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How to Use This 72 BPM Metronome
This metronome is set to 72 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 72 BPM
72 BPM falls in the Adagio range - slow, calm, and close to the average resting heart rate. This natural connection gives music at 72 BPM a grounded, almost meditative quality. It's a tempo that rewards patience and expression, where every note has space to breathe and sustain.
Music at 72 BPM
72 BPM is a staple in slow R&B and neo-soul, where smooth grooves and expressive vocals take centre stage. It appears frequently in ambient and downtempo electronic music, film scores, and classical Adagio movements. Many contemporary worship songs and acoustic singer-songwriter tracks also settle at or near this tempo for its reflective, unhurried feel.