140 BPM Metronome

An energetic tempo where technique starts to be tested rather than merely exercised.

140 beats per minute 2.33 beats per second Marked Allegro

Is 140 BPM fast or slow?

Fast. 140 BPM is roughly a light jog — quick enough that any unevenness in your playing becomes obvious.

What 140 BPM is used for

• Rock and upbeat pop A common tempo for music that needs to feel urgent.
• Electronic music A familiar range across several dance styles.
• Endurance work Fast enough that stamina, not just accuracy, becomes part of the exercise.

How to practise at 140 BPM

• Half-time first Play at 70 with the passage in double time. The notes move at 140 while the pulse stays manageable.
• Keep the downbeat visible The amber bar tells you where the bar starts when the click becomes too dense to count.

Nearby tempos

The metronome above is already set to 140. If you need a different speed, these are the closest:

• 110 Moderato
• 120 Allegro
• 130 Allegro
• 150 Allegro
• 160 Vivace
• 170 Vivace

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.