100 BPM Metronome

A round, moderate number that works as a reference point for almost anything.

100 beats per minute 1.67 beats per second Marked Andante

Is 100 BPM fast or slow?

Moderate. 100 BPM is the middle of the usable range — quick enough for most songs, slow enough for most practice.

What 100 BPM is used for

• Pop and folk A very common tempo range for songs built around a vocal.
• Halfway checkpoints Convenient arithmetic when your target is 200 and you are working up in stages.
• General practice A sensible default when you do not have a specific tempo in mind.

How to practise at 100 BPM

• Use it as a midpoint If the target is 140, spend real time at 100 before attempting the jump.
• Change the meter, not the tempo Play the same passage in 4/4, then 3/4, then 6/8 at 100. Where it breaks is what needs work.

Nearby tempos

The metronome above is already set to 100. If you need a different speed, these are the closest:

• 70 Adagio
• 80 Andante
• 90 Andante
• 110 Moderato
• 120 Allegro
• 130 Allegro

Not on the list? Open the full metronome and set anything from 20 to 400 BPM, or tap the tempo if you know how it should feel but not what number it is. The tempo guide covers what the markings mean.