200 BPM Metronome
A free 200 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.
200 BPM is an extremely fast tempo bordering on Prestissimo, more than three beats per second, and is typically used for top-speed technical practice or the fastest passages in a piece rather than sustained playing.
Practicing at 200 BPM
At 200 BPM, more than three beats pass every second, a speed most players only sustain for short bursts even after significant practice. It is common as a stretch target: once a passage is completely solid at 180 or 190 BPM, testing it at 200 confirms there is headroom above the tempo you actually intend to perform at.
Because timing mistakes are almost impossible to correct in real time at this speed, focus on short, isolated phrases rather than attempting a full piece, and always warm up at a slower tempo first.
Frequently asked questions
What tempo marking is 200 BPM?
200 BPM borders on Prestissimo, an extremely fast tempo used sparingly, usually for short virtuosic passages rather than an entire piece.
How many beats per second is 200 BPM?
200 BPM is a little over three beats per second, among the fastest tempos most musicians will ever practice or perform at.
Should I practice a whole piece at 200 BPM?
Usually not. It works best as a stretch test on short, isolated phrases to confirm you have speed to spare above your actual performance tempo.