5/8 Metronome
5/8 time signature
Practice the uneven 5/8 time signature with common 3 + 2 or 2 + 3 groupings. Set your BPM and hear clear group accents with this free metronome.
How to use the 5/8 metronome
Choose a grouping and practice five even eighth-note pulses per measure. The 3 + 2 and 2 + 3 options place the second group in different positions.
Counting 5/8
Count 1-2-3, 1-2 for 3 + 2, or 1-2, 1-2-3 for 2 + 3. Grouping accents help you feel the asymmetrical bar.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 3 + 2 | 1 2 3 | 4 5 | Beat 1 strongest; beat 4 lighter |
| 2 + 3 | 1 2 | 3 4 5 | Beat 1 strongest; beat 3 lighter |
