100 BPM Metronome
Practice at 100 beats per minute - a moderate tempo that's perfect for developing musicality and technique.
100
BPM (Beats Per Minute)
About 100 BPM
What is 100 BPM?
100 BPM (beats per minute) is a comfortable moderate tempo. It's the sweet spot between slow practice and performance speed.
Why Practice at 100 BPM?
100 BPM is versatile and widely used:
- Pop Music - Many hit songs are around 100 BPM
- Folk Songs - Traditional songs often use this tempo
- Warm-Up Exercises - Ideal speed for scales and arpeggios
- Intermediate Level - Challenging but manageable for most players
Songs at 100 BPM
Pop Hits: Many chart-topping songs use 100 BPM
Country: Common tempo for country ballads
Hip-Hop: Mid-tempo hip-hop beats
How to Practice at 100 BPM
- Great Starting Point: Use this for new intermediate-level material.
- Build Speed: Step up to 100 from 80 when ready.
- Add Expression: This tempo allows for musical phrasing.
- Progress to 120: Move up when this feels comfortable.
Try Other Tempos
Looking for a different tempo? Try these popular BPM settings:
Or use our full metronome to set any tempo from 40-240 BPM.