Metronome 94 BPM (Moderato) — Play and Practise Online

Use this free online metronome set to 94 beats per minute — Moderato 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 94 BPM?

94 BPM corresponds to Moderato in the classical tempo markings.

Moderate and balanced. The "safe" tempo for most pieces — neither slow enough to lose the groove nor fast enough to lose clarity.

Popular songs at 94 BPM

Need something to play along to? These well-known tracks are commonly cited at around 94 BPM. Tempos vary a little by recording.

•“Starboy” — The Weeknd (2016)93 BPM · 1 slower
•“What's Going On” — Marvin Gaye (1971)92 BPM · 2 slower
•“Africa” — Toto (1982)92 BPM · 2 slower

Practice tips for playing at 94 BPM

Moderato is the tempo to build endurance in. Practise here for scales, chord progressions and arpeggios with metronome accuracy across full value. Because nothing about this range is technically extreme, poor results here are almost always about rushing rather than difficulty — record yourself and check that the last note of each phrase lands on the beat.

Warm-up exercises

Start with single quarter notes on one note, focusing on even spacing and consistent dynamics.At 94 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 94 BPM means 376 notes per minute — that is 6.3 notes per second.That is very manageable — use it to develop absolute precision and evenness between the hands.

Tip: start at half speed (47 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:

89 BPM 90 BPM 91 BPM 92 BPM 93 BPM 95 BPM 96 BPM 97 BPM 98 BPM 99 BPM

Why 94 BPM?

In the 94 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 94 BPM

What does 94 BPM mean?

94 BPM means 94 evenly spaced beats per minute — about 1.6 beats each second. In the classical markings that is Moderato.

Why practise with a 94 BPM metronome?

Set the click to quarter notes and play exactly on it; halve the click to 47 BPM when you want to test whether your inner pulse holds without help. Double-time (188 BPM) is where this tempo lives for fast subdivision work.

How do I use the online metronome at 94 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 94 BPM metronome for running or meditation?

Yes. Beyond music, a 94 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.