# Metronome

> A professional metronome that's extremely precise and reliable. Set tempo, beats, and subdivisions - it keeps playing in the background and supports Live Activity controls.

Source: https://guitarwiz.app/metronome

Guitar Wiz includes a professional metronome that is extremely precise and reliable. Set the tempo, beats, and subdivisions for your practice session, and start playing.

## Background Playback

The metronome keeps playing even when the app is not in the foreground. Switch to another app, lock your screen, or check your chord library - the click keeps going without interruption.

## Live Activity & Widget Control

Control your metronome using the Metronome Live Activity right from your lock screen or Dynamic Island. Start, stop, and adjust tempo without opening the app.

## Tempo, Beats & Subdivisions

Dial in the exact tempo you need. Set the number of beats per bar and choose subdivisions (quarter notes, eighth notes, triplets, sixteenth notes) for any time signature.

## Tap Tempo

Not sure what tempo a song is? Tap along to the beat and the metronome calculates the BPM for you automatically.

## Save Presets

Save your current tempo and subdivision settings as a preset. Load them anytime - perfect for switching between songs or practice exercises quickly.

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## Related Articles

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