100 BPM is a moderate, easygoing tempo, about the pace of a brisk walk: fast enough for pop, rock, funk and many hip-hop grooves, slow enough to keep every note under control. It is also a natural target after slow practice, the point where an exercise starts to sound like the real thing.
This page opens the online metronome at 100 BPM, with steady timing from the audio clock, an accent on beat one and optional eighth notes, triplets or sixteenths.
How to use it
- Press Play or the space bar to start at 100 BPM.
- Pick a meter or a number of beats per bar; the accented first beat keeps you from losing the downbeat.
- Use −5 and +5 to try 95 or 105, or −1 and +1 for finer steps.
- Switch the sound to Woodblock or Beep if the click gets lost under your instrument.
A 100 BPM click for CPR training
Many people look for a 100 BPM click because CPR guidelines from the American Heart Association and the European Resuscitation Council call for chest compressions at 100 to 120 per minute. A metronome can help you feel that pace while training on a manikin, but it is no substitute for a certified course. In a real emergency, call your local emergency number first and follow the dispatcher's instructions.
Tips
- At 100 BPM, eighth notes (subdivision 2) give 200 even clicks per minute for strumming practice.
- Practice with the accent off sometimes, so you feel the pulse without help.
- Drummers: try the same groove at 96, 100 and 104 to get comfortable with small tempo changes.
Frequently asked questions
How fast is 100 BPM?
Each beat lasts 0.6 seconds, a little under two beats per second. It is a moderate tempo.
What tempo marking is 100 BPM?
It falls between andante and moderato, depending on the source; this metronome labels it andante.
Is 100 BPM the right pace for CPR?
It is the lower end of the 100 to 120 compressions per minute that guidelines recommend. Learn the technique in a certified course.
How do I count eighth notes at 100 BPM?
Set the subdivision to 2: you hear two clicks per beat and can count 1-and-2-and.
Can I use it for band rehearsal?
Yes. Connect the phone or laptop to a speaker, choose the Beep sound and raise the volume.