Andante tempo (76–108 BPM)

• 76–108BPM (approx.)
• 92metronome preset
• 652 msper beat at 92

What does Andante mean?

Andante means at a walking pace — moderately slow and flowing, roughly 76–108 BPM. It is faster than Adagio and slower than Moderato. The wide range reflects how differently people walk: the key is a natural, unhurried forward motion.

Origin: From andare ("to go, to walk").

How fast is Andante?

On most modern metronomes Andante covers roughly 76–108 BPM — that is a beat every 556–789 ms. The BPM refers to the beat of the time signature (a quarter note in 4/4, a dotted quarter in 6/8 when it is felt in two). Try a few tempos within the range: 76 BPM, 92 BPM, 108 BPM.

Famous examples

• Haydn, Symphony No. 94 "Surprise" — the 2nd movement Andante
• Mozart, Piano Concerto No. 21, K. 467 — the 2nd movement Andante

Practice tips for Andante

• Start near 80–90 BPM and adjust until the music "walks" naturally.
• Andantino is usually read as slightly faster than Andante, though older usage varies.
• Use eighth-note subdivisions to keep accompaniment figures even.

All tempo markings

Marking	Meaning	Approx. BPM
Larghissimo	as broadly as possible	20–24
Grave	grave, solemn, heavy	25–45
Largo	broad, wide	40–60
Lento	slow	45–60
Larghetto	rather broadly	60–66
Adagio	at ease, slowly	66–76
Andante	walking pace	76–108
Moderato	moderately	108–120
Allegretto	moderately fast, a little lively	112–120
Allegro	fast, lively, cheerful	120–156
Vivace	lively, vivacious	156–176
Presto	very fast, quickly	168–200
Prestissimo	as fast as possible	200+

Slower: Adagio · Faster: Moderato · Read the full tempo markings guide.

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