100 BPM Metronome
A free 100 BPM online metronome with accents, time signatures and tap tempo.
Timing is scheduled on the Web Audio clock, so the beat stays steady even while the page is busy. Tap the tempo button in time with a song to set the BPM by ear.
100 BPM is a clean, round number in the Moderato range, moderate speed, neither slow nor fast, and one of the most frequently searched specific metronome tempos.
Why 100 BPM is so widely used
A round number close to the centre of the Moderato range, 100 BPM is a natural default for exercises, warm-ups and mid-tempo songs across pop, rock and hip-hop. It is also close to the tempo used in CPR training and some medical timing guides, which is part of why it shows up in searches outside music too.
As a practice tool, 100 BPM is fast enough to feel musical while still being manageable for building accuracy in scales, arpeggios and rhythm exercises before pushing toward faster Allegro tempos.
Frequently asked questions
What tempo marking is 100 BPM?
100 BPM is Moderato, a moderate tempo that is neither slow nor fast, and it sits near the middle of that range.
Why is 100 BPM such a common reference tempo?
It is a clean round number that is easy to remember and count, sits comfortably in the Moderato range, and is close to tempos used across many genres and even outside music, such as CPR compression guides.
Is 100 BPM a good tempo for beginners?
It works well once basic technique is solid, since it is fast enough to feel like real playing while still slow enough to keep every note clean.