7/8 Metronome
7/8 time signature
Practice seven eighth-note pulses in 7/8 with common 2 + 2 + 3, 3 + 2 + 2, or 2 + 3 + 2 groupings using this free metronome.
How to use the 7/8 metronome
Choose a common grouping to organize seven even eighth-note pulses. The vertical beat markers show where each two- or three-pulse group begins.
Counting 7/8
Try 1-2, 3-4, 5-6-7 for 2 + 2 + 3. Other common feels are 3 + 2 + 2 and 2 + 3 + 2; group accents clarify the pattern.
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 + 3 | 1 2 | 3 4 | 5 6 7 | Beat 1 strongest; beat 3, 5 lighter |
| 3 + 2 + 2 | 1 2 3 | 4 5 | 6 7 | Beat 1 strongest; beat 4, 6 lighter |
| 2 + 3 + 2 | 1 2 | 3 4 5 | 6 7 | Beat 1 strongest; beat 3, 6 lighter |
