How does tap tempo work?

Tap the button (or press Space) in time with the beat of a song. The tool calculates the average interval between your taps and converts it to BPM. More taps = better accuracy.

How many taps do I need for accurate BPM?

At least 2 taps are needed to get a reading, but 8+ taps give much better accuracy. The tool uses median interval calculation to filter out any mistimed taps.

Can I use the keyboard?

Yes! Press the Space bar to tap — this is often more accurate than clicking since you can keep your eyes on the music.

What is half time and double time?

Half time is your BPM divided by 2 — useful if you tapped to every other beat. Double time is your BPM multiplied by 2 — useful if you tapped to every half-beat.

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Tap the button or press Space to the beat — instantly calculate the BPM of any song. Perfect for live DJ sets and music practice.

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Tap Tempo

Tap the button or press Space to the beat

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BPM

Tap to the beat

Tap along to the kick drum for best accuracy

Use Space bar for hands-free tapping

Tap resets automatically after 3s of silence

How to Use Tap Tempo

1.
Play the song you want to find the BPM of.
2.
Tap the TAP button (or press Space) in time with the beat — ideally the kick drum.
3.
After 4–8 taps, the BPM will stabilize. Keep tapping for higher accuracy.
4.
Use the Half Time / Double Time values if the detected BPM seems off by a factor of 2.

Tap Tempo vs Audio Analysis

Tap Tempo

Works with live music
No file needed
Instant result
Great for live DJ sets

Audio Analysis

Fully automatic
Works on any file
Confidence score
Detects complex rhythms

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