Metronome 80 BPM (Andante) — Play and Practise Online

Use this free online metronome set to 80 beats per minute — Andante 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 80 BPM?

80 BPM corresponds to Andante in the classical tempo markings.

At a walking pace, flowing naturally. The base tempo for a great many pedagogical exercises and popular songs.

Popular songs at 80 BPM

Need something to play along to? These well-known tracks are commonly cited at around 80 BPM. Tempos vary a little by recording.

•“Adagio for Strings” — Samuel Barber (1936)80 BPM · exact match
•“Radioactive” — Imagine Dragons (2012)80 BPM · exact match
•“Hey Ya” — OutKast (2003)80 BPM · exact match

Practice tips for playing at 80 BPM

Andante is the tempo where most metronome work happens, so it is worth getting comfortable. Here, practise single notes with full value first — many players rush them by a small amount and never notice until they record it. Then add eighths and sixteenths. Keep the pulse in your body: if you can tap it while reading, your internal clock is calibrated.

Warm-up exercises

Start with single quarter notes on one note, focusing on even spacing and consistent dynamics.At 80 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 80 BPM means 320 notes per minute — that is 5.3 notes per second.That is very manageable — use it to develop absolute precision and evenness between the hands.

Tip: start at half speed (40 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:

75 BPM 76 BPM 77 BPM 78 BPM 79 BPM 81 BPM 82 BPM 83 BPM 84 BPM 85 BPM

Why 80 BPM?

80 BPM is a resting adult heart rate, which is why it sounds so organic in pop songs and ballads. It is the base tempo for most love songs and acoustic ballads.

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 80 BPM

What does 80 BPM mean?

80 BPM means 80 evenly spaced beats per minute — about 1.3 beats each second. In the classical markings that is Andante.

Why practise with a 80 BPM metronome?

Set the click to quarter notes and play exactly on it; halve the click to 40 BPM when you want to test whether your inner pulse holds without help. Double-time (160 BPM) is where this tempo lives for fast subdivision work.

How do I use the online metronome at 80 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 80 BPM metronome for running or meditation?

Yes. Beyond music, a 80 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.