60 BPM Metronome
Practice at 60 beats per minute - a slow, steady tempo perfect for learning and mastering technique.
60
BPM (Beats Per Minute)
About 60 BPM
What is 60 BPM?
60 BPM (beats per minute) means 60 beats occur in one minute, or exactly 1 beat per second. This is a slow tempo classified as "Larghetto" in classical music terminology.
Why Practice at 60 BPM?
60 BPM is the perfect starting tempo for:
- Absolute Beginners - Easy to count and follow along
- Learning New Pieces - Slow enough to focus on accuracy
- Technical Exercises - Build proper technique without rushing
- Sight Reading - Process new music at a comfortable pace
Songs at 60 BPM
Ballads: Many slow, emotional songs use 60 BPM
Classical: Slow movements in sonatas and concertos
Practice: Perfect tempo for scale practice and finger exercises
How to Practice at 60 BPM
- Start Here: This is often the best starting tempo for beginners.
- Perfect Each Note: At 60 BPM, you have time to focus on quality over speed.
- Use a Metronome Regularly: Build internal timing by practicing with this tempo daily.
- Gradually Increase: Move to 70, 80, then higher tempos as you master the piece.
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.