Metronome 100 BPM (Moderato) — Play and Practise Online

Use this free online metronome set to 100 beats per minute — Moderato to practise guitar, drums, piano, bass or any other instrument. Zero latency, precise timing and visual feedback to keep you on the beat.

Which tempo marking is 100 BPM?

100 BPM corresponds to Moderato in the classical tempo markings.

Moderate and balanced. The "safe" tempo for most pieces — neither slow enough to lose the groove nor fast enough to lose clarity.

Popular songs at 100 BPM

Need something to play along to? These well-known tracks are commonly cited at around 100 BPM. Tempos vary a little by recording.

•“Dancing Queen” — ABBA (1976)101 BPM · 1 faster
•“Sweet Home Alabama” — Lynyrd Skynyrd (1974)98 BPM · 2 slower
•“Anti-Hero” — Taylor Swift (2022)97 BPM · 3 slower

Practice tips for playing at 100 BPM

Moderato is the tempo to build endurance in. Practise here for scales, chord progressions and arpeggios with metronome accuracy across full value. Because nothing about this range is technically extreme, poor results here are almost always about rushing rather than difficulty — record yourself and check that the last note of each phrase lands on the beat.

Warm-up exercises

Start with single quarter notes on one note, focusing on even spacing and consistent dynamics.At 100 BPM you have plenty of room to exaggerate your movements — use that to build muscle memory.Add eighths and then sixteenths as you become comfortable.

Mastering sixteenths at this speed

Sixteenths at 100 BPM means 400 notes per minute — that is 6.7 notes per second.That is very manageable — use it to develop absolute precision and evenness between the hands.

Tip: start at half speed (50 BPM) and double the note values per bar until you can hit the target tempo accurately.

Explore similar tempi

Try the neighbouring tempos to broaden your rhythmic range:

95 BPM 96 BPM 97 BPM 98 BPM 99 BPM 101 BPM 102 BPM 103 BPM 104 BPM 105 BPM

Why 100 BPM?

100 BPM is the neutral tempo par excellence. Neither slow nor fast, it makes an ideal starting point for anyone beginning to practise with a metronome.

How to use the metronome online

•Click Play or press Space to start.
•Adjust the BPM with the slider or the keyboard shortcuts.
•Tap tempo — click "Tap" or press T to set the tempo by tapping the rhythm.
•Visual indicators — the dots blink in sync with the audio.

Questions about 100 BPM

What does 100 BPM mean?

100 BPM means 100 evenly spaced beats per minute — about 1.7 beats each second. In the classical markings that is Moderato.

Why practise with a 100 BPM metronome?

Set the click to quarter notes and play exactly on it; halve the click to 50 BPM when you want to test whether your inner pulse holds without help. Double-time (200 BPM) is where this tempo lives for fast subdivision work.

How do I use the online metronome at 100 BPM?

Click Play or press Space to start. Adjust the BPM with the slider or the keyboard shortcuts. Use tap tempo (the Tap button or the T key) to set the tempo by tapping the rhythm. The beat indicator dots blink in sync with the audio.

Can I use a 100 BPM metronome for running or meditation?

Yes. Beyond music, a 100 BPM metronome works as a cadence for running workouts, as a breathing aid for yoga and meditation, and as a tool for reading and speech.