Questions
How fast is 89 BPM?
89 BPM means 89 beats every minute, so one beat lasts about 674 milliseconds. In 4/4 time a full bar takes about 2.7 seconds. A relaxed walking pace. Comfortable for learning a new passage without rushing.
What tempo marking is 89 BPM?
89 BPM falls in the Andante range (at a walking pace). Tempo marking ranges vary slightly between sources, so treat this as approximate.
How do I practise a piece at 89 BPM?
Start at roughly half speed (around 45 BPM) until the passage is accurate, then raise the tempo about 5 BPM at a time. Only move up when you can play it cleanly twice in a row.
Is this metronome free?
Yes. It runs in your browser with no sign-up and no download, and you can change the sound and time signature.
Tempo marking ranges are approximate and vary between editions and traditions.
Timings are exact arithmetic from the beats-per-minute value.