160 BPM Metronome
A free 160 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.
160 BPM sits in the Vivace range, a lively, brisk tempo, and is also the lower end of the tempo band most associated with drum and bass production.
Where 160 BPM shows up
Classically, Vivace calls for a lively, spirited feel, and 160 BPM delivers exactly that. In electronic music, drum and bass typically ranges from around 160 to 180 BPM, so 160 marks the calmer end of that genre's usual tempo range.
For instrumental practice, 160 BPM is fast enough to genuinely test finger independence and picking speed, making it a common target tempo for technical exercises once slower speeds feel solid.
Frequently asked questions
What tempo marking is 160 BPM?
160 BPM is Vivace, a lively, brisk tempo, faster than Allegro and just below the fastest Presto range.
Is 160 BPM used in drum and bass?
Yes, drum and bass tracks commonly sit between roughly 160 and 180 BPM, so 160 marks the slower end of that range.
Is 160 BPM good for technical practice?
It is a demanding but achievable target for testing speed on scales, picking patterns and fast fills once slower tempos are comfortable.