Metronome 147 BPM (Molto Vivace) — Play and Practise Online

Use this free online metronome set to 147 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 147 BPM?

147 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 147 BPM

Need something to play along to? These well-known tracks are commonly cited at around 147 BPM. Tempos vary a little by recording.

•“Hey Jude” — The Beatles (1968)147 BPM · exact match
•“The Scientist” — Coldplay (2002)146 BPM · 1 slower
•“Physical” — Dua Lipa (2020)148 BPM · 1 faster

Practice tips for playing at 147 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 147 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 147 BPM means 588 notes per minute — that is 9.8 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 (74 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:

142 BPM 143 BPM 144 BPM 145 BPM 146 BPM 148 BPM 149 BPM 150 BPM 151 BPM 152 BPM

Why 147 BPM?

147 BPM is virtuoso territory. Few players can hold clarity and musicality at this speed — but those who do are something else.

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 147 BPM

What does 147 BPM mean?

147 BPM means 147 evenly spaced beats per minute — about 2.5 beats each second. In the classical markings that is Molto Vivace.

Why practise with a 147 BPM metronome?

Do not count every beat up here — feel two beats per click with the metronome at 74 BPM. Build up from there in small steps; double-time (294 BPM) is drill territory, not performance tempo.

How do I use the online metronome at 147 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 147 BPM metronome for running or meditation?

Yes. Beyond music, a 147 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.