the steady pulse of the music, rather than every note in the melody.
- Tap the button or press Space at least twice. Four to eight steady taps usually give a more useful estimate.
- Choose Use in Metronome to practice at that tempo. Pause for more than 2.5 seconds to start a new measurement.
A few helpful answers.
How is the tempo calculated?
The calculator averages the intervals between up to nine recent taps. It ignores very fast duplicate taps and intervals more than 30% away from the median, helping reduce the effect of a missed or uneven tap.
Why does the BPM change as I tap?
Human timing varies slightly. Keep tapping evenly and the average will settle. Tapping half or twice the song’s pulse will produce half or twice its tempo.
Can I use my keyboard?
Yes. Press Space when focus is on the page, or focus the TAP button and use Space or Enter. Global shortcuts do not override links, form fields, or other buttons.
Does it listen to my microphone?
No. This tool only measures the time between your taps. It does not access your microphone or upload audio.