Metronome speed trainer
Let the metronome speed up for you. Set a start tempo, a target and a step — the click climbs automatically while you keep playing. Preset: 80 to 120 BPM, +4 BPM every 4 bars.
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Speed trainer
Practice timer
How the speed trainer works
The speed trainer is a ramp: it starts at your start tempo, adds a fixed number of BPM after every few bars, and stops climbing at the target. With the default settings (80 → 120 BPM, +4 every 4 bars) it reaches the target after 40 bars — roughly a minute and a half of playing. Each tempo change happens exactly on a bar line, so the click never stumbles mid-bar.
Gradual tempo increases are one of the most reliable ways to build speed on any instrument, because they let your hands adapt to each small step while staying relaxed. Read how to build speed with a metronome for a complete routine.
How to use the speed trainer
- Find your current tempo. Set the metronome to the fastest tempo at which you can play the passage cleanly and relaxed. That is your start BPM.
- Set the target. Enter the tempo you want to reach as the target BPM — often the tempo printed in the score or the song tempo.
- Choose the step. Add 2–5 BPM every 4–8 bars. Smaller steps over more bars give a gentler climb.
- Play through the ramp. Start the metronome and keep playing as it speeds up. If it falls apart, stop and lower the target; turn on Loop to repeat the climb.
Suggested settings
| Goal | Start | Add | Every |
|---|---|---|---|
| Learning a new piece | 60% of target | +2 BPM | every 8 bars |
| Scales and arpeggios | 70% of target | +4 BPM | every 4 bars |
| Guitar picking / drum rudiments | 70–80% of target | +5 BPM | every 4 bars |
| Endurance at final tempo | 90% of target | +2 BPM | every 16 bars |
Combine it with other settings
- Subdivisions: turn on sixteenths to hear exactly where every fast note should land.
- Silent bars: add one silent bar after every three to check that you are not leaning on the click.
- Practice timer: limit fast practice to 5–10 minutes to avoid tension and fatigue.
FAQ
What is a metronome speed trainer?
A speed trainer is a metronome mode that increases the tempo automatically — for example by 4 BPM every 4 bars — so you can build speed gradually without stopping to change settings.
How much should I increase the tempo?
For most technique work, 2–5 BPM at a time is enough. Increase only after you can play the passage cleanly several times in a row at the current tempo.
Can the speed trainer slow down instead?
Yes. Set a target lower than the start tempo and the metronome slows down step by step — useful for practising control and ritardando.
What happens when the target is reached?
The metronome stays at the target tempo. Turn on "Loop back to the start" to restart the ramp from the start tempo after a few bars at the target.