Metronome 87 BPM (Andantino) — Play and Practise Online

Use this free online metronome set to 87 beats per minute — Andantino 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 87 BPM?

87 BPM corresponds to Andantino in the classical tempo markings.

A little faster than Andante, with a graceful and light character. Works well for practising scales with phrasing.

Popular songs at 87 BPM

Need something to play along to? These well-known tracks are commonly cited at around 87 BPM. Tempos vary a little by recording.

•“No Surprises” — Radiohead (1997)87 BPM · exact match
•“Lose Yourself” — Eminem (2002)86 BPM · 1 slower
•“Yellow” — Coldplay (2005)86 BPM · 1 slower

Practice tips for playing at 87 BPM

Here the challenge changes from patience to lightness. Practise with an exaggerated staccato so the separation is obvious, then relax back toward a normal articulation. Keep the wrist loose — tension creeps in as players speed up. If you are working towards faster tempi, this is the first rung past Andante.

Warm-up exercises

Start with single quarter notes on one note, focusing on even spacing and consistent dynamics.At 87 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 87 BPM means 348 notes per minute — that is 5.8 notes per second.That is very manageable — use it to develop absolute precision and evenness between the hands.

Tip: start at half speed (44 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:

82 BPM 83 BPM 84 BPM 85 BPM 86 BPM 88 BPM 89 BPM 90 BPM 91 BPM 92 BPM

Why 87 BPM?

In the 87 BPM range, music starts to gain energy without losing clarity. Good ground for improvisation and instrumental creativity.

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 87 BPM

What does 87 BPM mean?

87 BPM means 87 evenly spaced beats per minute — about 1.4 beats each second. In the classical markings that is Andantino.

Why practise with a 87 BPM metronome?

Set the click to quarter notes and play exactly on it; halve the click to 44 BPM when you want to test whether your inner pulse holds without help. Double-time (174 BPM) is where this tempo lives for fast subdivision work.

How do I use the online metronome at 87 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 87 BPM metronome for running or meditation?

Yes. Beyond music, a 87 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.