Capture cleanly
Pointer-down and keyboard timing exclude button-release delay. A long pause begins a new reading automatically.
Free · private · works offline
Tap the tempo. Save the set.
Find a song’s BPM with your keyboard or phone, save it to a local setlist, then run a clear count-in or metronome onstage—even offline.
- No account
- No audio upload
- Your sets stay here
One fast workflow
- 01 Tap along
- 02 Save the BPM
- 03 Run the set
Tap tempo
Find the pulse, not false precision.
Preparing offline mode
BPMWaiting
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Tap twice for a first reading
Warming upKeep tapping
BPM-synced timing
From pulse to pedal or plugin.
TempoTally set sheet
My set
Local setlist
The next tempo is already waiting.
Keep only what you need between songs. Everything is stored in this browser until you export or remove it.
Your first song starts with a tap.
Measure a tempo above or enter a BPM manually, then save it here.
Transparent method
A steadier answer, with the uncertainty left visible.
TempoTally measures the space between your taps. It filters a clearly mistimed interval, favors the most recent clean taps, and tells you when the rhythm is still settling.
BPM60,000 ÷ milliseconds between beats
Method reviewed July 24, 2026.
Reject the obvious miss
A rolling median and median absolute deviation keep one accidental tap from pulling the whole result away.
Show the interpretation
Half-time and double-time are musical choices. TempoTally shows both instead of pretending one number is always correct.
Built for the handoff
Measure in rehearsal. Glance onstage.
Working musicians
Save tonight’s BPM, key, count-in, and one essential cue without opening a band-management system.
Drummers and leaders
Run an accented click, count-in only, or silent visual pulse with the next song already visible.
Guitarists and producers
Copy quarter, eighth, dotted-eighth, and triplet timing directly into a pedal or plugin.
Teachers and rehearsals
Print a clean tempo set sheet or export a portable file without asking anyone to create an account.
Straight answers
Tap tempo questions, without the mythology.
How many times should I tap?
A first estimate appears after two taps. Six to eight consistent taps give the stability meter enough evidence to be useful.
Why is my result half or double the expected BPM?
You may be tapping a half-time groove or a smaller subdivision. Both can be musically valid, so TempoTally keeps Half, Current, and Double visible.
Does TempoTally listen to the song?
No. It records only the timing of your taps. It does not request microphone access, upload audio, or identify songs.
Where is my setlist stored?
It stays in this browser’s local storage. Export a JSON backup if the set matters, because clearing browser data can remove local sets.
Will it work without internet?
After the first complete visit, supported browsers cache the app for offline use. Installing it to your home screen makes repeat access easier.
Is the metronome sample-accurate?
The click uses the browser’s Web Audio clock and schedules slightly ahead to avoid ordinary interface-timer jitter. We do not claim hardware or studio-clock certification.
Ready when the room is
One tap target. One useful set.
No account, no song database, and no setup between you and the next count-in.