140 BPM Metronome
A free 140 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.
140 BPM is a fast Allegro tempo strongly associated with trap and dubstep production, genres that are often written at 140 BPM but felt and played at a slower half-time feel.
Why 140 BPM is common in modern production
Trap and dubstep tracks are frequently programmed at 140 BPM, but because the dominant beat pattern lands on a half-time snare, the music often feels closer to 70 BPM to a listener. That makes 140 BPM a useful reference point for producers switching between full-time and half-time feels within the same project.
As a practice tempo, 140 BPM demands solid technique and clear timing, so it is worth building up through the 120 and 130 BPM range first if this feels fast for your current level.
Frequently asked questions
What genres use 140 BPM?
Trap and dubstep are commonly written at 140 BPM, often using a half-time feel that makes the music sound roughly half that speed.
What tempo marking is 140 BPM?
140 BPM is a fast Allegro tempo, noticeably quicker than the 120 to 130 BPM range used by most house and pop production.
Is 140 BPM hard to play at?
It requires solid technique and timing. If it feels too fast, build up gradually through 120 and 130 BPM before practicing at 140.