40 BPM Metronome
The metronome below is set to 40 beats per minute. Press Start or the space bar.
40
BPMKeyboard: Space start/stop · Arrow keys ±1 BPM · T tap
About 40 BPM
- Beat length: 1.500 seconds (1500 ms) per beat.
- Tempo marking: Lento.
- Eighth notes: 80 per minute. Sixteenth notes: 160 per minute.
- Common uses: very slow practice, long tones and breathing exercises.
Practising at 40 BPM
Start a new piece well below this tempo and move up 4 to 5 BPM at a time once you can play it cleanly three times in a row.
Nearby tempos
Frequently asked questions
How many seconds is one beat at 40 BPM?
1.500 seconds, or 1500 milliseconds.
What tempo marking is 40 BPM?
Lento, using common metronome ranges. Markings vary between sources.