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Time & pulseA metronome the whole class can open
One URL for the class: common meters, accented downbeat, no accounts. Mixed-meter maps stay on iPhone.
One link on the board
Students open Safari or Chrome, set BPM, and play. No accounts, no “download the metronome app first.”
Common band-room meters — 2/4, 3/4, 4/4, 6/8 — with an accented downbeat so the bar is obvious.
A short practice block
Open /metronome. Drag the tempo wheel or use tap tempo. Pick a meter, start the click, and keep the tab visible while you play — mobile browsers often mute background tabs.
- Start under tempo; raise BPM only when the line is clean
- Use accented beat 1 to feel the bar
- Pair with the tuner for warm-up
- For mixed meters and click export, use iPhone Pro
This page vs iPhone
The web metronome is the fast path for a solid click. The iPhone app adds mixed-meter maps, per-bar repeats, click export, count-in, Live Activities, and the tuner plus journal in one loop.
FAQ
- Can a teacher assign a metronome without an app?
- Yes. Share practicecents.com/metronome. Students open the link on phone or laptop — no account required.
- Does the web metronome do 5/8 and mixed meters?
- Common practice meters are on the web metronome. Full mixed-meter maps and click export ship with Pro on iPhone.
- Why did the click stop when I switched apps?
- Keep the tab in front. Background tabs often lose audio. Use the iPhone app when you need the click to survive leaving Safari.
Ready to practice?
Open the free tool in your browser — no download, no account.
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