120 BPM metronome
Use this free 120 BPM metronome for a lively pace. At 120 BPM you hear two clicks each second.
The tempo name is Allegro. Allegro starts at 120 BPM.
120
BPM
Allegro
Keys: Space starts and stops. Up and Down change the tempo. Shift makes the step 10. T taps.
Stopped at 120 BPM, Allegro.
How to use it
- The metronome opens at 120 BPM. Press Start to hear the clicks.
- Choose a time signature. Beat 1 has a higher click.
- Choose a subdivision to add softer clicks between the beats.
- Change the tempo with the slider, the plus and minus buttons, or the arrow keys.
Music at 120 BPM
Many pop, dance and march tunes sit near 120 BPM.
It is a common tempo for songs in 4/4. A bar lasts 2 seconds.
Practice ideas for 120 BPM
Count in 2 beats at a time, and not in 4. It is easier at this speed.
Choose Triplets to practice three notes for each beat.
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Plan your study time with the Pomodoro timer. Practice your speed and accuracy with the typing test. Both tools are free and run in your browser.
Questions
How many clicks do I hear at 120 BPM?
You hear 2 clicks each second. In one minute you hear 120.
What is the tempo name of 120 BPM?
Allegro starts at 120 BPM. The Italian word means lively.
Can I use 120 BPM in 3/4?
Yes. Choose 3/4 in the time signature. Beat 1 of each bar gets the higher click.