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How to Use This 160 BPM Metronome
This metronome is set to 160 BPM by default. Press the Start button or hit Space to begin. You can adjust the tempo using the dial, the +/− buttons, or by typing a value directly. Use Tap Tempo to match a song's beat, and customise the time signature, subdivision, and sound to suit your needs.
About 160 BPM
160 BPM sits at the upper end of the Allegro range - fast, driving, and intense. At this speed, music demands both precision and stamina from performers. Every beat arrives quickly, leaving little room for hesitation. This tempo pushes musicians to develop the kind of automatic, muscle-memory-driven technique that separates intermediate players from advanced ones.
Music at 160 BPM
Punk rock and hardcore punk live at 160 BPM - it's the tempo of raw energy and urgency. Fast jazz swing, bluegrass, and Irish folk music also thrive at this speed, where nimble fingers and tight ensemble playing are essential. In electronic music, drum & bass (at half-time) and hard trance occupy this tempo range. Many thrash metal riffs and speed metal passages also sit around 160 BPM.