4/4 Metronome
4/4 time signature
Practice common time with this free 4/4 metronome. Set your BPM, count four quarter-note beats, and choose straight or 2 + 2 grouping.
How to use the 4/4 metronome
Use four quarter-note pulses per measure for common time. The 2 + 2 grouping adds a secondary accent on beat three; Straight keeps only the downbeat accent.
Counting 4/4
Count 1, 2, 3, 4 at an even pace. Select 2 + 2 to hear the bar as two paired beats, or Straight for one emphasized downbeat.
How to count this time signature
At the default 120 BPM, each written unit gets one click every 0.5 seconds. The grouping marks larger pulses without removing the smaller clicks.
Grouping options
| Grouping | Count | Accent when enabled |
|---|---|---|
| 2 + 2 | 1 2 | 3 4 | Beat 1 strongest; beat 3 lighter |
| Straight | 1 2 3 4 | Beat 1 strongest |
