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160 BPM Metronome

Practice at 160 beats per minute - a fast, energetic tempo for advanced players and speed development.

160
BPM (Beats Per Minute)

About 160 BPM

What is 160 BPM?

160 BPM (beats per minute) is a fast, driving tempo. At this speed, you're moving quickly - about a running pace.

Why Practice at 160 BPM?

160 BPM challenges your technique and builds speed:

  • Punk Rock - Many punk songs are played at 160+ BPM
  • Metal - Thrash and speed metal often use this tempo
  • Speed Development - Push your technical limits
  • Advanced Level - For experienced players working on speed

Songs at 160 BPM

Punk: Fast, aggressive punk rock
Metal: Thrash and speed metal tracks
Ska: Upbeat ska and reggae fusion

How to Practice at 160 BPM

  1. Build Gradually: Don't jump to 160 - work up from 120-140 first.
  2. Short Bursts: Practice in 1-2 minute sessions to avoid fatigue.
  3. Economy of Motion: Use minimal finger movement for efficiency.
  4. Stay Loose: Tension is the enemy at fast tempos.

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.