Metronome 139 BPM (Molto Vivace) — Play and Practise Online

Use this free online metronome set to 139 beats per minute — Molto Vivace 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 139 BPM?

139 BPM corresponds to Molto Vivace in the classical tempo markings.

Very lively and passionate. A standout tempo in symphonic endings and the opera openings of Beethoven and Verdi.

Popular songs at 139 BPM

Need something to play along to? These well-known tracks are commonly cited at around 139 BPM. Tempos vary a little by recording.

•“Feel Good Inc.” — Gorillaz (2005)139 BPM · exact match
•“The Unforgiven” — Metallica (1991)139 BPM · exact match
•“Beat It” — Michael Jackson (1983)138 BPM · 1 slower

Practice tips for playing at 139 BPM

Here the goal is evenness, not speed. Practise with the metronome on eighth or sixteenth notes so you can hear any unevenness immediately. Build up in steps of five or ten BPM, never more, and give yourself time at each level. If your accuracy drops going up, you went too far — come back down and repeat the step. Use the speed trainer built into the metronome for exactly this.

Warm-up exercises

Start with single quarter notes on one note, focusing on even spacing and consistent dynamics.At 139 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 139 BPM means 556 notes per minute — that is 9.3 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 (70 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:

134 BPM 135 BPM 136 BPM 137 BPM 138 BPM 140 BPM 141 BPM 142 BPM 143 BPM 144 BPM

Why 139 BPM?

At 139 BPM technique becomes the deciding factor. Every note has to be precise and well articulated. Use this tempo to polish passages you already know at slower speeds.

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 139 BPM

What does 139 BPM mean?

139 BPM means 139 evenly spaced beats per minute — about 2.3 beats each second. In the classical markings that is Molto Vivace.

Why practise with a 139 BPM metronome?

Set the click to quarter notes and play exactly on it; halve the click to 70 BPM when you want to test whether your inner pulse holds without help. Double-time (278 BPM) is where this tempo lives for fast subdivision work.

How do I use the online metronome at 139 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 139 BPM metronome for running or meditation?

Yes. Beyond music, a 139 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.