TAP TEMPO · BPM FINDER
Tap Tempo: Find a Song's BPM by Tapping
Tap along with the pulse you hear, then use the resulting BPM as a starting point—not as a number you have to force onto every performance.
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- Find tempo without guessing
- Average several recent taps
- Continue in a 20–500 BPM metronome
Tap the main pulse, not every note
Choose the steady beat that makes you nod or move your foot, then tap at least four times with one finger. Ignore fills, pickup notes and subdivisions. A longer run of even taps makes the average less sensitive to one early or late touch; if the readout keeps moving, pause and start a fresh group.
- Use one consistent finger
- Tap 4–8 steady beats
- Restart after a missed beat
Check whether the tempo is doubled or halved
The same music can often be counted at 70 or 140 BPM. Test both interpretations with the metronome and keep the one that matches the musical phrase and useful subdivision. In GuitarTool, TAP sets the tempo directly, after which you can add meter, accents, subdivisions or a saved practice preset.
- Compare half-time and double-time
- Listen for the bar's first beat
- Save the useful result as a preset
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Tune first. Keep time. Find the next chord.
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Common questions
01How many taps are needed to find BPM?＋
Four taps can give a rough estimate; six to eight even taps are usually more stable.
02Why does tap tempo jump between two values?＋
One uneven tap can move a short average, and you may also be alternating between the main beat and a subdivision.
03Can I use TAP in GuitarTool?＋
Yes. TAP sets the metronome tempo, which you can then refine from 20 to 500 BPM.