Metronome 188 BPM (Prestissimo) — Play and Practise Online

Use this free online metronome set to 188 beats per minute — Prestissimo 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 188 BPM?

188 BPM corresponds to Prestissimo in the classical tempo markings.

As fast as it goes. Extremely virtuosic, and common in concert pieces and improvised cadenzas.

Popular songs at 188 BPM

Need something to play along to? These well-known tracks are commonly cited at around 188 BPM. Tempos vary a little by recording.

•“Back in Black” — AC/DC (1980)188 BPM · exact match
•“Kickstart My Heart” — Mötley Crüe (1989)178 BPM · 10 slower
•“Through the Fire and Flames” — DragonForce (2005)200 BPM · 12 faster

Practice tips for playing at 188 BPM

Prestissimo is not a practice tempo — it is a finishing tempo. Get there by building through the whole range in order and letting the metronome trainer carry you the last stretch. Practise the passages leading up to it so you can play them without thinking about the tempo change. Much of what gets called Prestissimo is actually played at the bottom of the range, and nothing improves accuracy faster than not exceeding it.

Warm-up exercises

Start with single quarter notes on one note, focusing on even spacing and consistent dynamics.At 188 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 188 BPM means 752 notes per minute — that is 12.5 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 (94 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:

183 BPM 184 BPM 185 BPM 186 BPM 187 BPM 189 BPM 190 BPM 191 BPM 192 BPM 193 BPM

Why 188 BPM?

188 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 188 BPM

What does 188 BPM mean?

188 BPM means 188 evenly spaced beats per minute — about 3.1 beats each second. In the classical markings that is Prestissimo.

Why practise with a 188 BPM metronome?

Do not count every beat up here — feel two beats per click with the metronome at 94 BPM. Build up from there in small steps; double-time (376 BPM) is drill territory, not performance tempo.

How do I use the online metronome at 188 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 188 BPM metronome for running or meditation?

Yes. Beyond music, a 188 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.