Metronome 119 BPM (Allegro) — Play and Practise Online
Use this free online metronome set to 119 beats per minute — Allegro 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 119 BPM?
119 BPM corresponds to Allegro in the classical tempo markings.
Cheerful and energetic. The most iconic tempo in Western music — found everywhere, from Mozart symphonies to modern rock hits.
Popular songs at 119 BPM
Need something to play along to? These well-known tracks are commonly cited at around 119 BPM. Tempos vary a little by recording.
- •“Watermelon Sugar” — Harry Styles (2019)119 BPM · exact match
- •“Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough” — Michael Jackson (1979)119 BPM · exact match
- •“Le Freak” — Chic (1978)118 BPM · 1 slower
Practice tips for playing at 119 BPM
Allegro is where most technique problems become obvious. Practise at this tempo with the metronome and work on subdivision — playing sixteenths evenly at speed is the single biggest separator between clean and messy fast playing. Slow everything down until it is boring, then bring it up in increments. If you rush, the usual culprit is anxiety about the next note rather than the note you are playing.
Warm-up exercises
Start with single quarter notes on one note, focusing on even spacing and consistent dynamics.At 119 BPM, keep your movements small and efficient. Tension is the enemy of speed.Add eighths and then sixteenths as you become comfortable.
Mastering sixteenths at this speed
Sixteenths at 119 BPM means 476 notes per minute — that is 7.9 notes per second.That calls for relaxed technique and efficient movement. Practise slowly and only raise the tempo when you can play it perfectly at the current speed.
Tip: start at half speed (60 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:
Why 119 BPM?
At 119 BPM you are in Allegro territory — the energy rises and the music comes alive. This is where guitar solos and drum passages really shine.
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.