Metronome 74 BPM (Adagietto) — Play and Practise Online

Use this free online metronome set to 74 beats per minute — Adagietto 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 74 BPM?

74 BPM corresponds to Adagietto in the classical tempo markings.

Slightly faster than Adagio while keeping a gentle, cantabile character. Common in chamber movements and film scores.

Popular songs at 74 BPM

Need something to play along to? These well-known tracks are commonly cited at around 74 BPM. Tempos vary a little by recording.

•“Spiegel im Spiegel” — Arvo Pärt (1978)73 BPM · 1 slower
•“Karma Police” — Radiohead (1997)75 BPM · 1 faster
•“Hotel California” — Eagles (1976)75 BPM · 1 faster

Practice tips for playing at 74 BPM

Practise here and focus on connected articulation — the bow, the breath or the pedal should carry between notes, not gaps. Because Adagietto is close to the edge of where slow practice stops being useful, use it as a stepping stone: sit here until the passage is secure, then move to Andante.

Warm-up exercises

Start with single quarter notes on one note, focusing on even spacing and consistent dynamics.At 74 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 74 BPM means 296 notes per minute — that is 4.9 notes per second.That is very manageable — use it to develop absolute precision and evenness between the hands.

Tip: start at half speed (37 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:

69 BPM 70 BPM 71 BPM 72 BPM 73 BPM 75 BPM 76 BPM 77 BPM 78 BPM 79 BPM

Why 74 BPM?

Between Largo and Andante, 74 BPM offers the right balance of space and movement. It suits building musicianship and expression without rushing.

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 74 BPM

What does 74 BPM mean?

74 BPM means 74 evenly spaced beats per minute — about 1.2 beats each second. In the classical markings that is Adagietto.

Why practise with a 74 BPM metronome?

Set the click to quarter notes and play exactly on it; halve the click to 37 BPM when you want to test whether your inner pulse holds without help. Double-time (148 BPM) is where this tempo lives for fast subdivision work.

How do I use the online metronome at 74 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 74 BPM metronome for running or meditation?

Yes. Beyond music, a 74 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.